One of the SEC’s most anticipated freshman gets major injury update days before Texas A&M kicks off season
Texas A&M might not have needed Jerome Myles to be a superstar presence as a true freshman, but the potential of the five-star prospect breaking out was a huge positive for fans and head coach Mike Elko. Unfortunately, the Aggies won’t have the chance to find out. Myles will be absent from the field for […]
Texas A&M might not have needed Jerome Myles to be a superstar presence as a true freshman, but the potential of the five-star prospect breaking out was a huge positive for fans and head coach Mike Elko. Unfortunately, the Aggies won’t have the chance to find out.
Myles will be absent from the field for the entire 2025 season due to a lower-leg injury sustained during fall camp, according to head coach Mike Elko. The injury necessitated surgical intervention, ruling Myles out for the year.
Ranked as Utah’s top prospect and the No. 3 wide receiver in the 2025 class by 247Sports, Myles has faced adversity before. Last August, while playing for Corner Canyon High School, he suffered a torn ACL. Additionally, an injury early in his junior year limited his participation until the playoffs.
The 6-3, 215-pound true freshman was expected to be a dynamic X-receiver, bringing a unique blend of size and skill to the Aggies’ offense.
Here’s Cooper Petagna’s scouting report on Myles from 2024:
“Displays excellent athleticism primarily positioned at the X position. Explosive athlete and verified speedster with numerous strong sprint times. Operates more as a straight-line athlete as a route runner and run-after-catch threat. Demonstrates good initial foot and body quickness off the line of scrimmage and shows the ability to consistently create separation, both initially and at the top of the route. Explosive in and out of breaks and displays the ability to reach top-end speed quickly. Vertical playmaker who flashes outstanding playmaking ability at the catch point and as a runner with the ball in his hands. Should continue to develop as a short-to-intermediate route runner at the next level, too. Extremely young for the 2025 cycle with a July 2008 DOB. Has dealt with serious lower-extremity injuries as a junior. (ankle) and senior (knee) that ended his final two high school seasons early. Elite-level athlete who appears to be scratching the surface of his sky-high potential. Injury history is a significant concern, but when right, a bona fide top 32 prospect in the 2025 class.”
