Mike Elko Continues To Land Elite Defensive Talent In The Offseason; As Texas A&M Linebacker Commits Shuts Down Recruitment. Four-Star Linebacker Out Of Carthage- DaQuives Beck Chooses The Aggies Over The Texas Longhorns.
In his first full offseason at the helm of Texas A&M, head coach Mike Elko is making waves on the recruiting trail—particularly on the defensive side of the ball. The Aggies’ recent string of commitments has solidified their identity under Elko: physical, disciplined, and built from the inside out. The latest addition, four-star linebacker DaQuives Beck, marks another significant win for the Aggies and a key blow to in-state rival Texas.
As Texas A&M Linebacker Commit Shuts Down Recruitment
DaQuives Beck, a highly touted four-star linebacker out of Carthage High School (Carthage, TX), announced his commitment to Texas A&M on Friday afternoon—and in doing so, made it clear that his recruitment is officially closed.
“I’m locked in with the Aggies,” Beck said in a statement. “There’s no more visits, no more talking. This is home.”
Beck becomes the latest in a series of elite defensive commitments secured by Elko and his staff, who have worked tirelessly to re-establish Texas A&M as a dominant force in the SEC. The decision comes as Beck had narrowed his focus to a fierce recruiting battle between A&M and the University of Texas.
Four-Star Linebacker Out Of Carthage – DaQuives Beck Chooses The Aggies Over The Texas Longhorns
The 6-foot-2, 215-pound Beck is widely regarded as one of the most instinctive and high-IQ linebackers in the 2025 recruiting cycle. Known for his sideline-to-sideline speed and violent tackling, Beck had long been a top priority for both Texas A&M and Texas. However, the defensive pedigree of Mike Elko’s staff, along with the opportunity to play early in College Station, helped seal the deal.
Sources close to Beck’s recruitment indicate that the Aggies’ consistent communication and defensive scheme played a pivotal role in his decision.
“I love the way Coach Elko runs his defense,” Beck said. “It’s aggressive, it fits my style, and I believe I can thrive in it.”
The Bigger Picture: Aggies Build A Defensive Wall
With Beck’s commitment, Texas A&M continues to stockpile defensive talent that fits Elko’s vision of a fast, physical unit. The Aggies now hold several blue-chip defensive pledges, and Beck could be a foundational piece in a linebacker corps that’s quickly becoming one of the deepest in the SEC.
The decision to shut down his recruitment this early speaks volumes about the culture Elko is building—one where top players buy in early and fully.
As the Aggies continue their summer surge in recruiting, it’s clear that Mike Elko isn’t just assembling a class; he’s crafting a defensive identity for years to come.
