Frederick Ards III commits to Texas A&M amid SEC competition

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Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Frederick Ards III commits to Texas A&M amid SEC competition
Summary

Four-star edge Frederick Ards III has committed to the Texas A&M Aggies for the 2027 recruiting class. The Orlando, Florida native chose Texas A&M over other SEC rivals including South Carolina, Florida, FSU, and Alabama. His commitment follows a strong junior season at Jones High School, where he recorded 80 tackles and 11 sacks. Ards is Texas A&M's second commitment this month after adding three-star linebacker Aston Whiteside. This addition strengthens the Aggies' position as they aim for a top recruiting class, now totaling 17 members.

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  • Ards is the fifth defensive lineman in A&M's 2027 class.
  • He was ranked as the No. 76 overall player in Rivals' rankings.
  • Ards officially visited Texas A&M this weekend.
  • He joins recent commitments from other official visitors.
  • Texas A&M now has 17 recruits for their 2027 class.
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  • 5:01 PMYahoo SportsBlue-chip edge commits to Texas A&M over SEC rivals
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The Texas A&M Aggies have made another addition along the defensive line, recieving a commitment from four-star edge Frederick Ards III.

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