Texas A&M beats out multiple SEC foes for 4-star LB in class of 2025

Texas A&M added a significant piece to its 2025 recruiting class on Friday night.

The Aggies secured a commitment from 4-star linebacker Kelvion Riggins. He chose Texas A&M over Georgia, Tennessee and numerous other top programs from across the country.

He shared the news of his announcement with On3’s Hayes Fawcett:

BREAKING: Four-Star LB Kelvion Riggins (2025) tells me he has Committed to Texas A&M!

The 6’0 210 LB from Forney, TX chose the Aggies over Georgia & Tennessee

“I just felt like Texas A&M was the fit for me, especially when Elko got the job.”https://t.co/Zk9FD4dePz pic.twitter.com/4fvhwESrqT

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 27, 2024

Riggins is a huge recruiting win for the Aggies. He’s the No. 228 overall player and the No. 28 linebacker in the country for the class of 2025, per 247Sports Composite rankings. He’s also the no. 36 player from the state of Texas.

Riggins attends Forney High School in Frisco. He’s listed at 6-foot, 205 pounds.

Riggins has made multiple trips to College Station before making this announcement, including an unofficial visit earlier this month. His offer list, in addition to Georgia and Tennessee, includes Ohio State, Auburn and Michigan, amongst others.

Texas A&M now has 2 commitments in the class of 2025. Riggins joins 3-star offensive lineman Joshua Moses in the Aggies’ 2025 class.

Here are some highlights from Riggins’ junior season: