2027 3-star DB and Texas A&M target sets commitment date

Texas A&M’s 2027 recruiting class will continue to take center stage over the next two months, and coach Mike Elko’s priority prospect list now includes one of the more undervalued but rising defensive recruits who is high on the Aggies after his recent visit this spring.

Last Tuesday, it was revealed that 2027 three-star defensive back Loia Valade set his official visit with Texas A&M for June 12-14, which will be a packed weekend, and provide Elko and Gross-Armiento to develop a stronger relationship with the underrated DB, whose versatility and work ethic make him an intriguing fit in the Aggies’ future defense.

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After running a verified 4.43 40-yard dash last year, the Tennessee native transferred to Boca Raton (FL) this offseason, looking to play on an even bigger stage, which will likely lead to increased attention late in the recruiting process. This move is unsurprising for prospects who feel that they should be ranked higher after playing at a smaller program with less scouting attention.

With five SEC offers, Texas A&M has continued to stand out, and, as of Monday, the Aggies are one of Valade’s final five finalists, paired with Auburn, Miami, and Florida, and will reportedly announce his commitment on June 27.

Set to take his Texas A&M official visit on June 12-14, the five-tool prospect has not received a formal prediction to land with the Aggies, but if his OV goes well, I could easily see Elko and his staff landing his commitment.