Riggins Plans Transfer Portal Exit From Texas A&M
Former four-star linebacker Kelvion Riggins, who never played a game for the Aggies, is leaving the program after departing during fall camp.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Football
Texas A&M linebacker Kelvion Riggins plans to enter the transfer portal, according to On3. Riggins never appeared in a game for the Aggies and was absent from the fall camp roster released in early August.
Why it matters
Riggins's departure adds to a wave of player exits from College Station during fall camp, including wide receivers Jerome Myles and Jonah Wilson and offensive lineman Nelson McGuire. Texas A&M could face additional losses to the portal this offseason.
Riggins was a four-star prospect in the 2025 recruiting class out of Forney, Texas, and drew offers from eight Power programs. He is absent from the updated Texas A&M roster as of November 4, and the reasons for his exit beyond the reported transfer plan remain unstated.
The players
Kelvion Riggins
A former four-star linebacker from Forney, Texas, who signed with Texas A&M in the 2025 recruiting class and never appeared in a game for the program.
Texas A&M Aggies
The Texas A&M University football program, a member of the Southeastern Conference based in College Station, Texas.
The details
Riggins left the Texas A&M program during fall camp and did not appear in a game for the Aggies. On3 reports he plans to enter the transfer portal, a move that would allow him to find a new team for the 2027 season.
Timeline
Early August 2026: Texas A&M's fall camp roster is released without Riggins listed.
November 4, 2026: Riggins is absent from the updated Texas A&M roster.
2027 season: Riggins can begin the process of finding a new team.
Transfer Context
Riggins's reported move reflects how the NCAA transfer portal has made roster turnover a routine part of college football, with players now able to seek new programs without the sit-out requirement that once applied. Texas A&M's fall camp losses fit a broader pattern in which high-profile recruits reassess their fit soon after arrival.
Riggins's departure removes a four-star prospect from the Aggies' depth chart before he played a snap, leaving Texas A&M to rebuild its linebacker rotation. Fans tracking roster turnover should watch whether he commits elsewhere once he enters the portal.
The takeaway
Roster turnover at Texas A&M this fall shows how quickly recruiting commitments can change once players reach campus. Readers following the program should expect continued movement as the portal window opens.
What happens next
Riggins can begin the process of finding a new team for the 2027 season after entering the transfer portal.
Further reading
For more on the Aggies' roster moves, see Football coverage in College Station.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sports Illustrated.
