Texas A&M Unveils $19.2M Six-Year Deal for AD Trev Alberts

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In a move that’s raised some eyebrows and plenty of cheers, Texas A&M locked in Athletics Director Trev Alberts with a six-year, $19.2 million contract. The deal kicks in on February 1, 2026, and will keep Alberts with the Aggies through January 31, 2032.

Details of the agreement came out through an open records request. The contract features a mix of financial incentives and performance-based bonuses aimed at keeping Alberts focused on pushing Texas A&M’s athletic programs forward.

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Details of Trev Alberts’ New Contract

Alberts starts with an annual base salary of $2.7 million in year one. Each year, his salary bumps up by $200,000.

By the final year, he’s looking at a base salary of $3.7 million. Over the life of the deal, Alberts could also pocket up to $1.3 million in retention payments and up to $750,000 per year in performance incentives.

Annual Base Salary Breakdown

Year 1 (Feb. 1, 2026-Jan. 31, 2027): $2.7 million
Year 2 (Feb. 1, 2027-Jan. 31, 2028): $2.9 million
Year 3 (Feb. 1, 2028-Jan. 31, 2029): $3.1 million
Year 4 (Feb. 1, 2029-Jan. 31, 2030): $3.3 million
Year 5 (Feb. 1, 2030-Jan. 31, 2031): $3.5 million
Year 6 (Feb. 1, 2031-Jan. 31, 2032): $3.7 million

Performance-Based Incentives

The contract is loaded with incentives, offering up to $750,000 per year for hitting big milestones. National championships, conference titles, and other major achievements across Aggie sports all count toward these bonuses.

Incentive Breakdown

$150,000: Football wins a national championship.
$100,000: Football wins the regular season SEC Championship or makes the College Football Playoff.
$100,000: Men’s or women’s basketball wins a national championship.
$100,000: Three or more teams win regular season SEC Championships in one contract year.
$50,000: Men’s or women’s basketball wins the regular season SEC Championship or the SEC Tournament.
$50,000: Men’s or women’s basketball makes the Final Four.
$40,000: Excluding football and basketball, a team wins a national championship.
$10,000: Excluding football and basketball, a team wins a regular season or conference tournament title.

Retention Payments and Contract Extensions

There’s more to the deal than just salary and bonuses. Alberts can collect nearly $1.3 million in retention payments, paid out at specific points during the contract.

Retention Payment Schedule

$83,333.33: By February 1, 2026
$450,000: By February 1, 2027
$300,000: By February 1, 2029
$450,000: By February 1, 2031

He’s also got a shot at up to four automatic one-year extensions, each worth $3.7 million. To get those, Texas A&M needs to finish in the top 10 of the annual Learfield Directors’ Cup standings during his six-year stint.

Termination and Buyout Clauses

The contract spells out what happens if things go south. If Texas A&M lets Alberts go without cause, he gets 100% of his remaining base salary for the first six years, and 75% for any extension year.

If Alberts decides to leave on his own, he’ll owe a buyout fee that drops as the years go by.

Buyout Fee Schedule

$4 million: Before February 1, 2027
$3 million: Before February 1, 2028
$2 million: Before February 1, 2030
$1 million: Before February 1, 2032

Those fees need to be paid within 60 days of termination. There’s also a retirement clause—if Alberts gives 100 days’ notice and stays away from similar jobs for a year and a day, he can walk away without penalty.

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and Revenue Sharing

College athletics keeps changing, and this contract tries to keep up. Alberts has to create a department-wide plan and budget for NIL and revenue sharing with Texas A&M athletes once per fiscal year.

This plan needs to follow the settlement terms in *In Re College Athlete NIL Litigation*. It’s a lot to juggle, honestly.

NIL and Revenue Sharing Strategy

Alberts will work with the College Sports Commission (CSC), the NCAA, and the SEC to make sure NIL payments are fair and by the book. In a similar setup, football coach Mike Elko’s contract requires twice-yearly meetings to settle on the amount of NIL and revenue sharing for football players.

If they can’t agree by June 30 each year, Texas A&M can make the call themselves. That could get interesting.

Additional Benefits

On top of all the cash and bonuses, Alberts gets some perks. These extra benefits are meant to make his job—and maybe his life—a little sweeter.

Perks and Benefits

Complimentary country club membership
Luxury vehicle
$3,000 annual reimbursement for Adidas apparel
35 hours per contract year of personal use of a private aircraft

Honestly, these perks are a pretty big deal. They help draw in top talent, especially with how fierce things get in college athletics administration.

Curious about the rest of Trev Alberts’ contract with Texas A&M? You can check out the full breakdown over at 247Sports.

Joe Hughes is the founder of CollegeNetWorth.com, a comprehensive resource on college athletes' earnings potential in the NIL era. Combining his passion for sports with expertise in collegiate athletics, Joe provides valuable insights for athletes, fans, and institutions navigating this new landscape.

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