TOP of the Boards: ’27 TEs

Miami 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 …

TIGHT END:    

NEED: 1-2   |  LOW PRIORITY  
updated: 12/16/25

OVERVIEW: Miami is carrying six (6) tight ends  (Elija Lofton,  Alex Bauman, Hunter Carver, Jackson Carver, Luka Gilbert, Jack Nickel, Brock Schott). Only Bauman has exhauted his eligibility after this past season. Miami prefers to carry 5-6 tight ends on their roster. At this time, Miami has offered scholarships to fifteen 2027 prospects. Baring transfers, look for Miami to sign one or two tight ends in their 2027 recruiting class.

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

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SUMMARY: Three sport athlete (football, basketball and baseball) | Michigan State legacy | Brings size and growth potential.

Brock Williams

Hometown:  Libertyville, IL

School: Libertyville                     

HT: 6'-5"    |   WT: 210     |   Offers: 38  |   Rating: 97   |   Position Rank: 2  |  Overall Rank: 51

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier: Georgis, Ohio State, Texas

OV:           UOV:

SUMMARY: An elite receiving TE prospect. | Excellent hands... very good size, height, frame, long arms, athletic and strong. Room to add bulk. In 2024: 35 recep., 608 yds, 7 TDs

Seneca Driver

Hometown:  Danville, KY

School: Boyle County                      

HT: 6'-6"    |   WT:  234     |   Offers: 38  |   Rating:  96  |   Position Rank: 5 |  Overall Rank: 77

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier: Louisville, Penn State, Tennessee, Kentucky, Notre Dame

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SUMMARY: In 2024, caught  24 passes for 353 yards and 7 TDs

Jack Brown

Hometown: St. Charles, MO

School: Francis Howell Central             

HT: 6'-5"    |   WT: 215      |   Offers: 33   |   Rating: 95   |   Position Rank: 6  |  Overall Rank: 107

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier: TBD

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SUMMARY: Four-star tight end prospect. Big, strong, tough and aggressive run blocker. An elite receiver, with excellent hands and body control. Will be a big target down the middle and wins tough battles.

Malik Howard

Hometown: Oak Ridge, TN

School: Oak Ridge                     

HT: 6'-4"    |   WT: 225     |   Offers: 30  |   Rating:  92  |   Position Rank: 11 |  Overall Rank: 189

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier: Tennessee, Alabama, Miami, exas A&M, Vanderbilt,

OV: ---          UOV:9/20/25 (UF game)

SUMMARY:  An elite and versatile tight end prospect. Can be successful as an inline blocking TE or shift outside to receiver. Going to be a tough pull out of the Volunteer state. In 2024, caught 32 passes for 389 yds and 6 TDs.

BOTTOM LINE:

Miami will be very selective at tight end this cycle. We should see additional prospects emerge during the cycle.

GO CANES!