Anthony Hill Jr., 5-star linebacker, commits to Texas A&M Aggies over Texas

Anthony Hill Jr. is rated the nation's No. 1 linebacker

It's only fitting that in the month of July college football recruiting is experiencing some major fireworks.

On Saturday, yet another massive recruit came off the board.

Ryan High School (Texas) five-star prospect Anthony Hill Jr., the nation's No. 1 linebacker, announced his commitment to the Texas A&M Aggies over Texas, becoming the highest-rated linebacker pledge in program history:

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— Anthony Hill Jr (@thegoatanthony1) July 30, 2022

As a junior, Hill was one of the most productive defenders in the country, racking up 131 total tackles with 18 tackles-for-loss, eight sacks, two forced fumbles, two interceptions and three fumble recoveries. 

According to 247Sports, Hill projects as a future high NFL draft pick:

"Requisite height with good length and a big frame to add mass. Athletic, physical, violent off-ball linebacker who occasionally steps to the line of scrimmage. Long-term positional home is in question, but ability is not. Thumper vs. the run with chase-down athleticism from the back side. Capable of consistent sideline-to-sideline pursuit with proven blitzing ability. Tone-setter for an FBS-loaded Texas 5A D-I state championship defense as only a sophomore. Produced good numbers despite playing on a unit with a lot of mouths to feed, so to speak. Adequate in-space athleticism in coverage but at his best playing downhill. Owns valuable offensive reps as a short-yardage battering ram with the ball. Shows promising pass-rush instincts despite primary role being off-ball. Main question is position in the long term, but physical tools suggest highest ceiling as an edge player. Regardless, one of the most dynamic defensive prospects in Texas and the country for his class through the 2020 season. Projects as an impact high-major starter with long-term early-round NFL Draft potential." 

The 6-foot-2, 225-pound 'backer immediately becomes the headliner of Texas A&M's recruiting class, eclipsing La Grange four-star cornerback Bravion Rogers, the nation's No. 4 cornerback. 

So far, the seven-man group ranks No. 55 nationally, but that shouldn't concern Aggie fans.

Last year, Jimbo Fisher's program finished with the top recruiting class In the country,  but got off to a slow start in the summer months.

Once again, Texas A&M is looking to make a massive push.

Hill is an excellent place to start. 

Junior season highlights