THREE Chairs… June 2, 2026

Miami, under head coach Mario Cristobal, has rebuilt the Canes’ roster through a three-pronged talent acquisition strategy of high school recruiting, selective transfer portal recruiting and the financial power of name-image-likeness. It has resulted in a deep and talented roster of blue chip recruits that will be a sustainable force for decades to come,

The 2027 recruiting cycle is a beautiful example of SELECTIVE recruiting. After three years of massive talent acquisition, Cristobal and his staff have shifted to the secretive strategy to augment their already talented roster. As of this writing, Miami has 17 verbal commitments, currently ranked the #3 recruiting class, according to the 247Sports Composite. However, Miami’s earlier aggressive rebuild is said to be shifting to a selective class, smaller the the previous three classes. The 2027 class is estimated will be in the range of 20-22 recruits.

That means, that with six months left until pen officially meets paper, Miami has only 3-5 scholarship slots in the class. However, there are many more talented prospect still being recruited.

Below is a list, in alphabetical order, of ten top targets still high on Miami’s board.

EDG Jaiden Bryant*​

Hometown: Columbia, SC

School: Irmo

HT: 6'-3.5" | WT: 245 | Offers: 23 | Rating: 99 | Pos. Rank: 2 | Overall Rank: 13

Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: LSU commit

OV: 5/29/26 UOV: 4/3-4

Summary: Elite edge defender that brings power and a relentless motor in pursuit. Advanced hand control and the power to set the edge against the run. A potential impact player for a College Football Playoff contender. Projects as a potential impact player at the Power Four level. But first, Miami must “flip” him from LSU.

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TE Anthony Cartwright

Hometown: Franklin, MI

School: Detroit Country Day

HT: 6'-5" | WT: 235 | Offers: 36 | Rating: 90 | Position Rank: 20 | Overall Rank: 300

Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Florida, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon

OV: 6/5-6 /26 UOV:

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OC Gus Corsair

Hometown: Hays, KS

School: Hays

HT: 6'-2.5" | WT: 285 | Offers: 17 | Rating: 90 | Pos. Rank: 15 | Overall Rank: 300

Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Oregon

OV: 6/19/26 UOV:

Summary: Multi-sport athlete (Track & Field - recorded a 153-8 discus rep as a sophomore in April 2025) | A top offensive center prospect | Big, strong physical and intelligent. Before committing to the Ducks, Miami was in hot pursuit and was believed to be in Gus’ final review. Like Bryant, Miami must first flip him from Oregon.

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DE Marquis Evans

Hometown: Birmingham, AL

School: Spain Park

HT: 6'-3.5" | WT: 235 | Offers: 28 | Rating: 89 | Pos. Rank: 49 | Overall Rank: 408

Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Tennessee, Miami, Auburn, Florida, So. Carolina

OV: 5/29/26 UOV:

Summary: Multi-sport athlete (basketball). | Breakout year in 2024 - First season playing football. Totaled 45 tackles (6 TFL), 3 QBH, 2 sacks and 1 FR in 10 games. | Miami had him in for an official visit last weekend. While very talented, Marquis could get caught up in the numbers at that position.

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WR Quentin Hale*

Hometown: Corona, CA

School: Corona Centennial

HT: 6'-3" | WT: 192 | Offers: 25 | Rating: 97 | Pos. Rank: 11 | Overall Rank: 58

Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: USC commit

OV: --- UOV: ---

Summary: Multi-sport athlete (Track); 11.61 (2.4) in the 100-meter dash, 23.71 (1.2) in the 200-meter dash, 5-6 in the high jump, 19-11 in the long jump and 44-8.75 in the triple jump. | In 2025, 62 catches | Miami has a need for a big-body receiver. Hale checks all those boxes, but Miami has the tough task of “flipping” him from the Trojans.​

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LB Kaden Henderson

Hometown: Tampa, FL

School: Jesuit

HT: 6'-1.5" | WT: 218 | Offers: 47 | Rating: 98 | Position Rank: 1 | Overall Rank: 24

Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: LSU, Miami, Texas A&M, Ohio State and Notre Dame

OV: UOV: 8/31/25

SUMMARY: As a sophomore and junior, registered 177 tackles, 5 FF, 3 INT, 6 TFL, 3 PBU, 1 FF ​ | A longtime local priority for Miami, Henderson continues to say good things about Miami. It could come down to an NIL bidding war.

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S Andre Hyppolite

Hometown: Miami, FL

School: North Miami Beach

HT: 6'-1" | WT: 180 | Offers: 15 | Rating: 88 | Pos. Rank: 45 | Overall Rank: 523

Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Minnesota, Florida, Miami

OV: UOV: 3/5/26

Summary: In 2025, 63 TKL and 5 INT. 32 pass receptions, 405 yards and 4 TD​ | A talented local safety that Miami’s been hot on for quite some time.

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EDG DJ Jacobs*

Hometown: Roswell, GA

School: Blessed Trinity Catholic

HT: 6'-5" | WT: 325 | Offers: 38 | Rating: 99 | Position Rank: 1 | Overall Rank: 4

Status: Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Georgia commit

OV: UOV: 4/3-4

SUMMARY: Elite pass rushing prospect. Multi-sport athlete (football, basketball). Brings size potential, power and a ton of physicality. In 2024, 112 tackles (35 TFLs) and 12 sack. Projects as a multi-year high-major starter with NFL upside down the road. Committed but still open. Must get him back on campus.

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WR Tre Moore

​Hometown: Pflugerville, TX

School: Pflugerville Weiss

HT: 6'-3" | WT: 200 | Offers: 43 | Rating: 93 | Pos. Rank: 21 | Overall Rank: 160

Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami, Washington, Ohio State

OV: 5/29/26 UOV:

Summary: In 2025: 85 receptions, 1,443 yards, 19 TDs | A physically impressive receiver at 6'-4"/210, with room to grow. ​| In 2025, hauled in 38 receptions for 872 yards (14.1 YPC) and 12 TD. Brings length, size and raw skills. Projects as a potential impact player at the Power Four level. Appears to be a battle with the Huskies.

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WR Eli Woodard

Hometown: Temecula, CA

School: Chaparral

HT: 6'-1" | WT: 180 | Offers: 20 | Rating: 92 | Pos. Rank: 23 | Overall Rank: 178

Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami, Cal, UCLA

OV: 5/29/26 UOV: ---

Summary: Former USC commit. | Multi-sport athlete (track) 10.91 (2.6) in the 100-meter Projects at this stage as a potential multi-year starter at the Power Four level and 22.95 (1.0) in the 200-meter dash. | Long speed. Deep threat that can stretch defenses and flip the field with his long speed. | In 2025, 51 receptions, 1070 yds, 17 TDs

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BOTTOM LINE:

With limited spots available, who locks their place in Miami’s 2027 recruiting class?

GO CANES!