Four-Star Linebacker Daquives Beck Commits to Texas A&M, Transforming Aggies’ Defensive Outlook
COLLEGE STATION, TX — In a move that sent shockwaves through the recruiting landscape, four-star linebacker Daquives Beck announced his commitment to Texas A&M late Wednesday evening. The 6’3”, 225-pound defensive enforcer out of East Ridge High School in Georgia made his decision known during a nationally televised segment, proudly donning the maroon and white cap amid a crowd of roaring supporters.
“Texas A&M just felt like home,” Beck said, surrounded by family and coaches. “From the moment I stepped on campus, I knew I was going to be part of something special. Coach Elko’s vision for the defense fits my style perfectly — fast, aggressive, and smart.”
Beck, the No. 7 linebacker nationally according to 247Sports Composite Rankings, had offers from over 30 Power Five programs, including Georgia, Alabama, and USC. However, his recent official visit to College Station sealed the deal, where he reportedly spent over six hours in film study with Aggies defensive coordinator Jay Bateman, who laid out a role for Beck that mirrors how the team once deployed Von Miller in hybrid schemes.
“Daquives is the kind of player who doesn’t just fill a gap — he erases it,” said Coach Bateman. “He’s instinctive, explosive off the snap, and has that natural leadership you can’t coach. This is a huge win for our linebacker room.”
Last fall, Beck posted a staggering 127 total tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, and three forced fumbles, while also moonlighting as a tight end on offense. His versatility and football IQ make him an immediate contender to push for early playing time, even in a veteran-rich linebacker corps.
For the Aggies, his commitment brings momentum to an already top-10 recruiting class, especially on the defensive side. Beck joins fellow four-star defenders Malik Johnson (cornerback) and TJ Rawlins (defensive end), adding serious firepower to a unit that ranked 44th nationally in total defense last season — a figure Coach Mike Elko is determined to improve in 2025.
Off the field, Beck is known as a quiet but intense leader. Teachers at East Ridge describe him as “stoic with a mind like a sponge,” and he’s often found rewatching game film late into the night. He plans to major in sports management and is expected to enroll early in January.
As the 12th Man celebrates the addition of this elite defensive prospect, Texas A&M sends a clear message: the Aggies are building something fierce in College Station. With Beck anchoring the next generation of defensive talent, the SEC had better take notice.
The future is now — and Daquives Beck is leading the charge.
