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Watch Texas A&M 2025 4-star LB commit wreak havoc in the backfield

Watch 2025 4-star LB and Aggie commit Kelvion Riggins show off his impressive athleticism

Texas A&M’s 2025 recruiting class is versatile from a talent perspective, as head coach Mike Elko and defensive coordinator Jay Bateman have a vision for a program that is clearly on the rise despite some of the on-field play amid the 2024 season.

One of the class’s first commits, 4-star linebacker Kelvion Riggins, has completely bought into Elko’s vision for the future. He knows that as soon as he steps on campus, he might be too talented to keep off the field. Just a few games into his senior season at Forney HS in Forney, Texas, The speedy backer has continued to make an impact outside his regular off-ball duties.

On Friday, Riggins showed off his speed as a pass rusher. The senior leads his team in pressures while averaging nine tackles per game this season. For every linebacker entering the collegiate ranks, the ability to move around the defensive line and provide pressure in the backfield will only add to each player’s skillset, leading to NFL scouts taking notice.

Kelvion Riggins is currently positioned as the 3rd-ranked inside linebacker prospect, the 36th-ranked regional prospect, and the 26th-ranked prospect in Texas.

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Report: 2025 4-Star LB and Aggie commit Kelvion Riggins has shut down his recruitment

After committing to Texas A&M on Friday, 2025 4-star LB Kelvion Riggins has reportedly shut down his recruitment going forward.

On Friday, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko gains his first commitment in the 2025 recruiting class as DFW-based inside linebacker and 4-star prospect Kelvion Riggins will head to College Station in 2025, joining 3-star OL Joshua Moore in the class.

Riggins, who made his announcement on the DCTF YouTube page in front of his family, friends, coaches, and teammates on Friday night, placed three framed pictures during his recruiting visits to Texas A&M, Georgia and Tennessee on the table before making what we now know was his final decision, as all three programs came down to the wire the talented backer.

On Saturday, Riggins made an encouraging announcement on his Instagram page concerning his immediate recruiting future, stating:

“I’m done with recruiting. I finally found home.”

Coming from the man himself, this is a massive win for Mike Elko and his staff, as multiple programs, including the Texas Longhorns, will continue to attempt to flip Riggins’s commitment in the future.

According to 247Sports Composite, Riggins is currently positioned as the 28th-ranked linebacker prospect and 36th-ranked player in Texas and the No. 2-ranked inside linebacker prospect in ESPN’s 2025 recruiting rankings. Entering his final senior season at Forney (TX), Riggins recorded 88 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and 5 sacks during the year.

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BREAKING: 2025 4-Star LB Kelvion Riggins has committed to Texas A&M

2025 4-Star linebacker Kelvion Riggins has committed to Texas A&M, becoming the Aggies’ first commitment in the 2025 cycle.

Boom! Texas A&M has landed its second commitment for the 2025 recruiting class, as 4-star inside linebacker Kelvion Riggins announced his intentions to further his education and playing career in College Station on Friday night.

Announcing on the DCTF YouTube page in front of his family, friends, coaches, and teammates, Riggins placed three framed pictures during his recruiting visits to Texas A&M, Georgia and Tennessee while hiding the hat behind said photos before making his announcement.

Moments after placing the crisp and clean Aggie hat on his head, Riggins looks as excited as ever for the journey ahead. After being asked why he ultimately chose Texas A&M, Riggins explained that even after Jimbo Fisher and his staff departed the program late last year, new head coach Mike Elko and his new staff hires sealed the deal, especially new defensive coordinator Jay Bateman, who was the linebackers coach with Florida in 2023.

“I just felt like Texas A&M was the fit for me, especially when Elko got the job.”

According to 247Sports Composite, Riggins is currently positioned as the 28th-ranked linebacker prospect and 36th-ranked player in Texas and the No. 2-ranked inside linebacker prospect in ESPN’s 2025 recruiting rankings. Entering his final senior season at Forney (TX), Riggins recorded 88 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and 5 sacks during the year.

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4-star LB Kelvion Riggins will announce his commitment via DCTF YouTube on Friday

Riggins is 6-foot-1, 210 pounds, a future 2024 graduate of Forney High School in Texas and has 39 total offers but has yet to take a visit.

Dave Campbell’s Texas Football is hosting another live commitment special this week.

4-star inside linebacker Kelvion Riggins will be announcing his decision on the DCTF YouTube page on Friday at 6 p.m. CT. Riggins is 6-foot-1, 210 pounds and a future 2024 graduate of Forney High School in Texas.

Riggins has 39 total offers but has yet to take an official visit. He has trimmed his list of suitors to a top 10 which includes: Texas A&M, the University of Texas, Baylor, Florida, Georgia, Notre Dame, Michigan, The Ohio State University, Oklahoma and Tennessee.

Despite the Wolverines‘ status as the reigning national champion, they are now without a head coach. According to ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter, Jim Harbaugh agreed to become the new leader of the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday night.

As a sophomore in 2022, Riggins was a Texas District 6-5A D-II first-team selection at defensive end. He is also a baller in the classroom with a 4.2 grade point average.

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2025 4-Star LB Kelvion Riggins will announce his commitment soon

2025 four-star Kelvion Riggins is coming off a visit to College Station during Texas A&M’s junior day last weekend. By all accounts, it was successful, as one of the longstanding 2025 prospects connected with the Aggies for the last year is …

2025 four-star Kelvion Riggins is coming off a visit to College Station during Texas A&M’s junior day last weekend. By all accounts, it was successful, as one of the longstanding 2025 prospects connected with the Aggies for the last year is reportedly nearing a decision.

On Saturday night, Riggins released a message on X stating, “Commitment coming soon,” and according to Rivals’ Mark Passwaters. he is trending towards committing to the Aggies over the likes of Texas, Oklahoma, and Georgia.

According to 247Sports Composite, Riggins is currently positioned as the 22nd-ranked linebacker prospect and the 32nd-ranked player in Texas.

Already several weeks into his junior season at Forney High School (TX), fresh off his impressive 2022 sophomore campaign, where he compiled 55 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks while exhibiting great instincts during his dropback reps and sideline-to-sideline ability as an inside linebacker.

Riggins visited this summer during the Aggies’ annual recruiting pool party on July 31 and may have planted the seeds for what’s to come this week.

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Several talented 2025 prospects will make their way to Texas A&M this weekend

Texas A&M and head coach Mike Elko are off and running, set to host multiple 2025 prospects during the Aggies’ annual junior day this weekend.

Texas A&M’s 2025 class is in its early stages with just one commit. Still, under new head coach Mike Elko, expectations for the 2024 season have steadily risen after landing 21 players through the transfer portal

The 2025 cycle should see a slew of visitors make their way to College Station in the coming months. And that gets started this weekend with the Aggies’ annual junior day

In the wake of the news that 2025 four-star wide receiver Kaliq Lockett, who holds deep connections to Texas A&M, will make his way to College Station this weekend, we’ve learned several other 2025 prospects will join him. Among them are four-star linebacker Kelvion Riggins (No. 26 at the position), five-star offensive tackle Michael Fasusi (No. 2) and three-star defensive lineman Xavier Ukponu (No. 51). All of the visits were confirmed by Rivals’ Landyn Rosow.

This is a big step for Elko and his staff as they build their first official recruiting class with the program. They are sticking to the same principles that led the Aggies to the third-ranked transfer portal class this cycle.

Creating lasting relationships is vital going into the all-important summer recruiting stretch, leading up to Texas A&M’s annual recruiting pool party during the last weekend of July.

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4-star linebacker Kelvion Riggins names top schools

Four-star class of 2025 linebacker recruit Kelvion Riggins has named his top schools.

Four-star linebacker recruit Kelvion Riggins has named his top schools. last week.The Georgia Bulldogs extended a scholarship offer to the class of 2025 prospect in June 2023.

Riggins plays high school football for Forney High School in Forney, Texas. The elite linebacker ranks as the nation’s No. 201 overall player in the 2025 recruiting class. Riggins is the No. 22 linebacker in the nation and the No. 32 recruit in Texas.

During his sophomore season, Riggins recorded 55 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks. His team won its second consecutive Texas 5A D-II state championship and Riggins made the Texas District 6-5A D-II first team.

The 6-foot-1, 210-pound linebacker considers Georgia, Baylor, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, Michigan, and Ohio State to be his top schools.

The four-star has already made numerous visits to the Texas A&M Aggies and plans to take more.

Georgia has the nation’s top 2025 recruiting class. The Bulldogs are always looking for elite linebacker talent.

No. 4 2025 linebacker in Texas includes Vols in top 10

No. 4 2025 linebacker in Texas includes Tennessee in top 10.

Four-star linebacker Kelvion Riggins announced his top 10 schools on Friday.

Tennessee, Texas A&M, Ohio State, Georgia, Baylor, Michigan, Texas, Notre Dame, Florida and Oklahoma are Riggins’ top schools.

The 5-foot-11, 205-pound linebacker is from South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas, Texas.

Riggins is the No. 245 overall prospect and No. 25 linebacker in the class of 2024. He ranks as the No. 4 linebacker and No. 42 player in Texas, according to On3 Sports industry rankings.

Riggins recorded 55 tackles, 12 tackles for a loss and 4.5 sacks as a sophomore in 2022. He was named a Preseason MaxPreps Sophomore All-American and earned first-team Texas District 6-5A D-II honors.

The 2025 prospect unofficially visited Tennessee on Oct. 15, 2022.

2025 4-Star LB has placed Texas A&M in his Top 10 program list

2025 4-star LB Kelvion Riggins has released his Top 10 program list, which includes Texas A&M.

It’s time to start paying attention to the 2025 recruiting cycle, as Texas A&M’s momentum from their already Top 10 ranked 2024 class is still adding prospects into the fold.

At the same time, 2025 five-star cornerback Devin Sanchez took an official visit to College Station during the Aggies’ Sept. 3 season opener vs. New Mexico. On Friday, 2025, four-star linebacker Kelvion Riggins released his first Top 10 program list, including Texas A&M.

While his list will continue to shrink as the months wear on, the Aggies join Baylor, Tennesee, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Georgia, Michigan, Texas, Florida, and Oklahoma.

According to 247Sports Composite, Riggins is currently positioned as the 22nd-ranked linebacker prospect and the 32nd-ranked player in Texas. Already several weeks into his junior season at Forney High School (TX), fresh off his impressive 2022 sophomore campaign, where he compiled 55 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks while exhibiting great instincts during his dropback reps and sideline-to-sideline ability as an inside linebacker.

After offering him last summer, Jimbo Fisher and his staff are all in on Riggins’ recruitment, already hosting the rising star for five unofficial visits, including his recent appearance during A&M’s annual recruiting pool party on July 29.

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Georgia football offers 2025 linebacker Kelvion Riggins

Kelvion Riggins received an offer from UGA last week

The Georgia Bulldogs extended a scholarship offer to 2025 four-star linebacker Kelvion Riggins last week.

Riggins, out of Dallas, Texas, ranks as the nation’s No. 194 overall player in the 2025 recruiting class.

During his sophomore season, Riggins recorded 55 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and 4.5 sacks. His team won its second consecutive Texas 5A D-II state championship and Riggins made the Texas District 6-5A D-II first team.

At 6-foot-1, 205 pounds, Riggins currently holds nearly 40 scholarship offers from schools like Georgia, Auburn and Ohio State.

Right now, Texas A&M is the team to beat, per 247Sports. Riggins has made numerous visits to the Aggies and plans to take more.