TOP DOGS: 2028 Recruiting

7/16/26 - Miami is already hot on the 2028 recruiting trail with two verbal commitments to the class, now ranked #5 in the nation, according to the 247Sports Composite.

This edition of CaneReports will focus on the very early Top Dogs for Miami at each position.

Check back for updates.

QUARTERBACK:

Knox Annis (Jacksonville, FL - Mandarin) | COMMITTED

6’3” / 205 | Rating: 86 | Pos Rank: 40 | Overall Rank: 500

RUNNING BACK:

Xander Edwards (Jacksonville, FL - The Bolles School)

6’1” / 210 | Rating: 95 | Pos Rank: 7 | Overall Rank:117

WIDE RECEIVER:

Brysen Wright (Jacksonville, FL - Mandarin)

6’3.5” / 215 | Rating: 99 | Pos Rank: 1 | Overall Rank:1

TIGHT END:

Peter Pierre (Hollywood, FL - Chaminade-Madonna)

6’-4” / 220 | Rating: 91 | Pos Rank: 9 | Overall Rank: 242

OFFENSIVE TACKLE:

Maui Tonata (Orem, UT - Orem)

6’5” / 315 | Rating: 94 | Pos Rank: 1 | Overall Rank: 8

INTERRIOR OFFENSIVE LINE:

Kweli Fielder (Carrollton, GA - Carrollton) | COMMITTED

6’-4” / 310 | Rating: 97 | Pos Rank: 3 | Overall Rank: 59

DEFENSIVE ENDS: (EDGE)

Asher Ghioto (Jacksonville, FL - The Bolles School)

6’-5” / 240 | Rating: 99 | Pos Rank: 1 | Overall Rank: 3

DEFENSIVE LINE:

Dawson Jacobs (Roswell, GA - Blessed Trinity Catholic)

6’-3” / 240 | Rating: 93 | Pos Rank: 20 | Overall Rank: 177

LINEBACKER:

Gabriel Player (Melbourne, FL - Eau Gallie)

6’-4” / 190 | Rating: 97 | Pos Rank: 4 | Overall Rank: 62

CORNERBACK:

Jordan Hicks (Mission Viejo, CA - (Mission Viejo)

6’-1” /180 | Rating: 92 | Pos Rank: 20 | Overall Rank: 200

NICKEL:

Casey Barner (Powder Springs, GA - McEachern)

5’-11” /190 | Rating: 99 | Pos Rank: 1 S | Overall Rank: 6

SAFETY:

James Foster III (Lancaster, TX - (Lancaster)

6’-1” /195 | Rating: 98 | Pos Rank: 2 | Overall Rank: 21

ATHLETE:

A'mir Sears (Miami, FL - Miami Columbus)

6’-1” /178 | Rating: 99 | Pos Rank: 1 | Overall Rank: 1

BOTTOM LINE:

More elite high school players than ever are seriously interested in playing their college football in Coral Gables. The recruiting cycle is a long one and anything can happen along the way. If the Canes can can continue their on-field success, Miami will be a college power for years to come.

GO CANES!