theCALL: ’26 Mock Class (v10.0)

October 8, 2025

With the season approaching the halfway mark, we are getting a solid picture of the Canes’ potential 2026 recruiting class. It could be a top 10 class.

The CaneReports will publish a monthly roster of who we feel Miami will land in the 2026 recruiting class. We’ll try to publish the latest projection each month.

To date, Miami has offered 416 non-binding verbal scholarship offers. With less than 60 days until the start of the early signing period, it’s now decision time for many prospects. Over the next eight weeks, we expect the Canes’ class to round out for this cycle as Miami makes their final fall push to national signing day in December.

The Canes’ 2026 recruiting class currently stands at twenty-three (23) verbal commits, ranking the class at 12 nationally and #1 in the ACC. The class’ quality rating stands at a healthy 90.85.

So let’s take our tenth swing of the cycle.

2026 Miami Mock Class:

October, 2025

DROPPED OFF: DT Alister Vallejo*, S Jowell Combay

Quarterback: (1)

Dereon Coleman - COMMITTED

The Canes got their man. Dereon is firmly committed to Miami. We are not projecting further quarterback commitments this cycle.

Running Back: (1)

Javian Mallory - COMMITTED

At this time, we are projecting Javian Mallory will be the only new freshman running back to wear orange and green in 2026.

Wide Receiver: (5)

Vance Spafford - COMMITTED

Tyran Evans - COMMITTED

Somourian Wingo - COMMITTED

Calvin Russell

Milan Parris

Miami must replace a lot of production this cycle. Our current projection is high four-star commit Vance Stafford, four-star Somourian Wingo, (three-star Tyran Evans, four-star Milan Paris and five-star Calvin Russell (flip). Miami has a solid group of receivers now but the addition of Russell and Parris would make this class one of the best in the country.

Tight End: (1)

Israel Briggs - COMMITTED

Miami is being selective in the tight end room this cycle. The Canes landed a commitment from elite Israel Briggs. Miami could go with one tight end this cycle. Or convert Milan Parris to tight end.

Offensive Tackle: (3)

Jackson Cantwell - COMMITTED

Ben Congdon - COMMITTED

Joel Ervin - COMMIMTED

Much to our delight, Miami has landed commitments from 5-star Jackson Cantwell, 4-star Ben Congdon and 4-star Joel Ervin. AT THIS TIME, we are projecting this group to be one of the best offensive tackle classes in the country.

Interior Offensive Line: (3)

Canon Pickett - COMMITTED

JJ Sparks - COMMITTED

Rhys Woodrow - COMMITTED

Like offensive tackle, the interior OL quality is very good this cycle. And there were some twists and turns this summer as the Canes landed three quality interior linemen. AT THIS TIME, we are projecting JJ Sparks, Rhys Woodrow, and Canon Pickett will land at Miami.

Edge Rusher: (2)

Asharri Charles - COMMITTED

Anthony “Tank” Jones

Miami is loaded at this position and have stacked another blue chip talent in Asharri Charles. Coach Aaron Taylor is hunting for another whale, Anthony “Tank” Jones. We are calling this “flip” for Miami. AT THIS TIME, we are projecting Asharri Charles and the “Tank” for this cycle.

Defensive Tackle: (3)

Tyson Bacon  - COMMITTED

Anthony Kennedy, Jr. - COMMITTED

Frederic Sainteus  - COMMITTED

Everyone wants quality defensive tackles. Very tough competition, so the recruiting battles are underway. At this time, we are projecting Tyson Bacon, Anthony Kennedy, Jr. and Frederic Sainteus will be Canes on signing day.

Defensive End (SDE): (1)

Lekhy Thompkins* (Louisville commit)

Miami needs more depth here A new name has emerged recently. At this time, we feel Miami will flip Lekhy Thompkins.

Linebacker: (2)

Jordan Campbell  - COMMITTED

Justin Edwards  - COMMITTED

Miami has a young and talented linebacker room but lacks enough depth. The staff wants to stack blue chip talent for the future. The Canes have landed commitments from two coveted prospects, Jordan Campbell and Justin “JJ” Edwards. The Canes appear to be finished at this position, unless a special talent emerges.

Cornerback: (4)

Jontavius Wyman  - COMMITTED

Camdin Portis - COMMITTED

Jaelen Waters  - COMMITTED

Brody Jennings  - COMMITTED

Justice Fitzpatrick (flip target)

Miami has made it clear they are rebuilding the back end of the defense. The Canes have landed commitments from four blue-chip prospects and appear to be focused on a "whale" to top their haul.

Safety: (1)

Cortez Redding  - COMMITTED

Like cornerback, Miami is rebuilding with blue chip talent at safety. The Canes have near-term playing time to offer. In July, Miami landed 4-star Cortez Redding and are in the hunt for a second safety in the 2026 class from among committed safeties Jowell Combay (Tennessee), Markell Taylor (Cincinnati) and Jamar Owens (Indiana).

BOTTOM LINE:

Recruiting has been slow over the last few months but Miami remains positioned for a strong finish. Mario is famous for his recruiting stretch drives. Look for another strong finish and a top 10 finish.

Miami took only 21 new recruits in the 2025 class and the roster limit is now 105 scholarship players. We feel the Canes may carry as many as 27-30 recruits in the 2026 class. We are projecting a 2026 class of 27 new recruits.

The above class would currently score 289.36. In 2025, this score would have ranked #7. In 2024, this score would have ranked #5. In 2023, this score would have ranked #4. In 2022, this score would have ranked #5.

Miami should finish with another solid top 10 class. The success on the field this season may take the class into the top 5 in the nation. Mario may have a few surprises up his sleeve.

Miami may also elect to return to the Transfer Portal after the season to fill remaining roster needs for 2026.

Our Miami 2026 mock class will likely change over the course of the final two months. Check back in November for the latest projection update on theCALL.

GO CANES!