Miami added another major piece to its 2027 recruiting class Wednesday night, landing four-star linebacker Aston Whiteside after flipping him from Texas A&M.
Whiteside announced the move on social media, ending a commitment to the Aggies that had only been in place since June 1. The 6-2, 205-pound defender is ranked by 247Sports’ composite rankings as the No. 27 linebacker and No. 347 player in the 2027 class.
The Burleson, Texas, native had been on Miami’s campus for the Hurricanes’ home game against Florida State this weekend, and he made clear beforehand what he wanted to see from the program. He said he was looking for “energy, physicality and competitiveness.”
“It’s a big rivalry game, so I want to see how the team responds to that atmosphere and competes for four quarters,” Whiteside said.
Even after his Texas A&M pledge, Miami kept pressing. Whiteside said last week, “Miami has definitely continued to recruit me hard and show me a lot of love,” and that persistence paid off.
On the field, Whiteside has put together a strong season. He posted 46 tackles, three tackles for loss and a forced fumble last season, then followed with 91 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, four sacks and one forced fumble this year. He also added a punt return touchdown.
A UM source said the Hurricanes value more than just his production. Whiteside’s father played in the NFL and CFL, and Miami likes his high GPA, maturity and intelligence along with his athleticism.
He now joins two other blue-chip linebackers in Miami’s 2027 class, A.J. Randle Jr. and Noah Glover.
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