Sidiq Cabaniss-Ali

Had a superb freshman season in an Aggies uniform after coming to Aggieland expecting to play along the offensive line … He brought a positive outlook for a defensive line unit that was decimated by injury … Developed into one of the best defensive linemen in the CAA and HBCU football, earning HBCU Freshman All-American honors from 247 Sports … Also showed off his academic prowess by making the All-CAA Academic Team with honors. Played in 12 games with 10 starts … Made 29 tackles, including 10 unassisted, three tackles for loss, and three sacks … He also broke up a pass and had a quarterback hurry … Stayed healthy throughout the season, making 10 consecutive starts starting on Sept. 13 against Hampton … Had four assisted tackles in A&T's 33-30 double overtime win over the Pirates … Posted five tackles and a sack in A&T's 28-24 win over Campbell on Oct. 25 … Had another five tackles and a sack at Stony Brook on Nov. 8. Played high school football at Charlotte Independence under head coach D.J. McFadden … As a senior, was a two-way player that helped Independence post a 10-2 record, including a 5-1 record in the Southwestern 4A conference … Also helped the Patrinos reach the Class 4A West Playoffs … Recorded 47 pancake blocks as an offensive lineman during his senior season, and made nine tackles along the defensive line … Had his best season along the defensive line as a sophomore, recording 67 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks … The Patriots went 11-2 overall and 5-1 in league play that season before winning two playoff games.