In a thrilling twist to the 2025 recruiting saga, Texas football has entered the race for linebacker AJ Tuitele, a three-star prospect from North Las Vegas. Tuitele, who initially committed to Washington State, found himself released from his Letter of Intent after Wazzu’s coaching staff moved to Wake Forest. Now, Texas has swooped in with a late offer, igniting fresh excitement in his recruitment.
Tuitele, who recently visited USC, had been trending toward the Trojans, but the Longhorns’ offer could disrupt the momentum, especially with the late signing period just around the corner. With Texas already boasting the top-ranked 2025 class, adding another linebacker like Tuitele would strengthen their already impressive depth.
At 6-foot-3 and 205 pounds, Tuitele is a highly versatile linebacker who ranks as Nevada’s No. 15 prospect and the 163rd linebacker nationally. In addition to Texas, he’s also fielding offers from several schools, including USC, Arizona, and New Mexico, making this recruitment one to watch as the February signing period nears.
