Tag: 2025 4-star LB Riley Pettijohn

2025 4-star LB out of McKinney (TX) will visit Texas A&M this month

2025 4-star linebacker Riley Pettijohn is reportedly headed to College Station for an official visit later this month

Late last week, four-star linebacker Riley Pettijohn, one of the top athletes in the 2025 recruiting class, released his Top 4 program list, which included Ohio State, USC, Texas, and Texas A&M. However, outside of future visit dates to Texas and USC later this month, the Aggies weren’t on his schedule.

Well, as we all know, things can change. Rivals’ Landyn Rosow revealed that Pettijohn will now take an official visit to College Station instead of heading to USC on Friday, June 21.

While Texas remains the favorite to land his commitment, don’t count Mike Elko and his impressive coaching staff out of the picture just yet, as 2025 4-star cornerback and Texas A&M commit Cobey Sellers was once a clear favorite to select Oklahoma as his future destination.

On the field, Pettijohn is one of the most athletic linebackers in the class. He brings lightning speed after recently running a 10.77 100-meter dash. He is coming off his impressive 2023 junior season, during which he recorded 120 tackles, ten tackles for loss, three breakups, and an interception sacks, five pas.

2025 4-star linebacker Kelvion Riggins remains the only linebacker commit in Texas A&M’s 2025 recruiting class.

According to 247Sports Composite, Pettijohn is currently the 39th-ranked prospect in the 2025 cycle, the fourth-ranked linebacker, and the ninth-ranked player in Texas.

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2025 4-star LB out of McKinney (TX) places Texas A&M in Top 4

Texas A&M is now a finalist for one of the top linebacker prospects in the 2025 recruiting class

Under Mike Elko & Co, Texas A&M’s 2025 recruiting class went from being ranked in the bottom 20s to rocketing up to their current Top 10 billing after landing 12 out of 13 total commitments since the former Duke head coach took over back in November.

With a strategic focus on strengthening the offensive line (five commitments) and defense (six commitments), the team is making significant moves under the leadership of new defensive coordinator Jay Bateman, who also served as the linebacker coach with the Florida Gators last season, brings a wealth of experience to the program.

With four-star LB Kelvion Riggins already committed to the class, the question remains: Who will join him in the future A&M linebacker room? On Saturday, 2025 four-star LB Riley Pettijohn unveiled his Top 4 program list.

In keeping with the programs he has previously noted as favorites, Ohio State, USC, Texas, and Texas A&M complete his final program list ahead of the busy summer ahead of him.

During his 2023 junior season at McKinney (TX) HS, Pettijohn could not be stopped, recording 120 tackles, ten tackles for loss, three sacks, five pass breakups, and an interception.

According to 247Sports Composite, Pettijohn is currently the 39th-ranked prospect in the 2025 cycle, the fourth-ranked linebacker, and the ninth-ranked player in Texas.

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Watch: 2025 4-Star LB and Texas A&M recruiting target Riley Pettijohn is very, very fast

2025 4-star linebacker Riley Pettijohn is a fast man!

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko has already gained four more commitments in the Aggies’ 2025 recruiting class, recently landing 4-star defensive lineman Landon Rink on Wednesday morning. However, this is just the start of what should be a highly impressive first cycle for the first-year HC.

With spring practices already reaching the halfway point, Elko and his staff have their sights set on. This weekend, the Aggies will host another long list of 2025, 2026, and 2027 prospects, while a host of uncommitted 2025 players have already set up official visits for the summer.

Already securing a commitment from four-star linebacker Kelvion Riggins, Elko still has his eyes on another rangy LB from McKinney, Texas, four-star Riley Pettijohn. A noted tackling machine with elite coverage ability, Pettijohn is one heck of an athlete as a duel-sport track & field star, recently showing off his speed in the 100-meter dash event.

Standing at 6-2 and 205 pounds, Pettijohn completed the run at 10.77 seconds, which is borderline elite for someone his size, especially at the linebacker position. With over 30-plus offers, Pettijohn is set to take an official visit to College Station on June 22.

During his 2023 junior season at McKinney (TX) HS, Pettijohn could not be stopped, recording 120 tackles, ten tackles for loss, three sacks, five pass breakups, and an interception.

According to 247Sports Composite, Pettijohn is currently the 39th-ranked prospect in the 2025 cycle, the fourth-ranked linebacker, and the ninth-ranked player in Texas.

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2025 4-Star LB out McKinney (TX) will visit Texas A&M in April

Joining a long list of 2025 prospects, standout 4-star linebacker Riley Pettijohn will visit Texas A&M in early April.

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.

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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2025 4-Star LB out of McKinney (TX) places Texas A&M in his Top 6 program list

Texas A&M has made the cut for 2025 4-star linebacker Riley Pettijohn, who released his Top 6 program list on Wednesday.

Texas A&M’s 2024 recruiting class is complete, culminating with the signing of 5-star athlete Terry Bussey last Wednesday.

With the focus now shifting to the 2025 recruiting cycle, Aggies head coach Mike Elko and his staff have already landed 4-star linebacker Kelvion Riggins and 4-star cornerback Deyjhon Pettaway and have just made the final list for another elite linebacker prospect in the class.

On Wednesday, 2025 4-star linebacker Riley Pettijohn released his Top 6 program list, which includes Texas, USC, Georiga, Florida State, Ohio State, and Texas A&M.

Under former head coach Jimbo Fisher, the Aggies’ offered Pettijohn back in March of last year, knowing he would soon ascend the recruiting rankings after his productive junior season. During the said 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.

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.

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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