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4-star LB Elijah Barnes to visit with LSU this weekend

The Tigers are hosting a top-100 prospect this weekend as they look to sway him from in-state Texas and others.

The Tigers continue to push for top prospects in the 2025 class, and they’ll be hosting one of its top linebackers for a visit this weekend.

Four-star Skyline (Dallas) linebacker [autotag]Elijah Barnes[/autotag] recently included LSU in his final 10 schools, and he’ll be on campus in Baton Rouge to check things out as the Tigers prepare to begin spring ball.

Barnes is a top-100 prospect according to 247Sports and ranks as a top-15 linebacker in the class. He holds no Crystal Ball projections at the moment, but the in-state Texas Longhorns are currently a heavy favorite to land his services according to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine.

The Tigers will hope this weekend trip is able to sway him away from the Longhorns and some of his other suitors as they look to build on what could be the best class in the nation.

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4-star 2025 linebacker is down to 10 schools, including LSU

One of the top linebackers in the 2025 recruiting class has narrowed his list of schools down to a final list of 10.

One of the top linebackers in the [autotag]2025 recruiting class[/autotag] has narrowed his list of schools down to a final list of 10. [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] and the LSU Tigers have made the list.

LSU joins Alabama, Florida State, Oregon, Ohio State, USC, Texas A&M, Nebraska, SMU and Texas in the final 10. [autotag]Elijah Barnes[/autotag] is a 6-foot-2, 225-pound, four-star linebacker from Dallas where he plays for Skyline High School. The Skyline Raiders finished the 2023 season 3-7 with a loss to Waxahachie in their last game of the season.

There are no Crystal Ball projections at this time for Barnes but Texas is a 90% favorite to land him per On3.LSU’s 2025 recruiting class is currently ranked as the No. 3 class in the country by 247Sports and the Tigers have one linebacker currently committed in that class. Four-star linebacker [autotag]Keylan Moses[/autotag] is the linebacker currently committed to LSU.

Adding Barnes with Moses could make a dangerous duo for LSU.

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2025 4-Star LB out of Dallas (TX) is set to visit Texas A&M on Jan. 27

It has been reported that 2025 4-star linebacker Elijah Barnes will now visit Texas A&M on Saturday, Jan. 27.

After hosting a plethora of 2025 prospects last weekend, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko is close to adding his first player in the Aggies 2025 class, as four-star cornerback Deyjhon Pettaway is now predicted to land with the program after his recent visit.

Sticking to defense, more prospects are set to descend on College Station in the coming weeks, including 2025 four-star linebacker Elijah Barnes out of Skyline High School in Dallas, Texas.

According to On3’s Gerry Hamilton, Barnes is expected to visit Texas (Jan. 20) and Texas A&M (Jan. 27) on consecutive Saturdays, as A&M’s bitter in-state rival is coming to the SEC in 2024, making recruiting Texas-based recruits that much more competitive in the coming years.

Barnes is currently positioned as On3’s 77th-ranked player in the 2025 class, the 13th-ranked linebacker, and the 15th-ranked player in Texas, and is set to enter his senior season Skyline. During his 2023 junior campaign, Barnes recorded 65 tackles (57 solo tackles), three sacks, five interceptions, and 12 tackles for loss on the year.

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2025 4-star LB Elijah Barnes is a confirmed visitor for Texas A&M in late July

It has been confirmed that 2025 4-star linebacker Elijah Barnes will visit Texas A&M on the weekend of July 29

Texas A&M’s 2024 recruiting class is simply en fuego. As the SEC Media Days wrapped up its always enjoyable festivities this week, the focus has shifted to the Aggies fall football practice schedule, as the 2023 college football season is now 42 days away.

However, as we at Aggies Wire have continued to remind you, recruiting never stops. With the recruiting dead period set to end on July 25, The Aggie’s list for their annual recruiting pool party/barbeque continues to grow; with the festivities set for the last weekend of July, a host of priority 2024 and 2025 prospects will eat, swim, and relax while bonds are made. Commitment decisions are potentially altered, and according to TexAgs recruiting analyst Jason Howell, 2025 four-star linebacker Elijah Barnes will make his way to College Station on July 29.

According to 247Sports, Barnes is currently positioned as the 90th-ranked player in the 2024 cycle, the 14th-ranked linebacker, and the 9th-ranked player in Texas., and was recently named the Texas District 11-6A Defensive Newcomer of the Year after his 2022 sophomore season.

Entering his junior season at Skyline High School in Dallas, Texas, Barnes’ 6-3 210-pound frame, coupled with his speed and vision from his time as a running back, provided added versatility at the Mike and outside linebacker positions.

Jimbo Fisher offered Barnes in April of last year. After finally gaining some recruiting momentum at the linebacker postion in the 2024 cycle, Barnes’ potential addition to start the Aggies 2025 class with a bang, the bonds mentioned above made during the pool party are truly the building blocks to build a lasting relationship ahead of his eventual commitment date.

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2025 4-star LB Elijah Barnes set to visit Texas A&M later this month

Early this week, it was reported that 2025 4-star linebacker Elijah Barnes will visit Texas A&M towards the end of July.

The July recruiting push for Texas A&M amid the dead period is off to a fast start, as Jimbo Fisher and his staff secured two more high-priority 2024 prospects in the form of four-star wide receiver Jaylan Hornsby on Saturday, July 1, and five-star wide receiver Cameron Coleman, who excitingly announced his commitment on Tuesday, July 4, officially launching the Aggies into the Top 10 2024 team rankings in nearly every recruiting outlet.

With the recruiting dead period set to end on July 25, The Aggie’s list for their annual recruiting pool party/barbeque continues to grow; with the festivities set for the last weekend of July, a host of priority 2024 and 2025 prospects will eat, swim, and relax while bonds are made, and commitment decisions are potentially altered.

Earlier this week, 247Sports’ Texas A&M insider Andrew Hattersley reported that 2025 four-star linebacker Elijah Barnes will visit the Aggies later this month, likely attending the pool party. According to 247Sports, Barnes is currently positioned as the 91st-ranked player in the 2024 cycle, the 14th-ranked linebacker, and the 10th-ranked player in Texas.

Entering his junior season at Skyline High School in Dallas, Texas, Barnes’ 6-3 210-pound frame, coupled with his speed and vision from his time as a running back, provided added versatility at the Mike and outside linebacker positions. Texas A&M offered Barnes in April of last year, and while no team currently leads his recruiting battle, the Aggies have a shot at solidifying their place with Barnes as soon as he sets foot in College Station.

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2025 linebacker Elijah Barnes discusses Tennessee offer, Vols’ staff, upcoming visit

2025 linebacker Elijah Barnes discusses Tennessee offer, the Vols’ staff and upcoming visit.

Tennessee extended an offer to four-star linebacker Elijah Barnes on May 17.

The 6-foot-3, 210-pound linebacker is from Skyline High School in Dallas, Texas.

Barnes discussed his offer from Tennessee and updated his recruitment with Vols Wire.

“Tennessee is a great program, but I always tell people my mind is not on any top school,” Barnes said. “All schools are even, and I’m just taking my time and still doing my research, taking it slow.”

Tennessee’s culture surrounding the program has sparked Barnes’ interest in the Vols.

“The program, the environment, the coaching staff, and the people that played there, you can’t go wrong with a school that holds thousands of people during a game,” he said. “It’s a different type of culture in Tennessee.”

Barnes has built relationships with linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary and defensive graduate assistant Forrest Lehman.

“They want to work with you and just sit down and talk football, let you know more about their defensive scheme and walk you through it,” Barnes said.

Tennessee assistant coach Brian Jean-Mary. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Barnes is the No. 124 overall prospect and No. 11 linebacker in the class of 2025. He ranks as the No. 3 linebacker and No. 21 player in Texas, according to On3 Sports industry rankings.

Barnes’ versatility is a point of emphasis with Tennessee’s coaching staff.

“They told me I’m the right type of guy for their defense,” he explained. “I’m a great fit and they could move me around because I’m versatile and can play more than one position.”

He earned Texas District 11-6A Defensive Newcomer of the Year honors as a sophomore last season.

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Barnes plans on visiting Tennessee for the first time this summer and possibly a second trip during the season, while continuing to build relationships.

“Trying to take a visit this summer to get to know the coaching staff, look at the facilities, get to know the players and have a great time down there,” Barnes said. “Hopefully come to a game to get to hear that crowd.

“I’m looking for relationships with coaches. That’s the biggest thing to see if I’m the right person for them.”

Barnes is not in a rush to make a commitment decision.

“I’m just taking it slow doing my research and trying to get on campus to check things out,” Barnes said. “Then when the time comes, I will make my decision and go to the school that wants me.”

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LSU offers 4-star linebacker from Dallas

LSU’s coaching staff took a trip to Dallas as they search for their next star linebacker. They may have found him at Skyline High School.

LSU’s coaching staff took a trip to Dallas as they search for their next star linebacker. They may have found him at Skyline High School.

[autotag]Elijah Barnes[/autotag] is a 6-foot-3, 215-pound, four-star linebacker in the 2025 recruiting class. He plays for the Skyline Raiders, who finished the 2022 season 0-10, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t have any great players.

Barnes is an exception as he holds multiple Division I offers. There are no crystal ball projections for him but SMU is a 33% favorite per On3.

Film Analysis: Barnes is a great athlete that can make plays on both sides of the ball. He plays middle linebacker for the Raiders and uses great vision to find the ball carrier and take him down.

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Michigan State football offers 2025 linebacker Elijah Barnes

Michigan State football offers 2025 linebacker Elijah Barnes

The 2025 recruiting period is starting to heat up, and Michigan State football threw their hat in the ring on Wednesday for the recruitment of Texas’ Elijah Barnes, a 2025 linebacker out of Skyline High School in Dallas.

Barnes isn’t ranked yet by 247sports, but he has offers out from Arizona State, Arkansas State, Baylor, SMU, Texas Southern, and Grambling State.

Elijah Barnes’s Recruiting Profile

Vitals

Hometown Dallas, TX
Projected Position Linebacker
Height 6’2″
Weight 210 lbs
Class 2025

Recruitment

  • Offered on Jan. 25, 2023

Offers

  • Arizona State
  • Arkansas State
  • Baylor
  • SMU
  • Texas Southern
  • Grambling State

Film

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