After one of the most star-studded recruiting weekends in program history, the first domino to fall comes in the form of a flip.

Four-star 2027 linebacker Aston Whiteside has announced his commitment to the University of Miami, flipping from a Texas A&M pledge held since June.



A 6-foot-2, 215-pound backer from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Whiteside has some of the best athleticism in the class. He boasts a 10.9 mark in the 100-meter and a 10'3 broad jump, evident in his field-playing ability sideline to sideline.

The Texas native can go downhill and hold his own in coverage when needed across multiple positions, featuring as a strong safety or in the "big nickel" role.

He utilizes his mobility as a tackling machine. In only seven games this year for his Centennial side, Whiteside has recorded 91 total tackles, 11 TFL's, four sacks and a forced fumble.



In addition to his physical traits, Whiteside brings NFL bloodlines with his father Aston Whiteside Sr. who was a former edge rusher for the Cowboys, Bengals and Bears in the early 2010s.

Following his visit for the FSU game this weekend, he spoke highly about Miami's defensive grittiness - specifically shouting out Hurricane linebacker Mo Toure.

"Watching that Hurricanes defense in action, they're getting after the ball," Whiteside said to CIS on Sunday. "[Miami's] resilience was a great quality to watch."



Miami's latest commitment joins linebackers AJ Randle and Noah Glover as the Hurricanes haul at the position for the class.

This class could prove crucial with the loss of both starting linebackers in Toure and Chase Smith following this season. UM is also expected to be active in the portal here.

And as the road comes to a close on the 2027 class with Signing Day not too far in the distance, Miami could see both further addition and attrition ahead.

LINK TO PRECOMMIT THREAD:

https://www.canesinsight.com/threads/aston-whiteside-olb-ss-receives-an-offer.208246/

 

This commit is huge imo. Someone mentioned this before, but he is having a killer senior season vs top Texas competition. Texas high school ball is great for coaching and development. This means he will likely be ready earlier than most.

I wouldn't be shocked at all if he is being talked about like Dunnigan or Mallory this summer and makes an immediate impact.

 

 

Nice LB is a major need. I wouldn't count on any of our non-freshman returning.

Whatever happened to the potential of Kellen Wiley?

 

Is he an EE. Get the kid in the weight room and he may be ready for some snaps as a freshmen. Either way he will be a special teams demon right off the bat. That’s when you know your roster is good when 4 star freshmen are flying all over your special teams with elite speed.

 

Whatever happened to the potential of Kellen Wiley?

Wasn't he injured the beginning of the season?

 

Wasn't he injured the beginning of the season?

I don't think so. He was playing the first few weeks.

 

This commit is huge imo. Someone mentioned this before, but he is having a killer senior season vs top Texas competition. Texas high school ball is great for coaching and development. This means he will likely be ready earlier than most.

I wouldn't be shocked at all if he is being talked about like Dunnigan or Mallory this summer and makes an immediate impact.

That would be great because we need someone to make an impact at LB!

 

Nice LB is a major need. I wouldn't count on any of our non-freshman returning.

Whatever happened to the potential of Kellen Wiley?

His potential is through the roof. For someone reason the coaches trust others

 

 

If he's legitimately 6'2 215, not a thing to worry about in that regard. In two years, he'll likely be 230 lb. But you never know with listed heights and weights.

Pruitt was apparently under 200 when he got to Miami.

I'm seeing 205 as his listed weight and probably 200. Hoping it's off and closer to 215 like you say or this dude won't be playing much next year.

 

His potential is through the roof. For someone reason the coaches trust others

I'm aware of all that. I was basically asking @Calinative if he has given up on Wiley since he said he expects all non freshmen LBs to be gone after this season.

 

After one of the most star-studded recruiting weekends in program history, the first domino to fall comes in the form of a flip.

Four-star 2027 linebacker Aston Whiteside has announced his commitment to the University of Miami, flipping from a Texas A&M pledge held since June.



A 6-foot-2, 215-pound backer from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Whiteside has some of the best athleticism in the class. He boasts a 10.9 mark in the 100-meter and a 10'3 broad jump, evident in his field-playing ability sideline to sideline.

The Texas native can go downhill and hold his own in coverage when needed across multiple positions, featuring as a strong safety or in the "big nickel" role.

He utilizes his mobility as a tackling machine. In only seven games this year for his Centennial side, Whiteside has recorded 91 total tackles, 11 TFL's, four sacks and a forced fumble.



In addition to his physical traits, Whiteside brings NFL bloodlines with his father Aston Whiteside Sr. who was a former edge rusher for the Cowboys, Bengals and Bears in the early 2010s.

Following his visit for the FSU game this weekend, he spoke highly about Miami's defensive grittiness - specifically shouting out Hurricane linebacker Mo Toure.

"Watching that Hurricanes defense in action, they're getting after the ball," Whiteside said to CIS on Sunday. "[Miami's] resilience was a great quality to watch."



Miami's latest commitment joins linebackers AJ Randle and Noah Glover as the Hurricanes haul at the position for the class.

This class could prove crucial with the loss of both starting linebackers in Toure and Chase Smith following this season. UM is also expected to be active in the portal here.

And as the road comes to a close on the 2027 class with Signing Day not too far in the distance, Miami could see both further addition and attrition ahead.

LINK TO PRECOMMIT THREAD:

https://www.canesinsight.com/threads/aston-whiteside-olb-ss-receives-an-offer.208246/

Those are elite measurable’s right there by this kid. Big get right there!