COLLEGE STATION, TX — In a monumental recruiting win that further solidifies Texas A&M’s dominance in the national recruiting landscape, five-star edge rusher Tristian Givens has officially committed to the Aggies, choosing the Maroon and White over powerhouse programs including Alabama, Georgia, and USC. The announcement was made Friday evening during a nationally televised ceremony at his high school in Cedar Hill, Texas.
Standing 6-foot-5 and weighing in at 245 pounds, Givens is widely regarded as the No. 1 edge rusher in the 2025 class and a Top 10 overall prospect according to multiple recruiting services. Known for his explosive first step, freakish athleticism, and relentless motor, Givens brings an elite combination of size, speed, and technique that has drawn comparisons to former Aggie and current NFL All-Pro Myles Garrett.
> “This decision wasn’t just about football — it was about family, legacy, and trust,” Givens said during his commitment speech, donning a Texas A&M cap and pulling on an Aggies jersey. “Coach Elko and the staff made it clear that they believe in me as more than just a player — they see me as a future leader.”
New head coach Mike Elko, entering his second season at the helm, has made it clear that rebuilding the Aggies into a national title contender begins with elite talent and character. Givens is the cornerstone commitment of a 2025 class that now ranks in the Top 3 nationally, and his pledge is expected to generate serious momentum heading into the fall.
> “Tristian is a game-changer,” Elko said in a statement following the announcement. “He’s not just an edge rusher — he’s a culture-setter. He brings everything we’re building this program around: toughness, humility, and a hunger to be great.”
Givens’ junior year tape reads like an NFL Combine highlight reel. He tallied 18.5 sacks, 28 tackles for loss, and forced 6 fumbles in just 12 games, helping lead Cedar Hill to the Texas 6A state semifinals. His versatility allows him to rush with his hand in the dirt or stand up as an outside linebacker, making him a perfect fit for Elko’s aggressive defensive scheme.
His commitment has already sent ripples through the SEC. Several rival coaches had been pushing for official visits, but Givens canceled trips to Tuscaloosa and Athens after a mid-June visit to College Station.
> “There was just something different about A&M,” his father, Marcus Givens, said. “The facilities, the fans, the tradition — but more than that, it was how genuine the coaching staff was. They didn’t just recruit him; they invested in him.”
With Tristian Givens in the fold, Texas A&M now boasts a potentially historic defensive recruiting class. The Aggies faithful are already dreaming of a Wrecking Crew 2.0 — and Givens just might be the face of it.
“I want to be remembered,” Givens said. “And I’m going to do that in Aggieland.”
