Loia Valade 'excited' to join the Aggie family

On Tuesday afternoon, 2027 Boca Raton (FL) West Boca Raton ATH Loia Valade announced his verbal commitment to Mike Elko and the Fightin' Texas Aggies. Following his decision, Valade spoke to TexAgs about why he picked the Maroon & White.
By Jason Howell
June 2, 2026
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Texas A&M is back in Florida, and this time Mike Elko & Co. have come for one of the fastest-rising post-spring prospects in the country in Boca Raton (FL) West Boca Raton ATH Loia Valade‍.

The 5-foot-11 and 180-pound standout received his Texas A&M offer on May 1, and he snuck into town for a quick and quiet May unofficial visit.

On Tuesday, Valade made his choice public as he announced his commitment to the Aggies over Auburn, Florida and Miami.

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