Miami will feature one of the best running back rooms in the country in 2026, featuring as many as four backs led by Mark Fletcher Jr.. Coach Cristobal is committed to talent acquisition, stacking blue chip players at every position. He believes competition is a critical factor in maintaining a consistent contender for championships. Behind Fletcher will be, in no particular order, CharMar Brown, Jordan Lyle, Girard Pringle Jr., and Chris Wheatley-Humphrey, with freshman  Ja

February 17, 2026: Miami is coming off a CFP run that took them to the national championship game. Head coach Mario Cristobal intends to take advantage of their playoff run while on the 2027 recruiting trail. Miami’s 2027 recruiting class currently has four verbal commitments and ranks as the #19 class in the nation and #6 class in the ACC. But make no mistake, Cristobal is playing the long game and intends to finish with a top 5 class in December. It’s still very early in th