# Former Alabama Players Join Texas A&M

> Two former Alabama stars return to Tuscaloosa for Texas A&M game.
- Title: Former Alabama Players Join Texas A&M · Texas A&M Aggies On SI
- Summary: Two former Alabama stars return to Tuscaloosa for Texas A&M game. Texas A&M's former Alabama players Wilkin Formby and Isaiah Horton will play against their…
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- Source: Texas A&M Aggies On SI — https://si.com/college/tamu/football/former-alabama-starters-return-to-tuscaloosa-with-texas-am
- Published: 2026-10-21T20:54:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: texas am, alabama, formby, horton, seattle, nfl, college football, tuscaloosa, bryant-denny stadium, college station, sports
## Formby Returns to His Hometown
Wilkin Formby, a former Alabama offensive lineman, grew up in Tuscaloosa and attended Northridge High School.

> I never want to feel that feeling of letting my team down again
## Horton's Alabama Experience
Isaiah Horton played at Miami before transferring to Alabama for the 2025 season.

> It's Alabama. It's the standard of college football
## Formby's Transfer Path
Formby redshirted in 2023, struggled in 2024, then made 14 starts as a starter in 2025.

> I believe in Marcel Reed
## Horton's Transfer Decision
Horton transferred to Texas A&M after one season with Alabama, reuniting with people he knew in College Station.

> I believe in him with all my heart
## Formby's New Role
Formby moved from right tackle to guard to help Texas A&M's offense against Alabama.
## Horton's Stats
Horton has 20 receptions for 280 yards and three touchdowns in seven games at Texas A&M.
## Texas A&M's Streak
Texas A&M hasn't won in Tuscaloosa since 2012, ending that streak requires both players.
## Formby's Impact
Formby will help protect quarterback Marcel Reed and establish offensive line consistency.
## Horton's Target
Horton provides a familiar target against defenders he once practiced with in Tennessee.
## Game Significance
This game could end Texas A&M's 12-year winless streak in Tuscaloosa against Alabama.
## Key takeaway

Texas A&M's former Alabama players Wilkin Formby and Isaiah Horton will play against their former teams in a game to end a 12-year winless streak in Tuscaloosa.