Texas A&M Star Turned Scout: The Surprising New Role Shaking Up Western Kentucky Football

Texas A&M’s football ethos, shaped under the watchful eyes of Jimbo Fisher and Mike Elko, isn’t just about X’s and O’s—it’s about forging leaders who carry the Maroon & White spirit wherever they roam. Among the many who’ve carried that torch beyond College Station is Chase Lane, a wide receiver whose journey through Texas A&M and later Georgia Tech reflects more than stats—it’s a testament to resilience and ambition. From catching touchdowns and commanding locker rooms to stepping off the field and into influential front office roles, Lane’s story is far from the usual athlete-to-coach narrative. At barely 20-something, he’s already gearing up to make waves on the scouting scene with Western Kentucky, with eyes likely set on even bigger horizons. Intrigued? LEARN MORE.

Texas A&M’s culture under former head coach Jimbo Fisher and current coach Mike Elko shares similarities, focusing on developing players into future leaders, both on and off the field, while several players who transferred from the program remain strongly associated with the Maroon & White. One of those players, former Aggie wide receiver Chase Lane, is on his way to accomplishing his future goals.

Chase Lane’s Texas A&M career lasted three seasons (2020-2022), as the Houston, Texas native reeled in what remains his career-high 409 yards and two touchdowns, and after transferring to Georgia Tech to join former Aggie quarterback Haynes King, Lane reeled in four touchdowns over two seasons, while providing leadership in the locker room.

Lane’s playing career ended a couple of years after the chaos surrounding NIL took center stage, sparking national debates and even reaching the federal government. Lane’s impressive academic career led him to a front office position with Georgia Tech, serving as the Yellow Jackets’ NIL recruiting coordinator, and, according to CBS Sports insider Matt Zenitz, he has accepted a position as Western Kentucky’s director of scouting.

Still in his early 20’s, Lane’s future is extremely bright, and now has a chance to make an impact on the recruiting trail with the Hilltoppers, and could make his way back to Georgia Tech or Texas A&M in an even bigger front office or coaching role.

Former Georgia Tech and Texas A&M wide receiver Chase Lane is set to be hired as director of scouting at Western Kentucky, a source tells @CBSSports.

Lane, who posted 78 career catches as a player, had been working as a recruiting coordinator for Georgia Tech’s NIL collective. pic.twitter.com/iLwxe1AetG

— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) February 25, 2026

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