TOP of the Boards: ’27 RBs

Miami recently completed it second 10-win season in a row, while capturing another top ten 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 …

RUNNING BACK:    

NEED: 1-2  |   MEDIUM PRIORITY  | 
updated: 12/12/25


OVERVIEW: Miami's vaulted rushing attack is scheduled to return four backs (Mark Fletcher, Jordan Lyle,  CharMar Brown, Girard Pringle) Jr. ) In 2025, they will be joined by 2026 true freshman Javian Mallory.  None will exhaust their eligibility after the 2025 season. However, there is the real possibility Fletcher will elect to leave early for the NFL.  We may also experience a transfer. Miami prefers to carry five running backs because of the physical nature of the position. Look for the Canes to sign two running backs in the 2027 recruiting class.

Kemon Spell

Hometown: McKeesport, PA

School: McKeesport                       

HT: 5'-9" | WT: 205  |  Offers: 20 |  Rating: 99 |  Pos. Rank: 1|  Overall Rank: 7

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Georgia, Miami, Ohio State, Notre Dame, USC

OV:  TBD         UOV: TBD

Summary: Multi-sport athlete (TRACK & FIELD) | Penn State de-commit | A hard-nosed and physical runner who mixes quickness and toughness. Projects as a potential impact player for a Power 4 contender. In breakout sophomore season, rushed for 1,681 yds (10.7 ypc) and 24 TDs.

Myson Johnson-Cook  

Hometown:  East St. Louis, IL 

School: East St. Louis                      

HT: 6'-2" | WT: 220  |  Offers: 41 |  Rating: 98 |  Pos. Rank: 2 ATH |  Overall Rank: 31

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Texas A&M

OV:           UOV:

Summary: Multi-sport athlete. Versatile, could play running back or linebacker. In 2024: 911 yards rushing, 14 TDs (10.4 YPC); 4 pass receptions, 27 yards, 1 TD.

Ty Keys 

Hometown: Poplarville, MS 

School:  Poplarville                   

HT: 6'-1" | WT: 190  |  Offers: 16  |  Rating: 94 |  Pos. Rank: 9  |  Overall Rank: 133

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Miss State

OV:           UOV:

Summary: in 2023, 148 carries for 1,222 yards (8.3 YPC). In 2024, 101 carries for 565 yards and 7 TD

Noah Roberts        

Hometown:  Chandler, AZ 

School:   Basha                     

HT: 6'-1" |  WT:  190 |  Offers: 35 |  Rating: 95 |  Pos. Rank:  6  |  Overall Rank:  105

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  TBD

OV:           UOV:

Summary: Brings speed, power, balance, burst and quickness. Very good hands. A complete back. In 2024 (13 Games) - 152 carries, 1,067 yards (7.0 avg), 19 TDs, 32 catches, 358 yards, 4 TDs.

Brayden Tyson

Hometown: Snellville, GA

School:  Brookwood                      

HT: 6'-0" | WT: 235  |  Offers: 38 |  Rating: 92 |  Pos. Rank: 17  |  Overall Rank: 219

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  FSU, Miami

OV:           UOV:

Summary: UGA legacy, FSU heavy lean with Miami in mix | In 2024, rushed for 2123, 26 TDs, caught 20 passes for 326 yds and 3 TDs

BOTTOM LINE:

Miami is gearing up for multiple “whales” at running back.

GO CANES!