Top of the Boards - '27 QBs

Miami recently completed it second 10-win season in a row, while capturing the #10 2026 recruiting class in the nation.

Head coach Mario Cristobal and his staff have already begun to evaluate and offer scholarships to 2027 prospective prospects. To date, Miami has received FOUR non-binding verbal commitments.

In this edition of the CaneReports, we introduce the early targets at …

QUARTERBACK:

NEED: 1 | HIGH PRIORITY​

updated: 12/9/25

OVERVIEW: With Carson Beck headed to the NFL, Miami will return three quarterbacks (Emory Williams, Judd Anderson, Luke Nickel), with true freshman Dereon Coleman arriving in 2026. Assuming no transfers out after the 2025 season, Miami is expected roster five quarterbacks in the 2026.

AT THIS TIME, here are the targets at the top of Miami’s board.

Gunner Rivers

Hometown: Fairhope, AL School: St. Michael Catholic

HT: 6'-3.5" | WT: 205 | Offers: 5 | Rating: 96 | Position Rank: 7 | Overall Rank: 88

Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Texas, Auburn, NC State

UOV: --- | OV: ---

SUMMARY: Son of Philip Rivers, former 8x Pro Bowl QB. | 2024: completed 267 of 424 passes (63%) for 3,947 yards with 36 TD and 6 INT. Also ran for 2 TD.​​​​

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​Charlie Foulke IV

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA School: St. Joseph's Prep

HT: 6'-1" | WT: 170 | Offers: 9 | Rating: 86 | Pos. Rank: 47 | Overall Rank: 695

Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Penn State, NC State

OV: ——— UOV: 11/15/25 (NCSU)

SUMMARY: A solid competitor with game management poise, accuracy and mobility. Pennsylvania 6A player of the year as a sophomore.

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Elijah Haven

Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA School: Dunham School

HT: 6'-5" | WT: 215 | Offers: 15 | Rating: 98 | Pos. Rank: 2 | Overall Rank: 26

Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, LSU

OV: --- UOV: ---

SUMMARY: The #2 ranked QB in 2027. | In 2024, passed for 3093, 37 TDs, 7 INT, rushed for 925 yds and 19 TDs | Long shot; must get him on-campus to stand a chance.

BOTTOM LINE:

It’s way too early to identify Miami’s final targets at this position. However, it all starts with the quarterback position. The race is on!

GO CANES!