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Texas A&M secures commitment from athlete Loia Valade for 2027 class

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:49 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Texas A&M secures commitment from athlete Loia Valade for 2027 class

Summary

Loia Valade committed to Texas A&M on June 2, choosing the Aggies over Auburn, Florida, and Miami. The Boca Raton, Florida native is a three-star athlete ranked No. 797 overall and No. 22 at his position in the Rivals rankings. Valade's versatile background includes playing offensive positions and defensive back, contributing significantly in his junior year. This addition marks the 18th commitment for Texas A&M's 2027 recruiting class, which is currently ranked No. 1 in the nation. Valade expressed excitement about joining a competitive program poised for future success.

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Key Details

•Loia Valade announced commitment during a Rivals YouTube broadcast
•Valade has 29 receptions for 456 yards and five touchdowns
•He recorded 21 tackles and two interceptions last season
•Texas A&M's recruiting class now has 18 members
•Valade aims to contribute in the secondary for the Aggies

Latest Updates

10:31 PMYahoo Sports — Three-star athlete commits to Texas A&M over Auburn, Florida
9:49 PMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M adds touted ATH Loia Valade to Rivals No. 1 ranked recruiting class

What they're saying

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Boca Raton (Fla.) West Boca Raton’s touted athlete recruit Loia Valade announced his commitment to Texas A&M on Tuesday night during a live broadcast on the Rivals YouTube Channel. The 6-foot, 190-pound Valade chose to play for his future head coach Mike Elko and the Aggies over his other finalists in Auburn, Florida and Miami. Valade took […]
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