MOST REALISTIC… November 9, 2025

November 9, 2025

After the disappointing loss to SMU, Miami rebounded with a convincing win against Syracuse on Saturday.

Miami (7-2, 3-2) will likely not go to Charlotte this season and unlikely to get a bid to the college football playoff. Our focus must now shift to closing strong on the recruiting trail.

Who are the most likely realistic prospects Miami still has a realistic chance to land next month?

WARNING…we may be overly optimistic.

Safety Blake Stewart

Miami is still hunting for a second safety in this class and Stewart has been a top priority for long time. He’s backed off his commitment to Clemson and the door may be open for the Canes.

Safety JJ Dunnigan

A late riser on Miami’s board, Dunnigan de-committed from Kansas recently and it appears to be a battle between Colorado and Miami for this four-star talent. With the unstable situation in Boulder right now, the Canes could be in an advantageous position.

DL Isaac Chukwurah

After Penn State fired James Franklin, Miami quickly offered Isaac. A under-rated talent, many blue blood schools jumped into the competition to sign this high upside interior defensive lineman. Isaac is currently taking an official visit to Miami this weekend. He’s already visited NC State and has official visits planned to West Virginia and Syracuse later this month. Miami is in a very good position here.

DT Logan Nagle (Pitt commit)

Miami is still looking for quality interior defensive linemen. While currently committed to Pitt, Logan Nagle is keeping an open mind to alternate options, including Miami. He has potential growth capacity and could develop into a big nose tackle with quickness. So far this season, he has 54 tackles, 19.5 TFLs and 8 sacks. He currently visiting Miami for the Syracuse game.

Edge DeAnthony Lafayette (LSU commit)

Lafayette is currently committed to LSU but the coaching chaos in Baton Rouge may make DeAnthony consider other options. Miami’s been on him for awhile and he appears intrigued with being coached by Hall of Fame Aaron Taylor.

TE Gavin Mueller (Colorado commit)

Yet another late riser on Miami’s board, Mueller is a perfect pairing with Israel Briggs. However, he’s committed to Colorado, but the situation in Boulder has made him consider his options, including Miami. It appears the interest is mutual.

Other Possible Targets: (to a lesser degree)

WR Calvin Russell*, DL Bryce Perry-Wright*, EDG Anthony “Tank” Jones*, DB Justice Fitzpatrick*, RB Derrek Cooper*, DL Nolan Wilson*, EDG Dre Quinn*

Impact…

Should Miami land these five targets, the 2026 class would score 274.86. In 2025, the Canes class would have ranked #12. In 2024, this score would place Miami at #11. In 2023, Miami’s class would have ranked #11. In 2022, Miami’s class would have ranked #8.

BOTTOM LINE:

If the Canes finish strong, a top ten recruiting class is still possible if they can land one or two of the big fish (listed above).

GO CANES!