𝐀𝐆𝐆𝐈𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐑: Elite Pass Rusher Commits to Texas A&M, Flips from SEC Rival!

*𝐀𝐆𝐆𝐈𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐑: Elite Pass Rusher Commits to Texas A&M, Flips from SEC Rival!*

In a move sending shockwaves through the college football recruiting landscape, Texas A&M has pulled off a massive win on the trail — flipping one of the nation’s top edge rushers from a longtime SEC rival. Four-star defensive end and elite pass rusher Elijah Thompson has officially decommitted from LSU and committed to Texas A&M, announcing the news via social media with a simple message: “College Station, Let’s Work!”

Thompson, a 6-foot-5, 245-pound monster off the edge, is ranked as one of the top 10 defensive linemen in the 2025 class and had been committed to LSU since March. His flip marks a major recruiting coup for head coach Mike Elko and the Aggies’ revamped defensive staff, who have made it clear they’re here to compete with the SEC’s best — not just on Saturdays, but every day in recruiting.

“Texas A&M just felt like home,” Thompson said in an interview after the announcement. “The coaching staff didn’t give up on me, even when I was locked in with LSU. They kept showing love, they kept showing a plan for how I fit in their defense, and I believe in what they’re building in College Station.”

The flip not only bolsters Texas A&M’s already strong 2025 recruiting class — now ranked in the top 5 nationally — but sends a strong message to SEC rivals: the Aggies are not backing down. Thompson brings elite explosiveness, a relentless motor, and the kind of raw athleticism that could make him an instant contributor as a freshman.

New defensive line coach Sean Spencer, known for his aggressive, NFL-style techniques, played a pivotal role in landing Thompson. “Coach Spencer didn’t sugarcoat anything. He told me exactly what I need to work on and how he’s going to make me an NFL player,” Thompson added. “That’s the kind of coach I want to play for.”

This surprise commitment comes just weeks before Thompson was expected to finalize his LSU pledge on an official visit. Sources close to his camp said A&M’s momentum had been building for weeks behind the scenes, but few believed they would actually pull off the flip.

Aggie fans were quick to celebrate the news, lighting up social media with excitement. “This is the kind of recruiting win that changes everything,” one fan posted on X. “We’re building something special in Aggieland!”

As the Aggies continue to stack talent on the defensive side of the ball, Thompson’s commitment is more than just another elite name — it’s a statement of intent. Texas A&M is aiming for the top of the SEC, and they’re not asking permission to get there.

*Stay tuned. The 12th Man just got stronger.*