Aston Whiteside commits to Texas A&M for 2027 recruiting class
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:04 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Aston Whiteside, a three-star linebacker from Burleson, Texas, has committed to Texas A&M as part of their 2027 recruiting class. He announced his decision after an official visit to the campus, choosing the Aggies over Kentucky, Texas Tech, and Miami. Whiteside is ranked No. 491 nationally and is the first linebacker commit for Texas A&M in this cycle. He becomes the 16th overall commitment for the Aggies, who currently hold the top-ranked recruiting class, featuring five five-star prospects. This commitment enhances Texas A&M’s defense as they aim for a historic signing class this summer.
- •Whiteside is the first linebacker for Texas A&M's 2027 class.
- •He was previously set to visit Kentucky this month.
- •Whiteside recorded 46 tackles in nine games last season.
- •Texas A&M is currently listed as having the top recruiting class.
- •He chose the Aggies over Kentucky, Texas Tech, and Miami.
- 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — In-state linebacker commits to Texas A&M
- 12:53 AMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M lands 2027 LB Aston Whiteside
"Burleson (Texas) Centennial three-star linebacker Aston Whiteside has committed to Texas A&M, according to Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett. He chose the Aggies over the likes of Kentucky, Texas Tech and Miami. He is the No. 491 overall prospect and No. 41 LB in the 2027 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes […]
"The Texas A&M Aggies have landed a commitment from three-star linebacker Aston Whiteside, bolstering their 2027 recruiting class.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 1:04 AMIn-state linebacker commits to Texas A&M
The Texas A&M Aggies have landed a commitment from three-star linebacker Aston Whiteside, bolstering their 2027 recruiting class.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 12:53 AMTexas A&M lands 2027 LB Aston Whiteside
Burleson (Texas) Centennial three-star linebacker Aston Whiteside has committed to Texas A&M, according to Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett. He chose the Aggies over the likes of Kentucky, Texas Tech and Miami. He is the No. 491 overall prospect and No. 41 LB in the 2027 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes […]
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