Tag: 2025 4-star RB Akylin Dear

2025 4-Star RB and Texas A&M recruiting target has committed to SEC rival

On Saturday afternoon, 2025 4-star running back Akylin Dear surprisingly announced his commitment to Ole Miss.

Well, that was quick. Just a day after it was announced that 2025 4-star running back Akylin Dear is scheduled to visit Texas A&M in June, the Mississippi native has committed to Ole Miss as of Saturday afternoon.

Does this impact the Aggies’ chances? Less than you may think, as most early commitments are usually pending until the final months, giving Mike Elko and his staff plenty of opportunity to make their pitch, starting this summer.

Dear’s hard-nosed running style, paired with his impressive speed and cutting ability, are just some of the many reasons why he’s one of the top prospects in the country. Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin knows that keeping him in-state is a must.

Listed at 6-1 and just over 200 pounds, Dear was lights out during his 2023 junior season at Quitman HS, the focal point on offense, accumulating 2,016 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns on the year, including three touchdown passes.

According to 247Sports Composite, Dear is currently positioned as the 32nd-ranked prospect in the 2025 cycle, the 2nd-ranked running back, and the 2nd-ranked prospect in Mississippi.

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2025 4-star RB out of Quitman (MS) will take a official visit to Texas A&M in June

2025 4-star RB Akylin Dear will take an official visit to Texas A&M on Friday, June 21

Texas A&M head football coach Mike Elko has received some good news regarding one of the top running backs in the 2025 recruiting class four-star RB Akylin Dear out of Quitman, Mississippi. He will reportedly take his first official visit to College Station on Friday, June 21.

First reported by On3’s Chad Simmons, Dear has not visited Texas A&M since receiving his offer from Elko despite landing in his Top 12 program list. Earlier this month, Dear announced that he would be taking a campus visit on June 21-23, now confirming that it will be in an official capacity.

Dear has already formed a solid relationship with new Texas A&M RB coach Trooper Taylor, one of the top recruiters and developers in the country, as Dear’s skill set, combined with his tenacious work ethic, fits what Mike Elko and his offensive staff are looking for in a future 3-down back.

Akylin Dear is listed at 6-1 and just over 200 pounds. On the field, he possesses sprinter speed, impressive vision, and footwork once he makes his initial cut upfield. During his 2023 junior season at Quitman HS, Dear was the focal point on offense, accumulating 2,016 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns on the year, including three touchdown passes.

According to 247Sports Composite, Dear is currently positioned as the 32nd-ranked prospect in the 2025 cycle, the 2nd-ranked running back, and the 2nd-ranked prospect in Mississippi.

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2025 4-Star RB out of Quitman (MS) will visit Texas A&M this summer

2025 4-Star running back Akylin Dear will reportedly visit College Station in late June

Texas A&M’s growing 2025 recruiting class may already include 4-star running back Deondre Riden, but needing to secure depth at the postion for the next three years, Aggies head coach Mike Elko and his staff are looking to continue adding backfield talent.

Earlier this month, it was reported that Texas A&M was in the running for standout 2025 RB Akylin Dear out of Quitman, Mississippi, one of the more sought-after prospects in the cycle and a current favorite to land with the Ole Miss Rebels, according to 247Sports.

However, while Texas A&M safely landed within Dear’s Top 12 program list, the Rebels surprisingly did not, as the Aggies joined Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Ohio State, Auburn, Miami, Mississippi State and Texas. This week, it was revealed that Dear will visit College Station, joining several other critical 2025 prospects on the weekend of June 21-23.

Standing at 6-1 and weighing just over 200 pounds, Dear possesses sprinter speed, impressive vision, and footwork once he makes his initial cut upfield. During his 2023 junior season at Quitman HS, Dear was the focal point on offense, accumulating 2,016 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns on the year, including three touchdown passes.

According to 247Sports Composite, Dear is currently positioned as the 32nd-ranked prospect in the 2025 cycle, the 2nd-ranked running back, and the 2nd-ranked prospect in Mississippi.

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Texas A&M is in the running for 2025 4-Star RB out of Quitman (MS)

Texas A&M has made 2025 4-star running back Akylin Dear’s Top 12 program list.

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko has a lot on his plate, but in just three months on the job, recruiting some of the top athletes in the country, including 4-star running back Akylin Dear out of Quitman, Mississippi.

While the Aggies’ running back room heading into the 2024 season is loaded with veteran talent, due to the evergrowing transfer portal, anything can happen year to year, meaning successfully landing elite running back talent through recruiting is vital.

Standing at 6-1 and weighing just over 200 pounds, Dear possesses sprinter speed, impressive vision, and footwork once he makes his initial cut upfield. During his 2023 junior season at Quitman HS, Dear was the focal point on offense, accumulating 2,016 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns on the year, including three touchdown passes.

Receving nearly 25 offers, Dear is current favorite to land with Ole Miss, but after releasing hist Top 12 program list, Texas A&M has joined the Rebels along with Alabama, Florida State, Georiga, Florida, Tennessee, Ohio State, Auburn, Miami, Mississippi State and Texas.

According to 247Sports Composite, Dear is currently positioned as the 69th-ranked prospect in the 2025 cycle, the 4th-ranked running back and the 3rd-ranked player in Mississippi.

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