2025 4-star linebacker Riley Pettijohn is one of the most sought-after defensive prospects in the country, and while the Texas Longhorns have become a favorite to land his talents, don’t count out Texas A&M and head coach Mike Elko just yet.
After including the Aggies in his Top 6 program list earlier this month, Pettijohn will now reportedly take an unofficial visit to College Station on Saturday, April 13, joining a long list of 2025 visitors during the next two months.
Standing at 6-2 and 210 pounds, Pettijohn possesses an NFL frame with room to add healthy weight. Due to his previous play at safety, Pettijohn is an exceptional open-field tackler with the speed and instincts to excel as a three-down linebacker at the next level.
During his 2023 junior season at McKinney (TX) HS, Pettijohn was a tackling machine, recording 120 tackles, ten tackles for loss, three sacks, five pass breakups, and an interception. Possessing elite instincts as an off-ball linebacker, Pettijohn’s speed and second-level burst set him apart as a pass rusher off the edge.
Elite 4⭐️LB Riley Pettijohn has five spring visits locked in
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— Sam Spiegelman (@samspiegs) February 21, 2024
According to 247Sports, Pettijohn is currently positioned as the 33rd-ranked prospect in the 2025 cycle, the 3rd-ranked linebacker, and the 7th-ranked player in Texas.
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