# Texas A&M Loses LB Commit to Miami

> Texas A&M four-star linebacker Aston Whiteside flips to Miami Hurricanes after disappointing 2026 season.
- Title: Texas A&M Loses LB Commit to Miami · Texas A&M Aggies On SI
- Summary: Texas A&M four-star linebacker Aston Whiteside flips to Miami Hurricanes after disappointing 2026 season.
- Keywords: texas am, miami hurricanes, aston whiteside, linebacker, recruiting, 2026 season, 2027 recruiting cycle, mike elko, sports, Texas, Loses, Commit
- Source: Texas A&M Aggies On SI — https://si.com/college/tamu/football/texas-am-loses-lb-commit-to-miami-amid-disappointing-season
- Published: 2026-10-21T23:27:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: texas am, miami hurricanes, aston whiteside, linebacker, recruiting, 2026 season, 2027 recruiting cycle, mike elko, sports
## Texas A&M Aggies
Texas A&M Aggies suffer notable recruiting loss during disappointing 2026 season.
## Aston Whiteside
Aston Whiteside flips commitment to Miami Hurricanes after June 2026.
## Recruiting History
Whiteside originally committed to Texas A&M in June 2026 but flipped to Miami.
## 2026 Season Status
Texas A&M season has fallen off rails after championship hopes turned to bowl eligibility struggles.
## Offers Received
Whiteside received offers from Michigan, Texas Tech, Arizona State, Kentucky, Florida State, TCU, Oklahoma State, Baylor, Iowa State, Arizona and more.
## Decision Factors
Whiteside took official visit to Miami this summer which influenced his flip decision.
## 2027 Recruiting Class
Texas A&M still has No. 1 class in 2027 recruiting cycle despite losing Whiteside.
## Future Outlook
Texas A&M must stay active with 2027 commits to maintain No. 1 recruiting class status.
## Key takeaway

Texas A&M four-star linebacker Aston Whiteside has flipped his commitment to Miami Hurricanes amid a disappointing 2026 season.