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Aggies Land Top LB Talent
3 Jun
Summary
- Aston Whiteside committed to Texas A&M over top programs.
- He recorded 150 tackles and six tackles for loss.
- Whiteside joins a loaded front seven for the Aggies.
Three-star linebacker Aston Whiteside has officially committed to Texas A&M, concluding his official recruiting visit on May 30. The talented prospect chose the Aggies over prominent programs including Kentucky, Miami, and Texas Tech, reinforcing the team's recruiting efforts in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Whiteside, a 6-foot-2, 205-pound athlete from Lovejoy High School, adds significant depth to the Aggies' defense. His impressive stats include 150 total tackles, 13 pass breakups, six tackles for loss, and two forced fumbles over the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
As a member of the top-ranked 2027 recruiting class, Whiteside offers long-term potential for head coach Mike Elko's program. He will join a robust front seven that already includes transfer portal additions like defensive end Anto Saka and linebacker Ray Coney, bolstering the team's defensive capabilities for future seasons.
