Aggieland · Committed · 2027 HS
📌 The Reclassification
In yet another example of the evolving landscape of college football, the Texas A&M football program saw its 2027 class drop down to 25 commits and its 2026 class go up to 27 signees this week.
Joseph Hastings · 2026-08-20 · read on AggieYell →
📌 What the Reclass Means
West Boca Raton High School three-star cornerback Loia Valade committed to Texas A&M over Auburn, Florida, and Miami on June 2. Less than three months later, he is reclassified and expected to join the Aggies program this month. Wednesda…
Joseph Hastings · 2026-08-20 · read on AggieYell →
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RPM Share · Top 5
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Bryant Gross-Armiento
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Tim Banks
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Chris Collins
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Intel Feed · Aggie Yell
August 2026
10 claims
"Loia Valade, an A&M commitment since June 2, officially reclassified up to the 2026 class and signed with the Aggies on Wednesday night."
↗ New Texas A&M signee Loia Valade is excited to get to College Station early: 'I'm ready to compete'
"Valade's new Rivals Industry Rankings are the No. 567 overall prospect and the No. 59 cornerback in that 2026 group."
↗ New Texas A&M signee Loia Valade is excited to get to College Station early: 'I'm ready to compete'
"West Boca Raton High School three-star cornerback Loia Valade committed to Texas A&M over Auburn, Florida, and Miami on June 2."
↗ Loia Valade reclassifies to the 2026 class, signs with Texas A&M: Five Takeaways
"Less than three months later, he is reclassified and expected to join the Aggies program this month."
↗ Loia Valade reclassifies to the 2026 class, signs with Texas A&M: Five Takeaways
"Texas A&M landed a commitment from 2028 Boca Baton Rouge (FL) West three-star cornerback Loia Valade in June over Miami, Florida, and Auburn."
↗ Texas A&M Football commit Loia Valade reclassifies, set to join Aggies for 2026 season
"Before the decision to reclassify, first reported by Zach Blostein and Cade Draughon, Valade was ranked as the No. 46 cornerback according to the Rivals Industry Ranking."
↗ Texas A&M Football commit Loia Valade reclassifies, set to join Aggies for 2026 season
"However, he's now reclassifying and joining the Aggies this season."
↗ Texas A&M Football commit Loia Valade reclassifies, set to join Aggies for 2026 season
"and three-star prospects Hakim Frampton and Loia Valade"
↗ What we learned about Texas A&M recruiting in July: Maroon Musings
"Texas A&M cornerback commit Loia Valade is looking to take his game to the next level this season."
↗ Texas A&M commit season preview: Loia Valade trying to prove he's the best corner in the country
"Valade, who committed to the Aggies back on June 2, is playing his final year of prep ball at a new school."
↗ Texas A&M commit season preview: Loia Valade trying to prove he's the best corner in the country
June 2026
4 claims
"With the additions of four-star EDGE Frederick Ards III, three-star cornerback Loia Valade, three-star linebacker Aston Whiteside, and four-star EDGE Chance Archangel, the Aggies' first commitment in the 2028 class"
↗ Who could be next to join Texas A&M's top-ranked recruiting class?
"2027 Boca Raton (FL) West three-star athlete Loia Valade is the latest addition to the class, as he announced his commitment to Texas A&M on Tuesday, choosing the Aggies over Miami, Auburn, and several other programs."
↗ 2027 Boca Raton (FL) three-star CB Loia Valade commits to Texas A&M
"The 5-foot-11, 180-pound prospect is set to announce his commitment tomorrow evening, and sources continue to indicate that Texas A&M is the program generating the most momentum heading into decision day."
↗ Texas A&M trending for defensive back with commitment nearing
"Despite Texas A&M not being expected to host him until later this month, the Aggies appear to hold the advantage entering the final stretch of his recruitment."
↗ Texas A&M trending for defensive back with commitment nearing
May 2026
3 claims
"2027 Boca Raton (FL) West three-star safety Loia Valade is a name that has emerged for Texas A&M following an offer this spring"
↗ Maroon Tracker: Previewing Mark Matthews' commitment and what lies ahead for Texas A&M
"He has an official visit set to College Station for June 12-14"
↗ Maroon Tracker: Previewing Mark Matthews' commitment and what lies ahead for Texas A&M
"Texas A&M cornerbacks coach Bryant Gross-Armiento is the lead recruiter for Valade"
↗ Maroon Tracker: Previewing Mark Matthews' commitment and what lies ahead for Texas A&M
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RECLASSIFIED OUT 8/19/26 — moved up to the 2026 class and signed with Texas A&M. Committed here 6/2/26 over Auburn, Florida and Miami; see the 2026 membership for the live record. (AggieYell 874/875/852)
Reclassified up from the 2027 class and signed 8/19/26, confirmed by an A&M press release. Committed 6/2/26 over Auburn, Florida and Miami. Joining during fall camp; brought in as a defensive back, cornerback the likely spot (BGA the primary recruiter), nickel possible. (AggieYell 874/875/852)
