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Report: Texas A&M set to host 2025 4-star WR Quanell X Farrakhan Jr. this upcoming weekend

According to Aggies Today, The Woodlands High School 4-star wideout Quanell X Farrakhan Jr. will be taking a trip to Aggieland this weekend.

As the first month of 2024 begins to come to an end, the Texas A&M football program is starting to focus on recruiting graduates from the high school Class of 2025.

One of the top prospects from that class is reportedly visiting College Station this upcoming weekend. According to Aggies Today, 4-star wide receiver Quanell X Farrakhan Jr. will be taking a trip to Aggieland at the end of this week.

Farrakhan is 6-foot, 170 pounds and attends The Woodlands High School in Texas. He currently has 23 offers and has yet to take an official visit according to 247Sports.

All of the heavy hitters in the SEC have already offered Farrakhan including the Aggies, Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Georgia, Ole Miss, and Tennessee. Other notable universities include Florida State, Houston, Michigan, Michigan State, Penn State, SMU, TCU, Texas State, UTSA, Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern.

If Farrakhan chooses Texas A&M, he will be primarily instructed by head coach Mike Elko, offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach Collin Klein and co-offensive coordinator and wideouts coach Holmon Wiggins.

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2025 4-star DL out of Denton (TX) plans to return to Texas A&M

According to TexAgs’ Jason Howell, 2024 4-star DL Xavier Ukponu plans to take a second visit to Texas A&M after his junior day visit.

Texas A&M and head coach Mike Elko aren’t messing around on the recruiting trail, fresh off a successful junior day weekend, which included two more commitments from 4-star linebacker Kelvion Riggins and 4-star CB Deyjhon Pettaway, while hosting a long list of 2025 and 2026 prospects during the second junior day this month.

One of the said visitors, 2024 4-star defensive lineman Xavier Ukponu, recently raved about his visit in a discussion with AggiesToday, stating:

“Love it down in aggieland that place is special!”

On Sunday afternoon, TexAgs’ Jason Howell reported that Ukponu’s visit went so well that the talented trench warrior plans to make his way back to College Station very soon as new Aggies defensive line coach Sean Spencer continues to work his recruiting magic after aiding Elko in acquiring 20 plus players through the transfer portal.

According to 247Sports Composite, Ukponu is currently positioned as the 53rd-ranked defensive lineman and the 100th-ranked player in Texas. Standing at 6-2 and weighing over 275 pounds, Ukponu recorded 31 tackles (17 solo tackles), 1 sack, and 6 tackles for loss during his 2023 season.

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2025 4-Star RB out of Shreveport (LA) will reportedly visit Texas A&M next weekend

On3’s Sam Spiegelman has confirmed that 2025 4-star RB James Simon will visit Texas A&M next weekend.

Coming off a successful recruiting weekend for Texas A&M, head coach Mike Elko gained commitments from two 2025 prospects, including 4-star linebacker Kelvion Riggins and 4-star CB Deyjhon Pettaway, while hosting a long list of 2025 and 2026 prospects during the second junior day this month.

Looking to continue adding to the offensive backfield, it has been confirmed by On3’s Sam Spiegelman that 2025 4-star running back James Simon, out of Shreveport, Louisiana, will visit College Station next weekend on Saturday, Feb. 3

Following last this weekend’s productive recruiting weekend, the future of running back has yet to be addressed, providing Simon a great opportunity to become the face of the Aggies’ future at the position while potentially following in the footsteps of Louisiana native and incoming junior A&M RB Le’Veon Moss.

According to 247Sports, Simon is currently positioned as the 182nd-ranked player in the 2025 cycle, the 11th-ranked running back and the 4th-ranked player in Louisiana.

During his 2023 junior season at Calvary Baptist Academy, Simon ran for an incredible 1,600 yards (8.3 yards per carry) and 21 touchdowns.

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Texas A&M offers 2025 4-star CB out of Tampa (FL)

Texas A&M has offered 2025 4-star cornerback Rukeem Stroud out of Tampa Bay, Florida.

Coming off a successful recruiting weekend for Texas A&M, head coach Mike Elko gained commitments from two 2025 prospects, including 4-star linebacker Kelvion Riggins and 4-star CB Deyjhon Pettaway, while hosting a long list of 2025 and 2026 prospects during the second junior day this month.

Elko and his staff have continued to hit the ground running this offseason, sending offer after offer with a focus on adding players at nearly every position group. However, after last year’s porous performance by the Aggies’ secondary, the cornerback position has become a recruiting premium.

With Pettaway committed, fellow 2025 4-star CB Rukeem Stroud received an official offer from Texas A&M this weekend, one of the more underrated defensive backs in the 2025 cycle. Possessing the size, speed, and ball production needed to thrive at the next level, Stroud will need to add healthy weight once he enters a collegiate program to reach his full potential.

According to 247Sports, Stroud is currently positioned as the 28th-ranked cornerback prospect and the 34th-ranked player in Florida.

During his 2023 junior season at Tampa Bay Tech, Stroud recorded 18 tackles (11 solo tackles) and an impressive 6 interceptions.

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Here are the 2025 and 2026 prospects who visited Texas A&M for junior day this weekend

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko has already proven his recruiting chops after a successful junior day hosting weekend.

For those still doubting Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko’s ability to recruit, this weekend’s successful junior day already yielded the Aggie’s third commit in the 2025 recruiting class, as 4-star cornerback Deyjhon Pettaway committed to the program in the late hours of Saturday night.

Joining 4-star linebacker Kelvion Riggins and 3-star offensive lineman Joshua Moore, more recruiting momentum looks to be on the horizon, as nearly every 2025 and 2026 prospect who visited College Station this weekend made their way to social media to thank every coach and family member involved during their recruiting journey.

Elko’s recent success through the transfer portal this offseason, already rebuilding A&M’s 2024 roster in less than two months at the helm, should continue to pay dividends in recruiting, displaying a strikingly polar opposite demeanor compared to former head coach Jimbo Fisher, displaying a non-sales man approach with this relationship building tactics.

Here is a list of nearly every prospect who visited College Station this weekend for junior day.

2025 4-star LB out of Dallas (TX) visited Texas A&M this weekend

2025 4-star linebacker Elijah Barnes reportedly made his way to College Station for Texas A&M’s junior day this weekend.

Last week, we reported that 2025 4-star linebacker Elijah Barnes would visit Texas A&M during the Aggies’ second junior day this month and directly from Barnes’ X profile, he made his way to College Station on Saturday morning.

After 2025 4-star LB Kelvion Riggins announced his commitment to the Aggies on Friday night, momentum has made its way to CSTAT this weekend, joining several high-priority prospects, including 4-star athlete Michael Terry III, and 4-star cornerback Deyjhon Pettaway.

Barnes is set to enter his final senior season at Skyline High School. During his 2023 junior campaign, Barnes recorded 65 tackles (57 solo tackles), three sacks, five interceptions, and 12 tackles for loss on the year. Like Kelvion Riggins, Barnes has a nose for the football, possessing the pursuit speed and understanding of blocking angles in the run game, with the instincts and athleticism to cover the middle of the field.

According to 247Sports Composite, Barnes is currently positioned as the 83rd-ranked player in the 2025 cycle, the 12th-ranked linebacker prospect and the 14th-ranked player in Texas.

After visiting Texas last weekend, it’s now Mike Elko’s turn to pitch his playing future in Aggieland, while new defensive coordinator Jay Bateman’s influence should also pay dividends.

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Report: Texas A&M alumnus Jerrod Johnson has second interview for New Orleans Saints OC job

According to Pro Football Talk, Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson has had a second interview with the Saints for the vacancy.

A former Texas A&M starting quarterback is one step closer to becoming the next offensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints.

According to Pro Football Talk writer Josh Alper, Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson has had a second interview with the Saints for their vacancy. He had his first interview earlier this week, which was the first of three, also interviewing for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles respective OC jobs.

Before suiting up for six NFL teams during his playing career, Johnson made history in College Station. When he graduated, the Houston native held two Texas A&M program records with the most yards passing (8,011) and total offensive yards (8,888) all-time. Kellen Mond now holds both records and Johnson is third in total yards behind Mond and Johnny Manziel.

Johnson got his start in coaching with the San Francisco 49ers in 2017 under the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship. He served in the same position with the Indianapolis Colts in 2019 before being elevated to an offensive quality control coach for the next two seasons. Johnson served as assistant quarterbacks coach on the Minnesota Vikings in 2022 before being hired by Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans prior to this season.

Given the success of Ohio State alumnus, rookie CJ Stroud, under the guidance of Johnson, the interviews will continue to roll in for the former Aggie.

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BREAKING: 2025 4-Star CB Deyjhon Pettaway has committed to Texas A&M

Boom! Within 48 hours, Texas A&M has landed two of the top 2025 in-state prospects, including 4-star cornerback Deyjhon Pettaway.

Boom! After Texas A&M landed a commitment from 2025 4-star linebacker Kelvion Riggins on Friday night, fellow 2025 in-state defender, 4-star cornerback Deyjhon Pettaway, announced his commitment to the program on Saturday night.

Pettaway, whose brother is current incoming sophomore Texas A&M linebacker Daymion Sanford, has long been connected to the program since his early playing days. While former Aggies head coach Jimbo Fisher was his primary recruiter, Elko’s elite defensive background has undoubtedly played a part in why he has been a favorite to land with the program since the start of his recruitment.

Taking multiple visits this month, including one on Saturday during the Aggies’ second junior day of the year, Pettaway announced via X that he was “1,000% committed.”

Earlier this month, Pettaway sat down with AggiesToday to provide more insight on his official visit to College Station, including what new head coach Mike Elko brings to the table:

“Man, the new staff is great. You can really tell they want change, the conversations hold more meaning and weight. They have the teaching, resources, mindset, and mentality to win.”

According to 247Sports Composite, Pettaway is currently positioned as the 138th player in the 2025 cycle, the 11th-ranked safety prospect (slated to stick to corner at the next level) and the 24th-ranked player 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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Texas A&M offers 2025 3-Star ATH of of Miami (FL)

Texas A&M has fielded an offer to the dynamic 2025 3-Star athlete Jade Card out of Miami, Florida.

Texas A&M’s 2025 football offseason is off to a solid start for new head coach Mike Elko, as he and his staff are set to host another batch of 2025 recruits this weekend for the second junior day this month.

After landing a commitment from 2025 4-star linebacker Kelvion Riggins on Friday, Elko had already fielded another offer in the cycle, this time to 3-star athlete and Miami, Florida native Jade Card.

Similar to 2025 4-star athlete Michael Terry III in stature, standing at 6-4 and weighing 200 pounds, Card spent a majority of his 2023 junior season at wide receiver, taking full advantage of his size at the catch point while exhibiting an impressive run after catch ability paired with long strider-like speed.

Playing on offense and defense last season at Norland High School, Card recorded 38 receptions for 785 yards and 7 touchdowns, paired with 9 tackles on defense. Whether Card is recruited as a wide receiver or possibly a safety on defense, he brings enough athleticism to thrive on either side of the field.

According to 247Sports, Card is currently positioned as the 20th-ranked athlete and the 52nd-ranked player in Florida.

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