TOP of the Boards: ’28 Early Dirty Dozen
With the 2027 recruiting class just about complete, Miami’s football recruiting focus is shifting to 2028.
Currently, the Canes have the #5 2028 recruiting class in the nation and #1 ACC class with two verbal commitments from QB Knox Annis and OL Kweli Fielder.
While we don’t know the projected 2028 class size, we are getting early vibes on about a dozen or so uncommitted prospects that could make up the remaining core of Miami’s class. In addition to Annie and Fielder, here are the early names to know…
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DB A'mir Sears
Hometown: Miami, FL School: Miami Columbus
HT: 6'-1" | WT: 178 | Offers: 47 | Rating: 99 | Pos. Rank: 1 ATH | Overall Rank: 2
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: LSU, Miami, Texas A&M
OV: TBD UOV: 8/31/25, 6/1/25, 3/25/25, 7/27/24
Evaluation: 247Sports - Best kid in the park type of athlete that plays with an edge. Could be deployed in multiple roles, but warrants a look at cornerback. Swallows up assignments with his length and wiry strength. Quick to react in coverage and isn’t afraid to take risks. Strikes as an open-field tackler and gets guys on the ground. Frame, bounce and instincts suggest impact potential on Saturdays.
Summary: Elite local athlete. | Multi-sport athlete - 23.40 in the 200-meter dash, 5-9.75 in the HJ and 17-10.25 in the LJ. | Got snaps on both sides of the ball. Caught 49 passes for 942 yards and 11 TD on offense while totaling 61 tackles, 3 INT and 11 PBU on defense. | In 2025, earned MaxPreps Sophomore All-America honors and was a Sun Sentinel All-Broward.
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WR Brysen Wright
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL School: Mandarin
HT: 6'-3.5" | WT: 215 | Offers: 32 | Rating: 99 | Pos. Rank: 1 | Overall Rank: 1
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Florida, Miami, Ohio State
OV: UOV:
Evaluation: 247Sports - Physically advanced pass catcher that doesn’t look his age. Dominates in 50-50 situations with his hands and balance. More of a build-speed athlete, but can find a top gear. Sinks hips at top of routes to create separation while working sideline. Powerful enough to break a tackle or two in traffic. Projects as a potential high-volume target on Saturdays.
Summary: Elite wide receiver. In 2025, caught 46 passes for 983 yards and 10 TD.
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EDG Asher Ghioto
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL School: The Bolles School
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 240 | Offers: 63 | Rating: 99 | Pos. Rank: 1 | Overall Rank: 3
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Clemson, Miami, Texas A&M
OV: UOV:
Evaluation: 247Sports - Overachieving defender that brings it every snap. Should offer alignment flex and could fit into both odd or even fronts. Calculated with his hands and will get into secondary moves. Displays impressive get-off and initial quickness for age. Shifts weight well in heat of battle and will clear his hips. Owns one of the better developmental foundations early on in 2028 cycle.
Summary: Elite edge rusher, the highest ranked pass rusher this cycle. Miami is VERY high on Ghioto. Multi-sport athlete (football and track & field). In 2025, Asher posted 84 tackles, 35 TFL, 23 Sacks, 3 PBU, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 FRTD, 1TD
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OT Maui Tonata
Hometown: Orem, UT School: Orem
HT: 6'-5.5" | WT: 315 | Offers: 29 | Rating: 99 | Pos. Rank: 1 | Overall Rank: 17
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Cal, Miami, USC, Oregon, BYU, Utah
OV: UOV: 6/17/26
Summary: Elite, huge OT prospect. While just 15 years old, is still the #1 OT prospect and #8 overall prospect in '28 class.. He looks like a future five-star prospect. Tonata is very versatile, playing both tackle and guard. Seriously wants to examine east coast schools. Attended Elite Camp at Mami. Loves Mirabal.
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RB Xander Edwards
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL School: The Bolles School
HT: 6'-1" | WT: 210 | Offers: 36 | Rating: 95 | Pos. Rank: 7 | Overall Rank: 117
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami, Indiana, Wisconsin
OV: UOV: 6/20/26 (Legends Camp)
Summary: In 2025, Rushed for 2,629 yds, (9.9 YPC), 44 TDs, 17 pass receptions for 211 yds.
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S Casey Barner
Hometown: Powder Springs, GA School: McEachern
HT: 5'-11" | WT: 190 | Offers: 54 | Rating: 99 | Pos. Rank: 1 | Overall Rank: 6
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Tennessee, FSU, Miami, Alabama, Michigan
OV: UOV: 6/7/26
Evaluation: 247Sports - Violent split safety that can get the ball back. Flows downhill with authority and strikes with a compact frame. Competes as a man defender and covers turf zone looks. Sees the game better than most his age, yielding sharp angles. Physical nature adds critical special teams value. Has the potential to be a back-end ace for a CFP contender.
Summary: Multi-sport athlete (Track & Football) | Posted a 11.44 in the 100-meter dash and a 20-1 in the long jump as an 8th grader. In 2024, totaled 23 tackles, 2 INT and 1 FR in 8 games, per MaxPres. Added 25 carries for 111 yards and 3 TD to go along with 4 catches for 58 yards and 1 TD on offense.
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LB Gabriel Player
Hometown: Melbourne, FL School: Eau Gallie
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 190 | Offers: 47 | Rating: 97 | Pos. Rank: 4 | Overall Rank: 62
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: FSU, MIAMI
OV: UOV: 6/17/26
Summary: Versatile - could play linebacker or safety. In 2025, registered 59 tackles, 19 TFL, 2 sacks, 3 PBU, 2 FR, 2 FRTD, 2 int, 2 int TD
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S James Foster III
Hometown: Lancaster, TX School: Lancaster
HT: 6'-1" | WT: 195 | Offers: 43 | Rating: 98 | Pos. Rank: 2 | Overall Rank: 21
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami, Texas, Notre Dame
OV: UOV:
Summary: Elite safety prospect. Multi-sport athlete (football, track and field). As a freshman, ran season-best times of 15.39 in the 110-meter hurdles and 43.16 in the 300-meter hurdles, per mile split. | 2024 - Texas District 11-6A Defensive Newcomer of the Year as a freshman.
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WR Jaylen Addai
Hometown: Pearland, TX School: Shadow Creek
HT: 5'-11" | WT: 165 | Offers: 42 | Rating: 99 | Pos. Rank: 3 | Overall Rank: 12
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Alabama, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Texas, Texas A&M
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Evaluation: 247Sports - Gifted young receiver prospect with strong multi-sport profile and football pedigree. Flashes above-the-rim athleticism on the basketball floor. Wiry strong and long-limbed to expand catch radius and high-pointing range. Crisp and fairly sudden, which showed in drill work on Spring 2025 elite camp circuit. Yet to get high-volume varsity reps, but poised to break out. Projects as a potential high-major weapon who can win at multiple levels in a variety of ways.
Summary: Multi-sport athlete | in 2025, caught 37 passes for 997 yards.
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TE Peter Pierre
Hometown: Hollywood, FL School: Chaminade-Madonna
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 220 | Offers: 42 | Rating: 91 | Pos. Rank: 9 | Overall Rank: 241
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami, Oklahoma, UCLA, Ohio State
OV: TBD UOV: TBD
Summary: In 2025, Caught 2O passes for 243 yds, (12.2 YPC), 5 TDs
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OT Jamarios Canton
Hometown: Bradenton, FL School: IMG Academy
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 305 | Offers: 25 | Rating: 96 | Pos. Rank: 10 | Overall Rank: 72
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: FSU, MIAMI, Texas A&M, Texas
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Summary: Texas native. Very athletic. Attended Miami elite camp.
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DL Dawson Jacobs
Hometown: Roswell, GA School: Blessed Trinity Catholic
HT: 6'-" | WT: | Offers: | Rating: | Pos. Rank: | Overall Rank:
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier:
OV: ——— UOV: ———
Summary: Blue chip defensive end. | Brother of 2027 EDG DJ Jacobs. Could have an influence in older brother’s recruitment. | In 2025, 96 tackles, 22 TFL, 6 sacks
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BOTTOM LINE:
Going into summer, Miami is in a great position to land another Top Ten recruiting class in 2028. It will depend on the Canes continuing to have success on the field.
GO CANES!
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