UNDER the SCOPE… Offensive Line

Miami will enter the 2027 football season as heavy favorites to win the ACC and again return to the College Football Playoffs.

CaneReports will now examine each position group and the strengths and weaknesses of each group. First up is Miami’s ... OFFENSIVE LINE.

Current Situation:

Miami has established itself as a premier destination for elite offensive line prospects. This past season, the Canes had three offensive linemen drafted by the NFL. The, of course, means Miami must replace four starters on the line this season. However, if there is one position group at Miami that year over year has turned out good to excellent players, it’s the offensive line und Alex Mirabal and head coach Mario Critobal. And the cabaret is not empty.

Depth Chart:

RIGHT TACKLE:

Matthew McCoy (6’6”/325) is moving from starting left guard to right tackle. He brings significant game experience and size to maintain Miami power run game on the right side.

Georgia transfer Jamal Meriweather (6’7”/305) and sophomore Demetrius Campbell (6’-6”/330) will compete for the backup role .Jamal Meriweather brings SEC game experience and Campbell brings future high side potential.

RIGHT GUARD:

Sophomore Max Buchanan (6’-4”/310) is projected to take over the right guard position in 2026, with senior transfer Johnathan Cline (6’-4”/315) and true freshmen Joel Ervin (6’-5.5”/330) as backups.

CENTER:

Senior veteran Ryan Rodriguez (6’-2”/300) will take over the center position, bringing a ton of game experience as a rotational IOL over the past few seasons.

Sophomore Seuseu Alofaituli (6’-2”/290) and true freshmen JJ Sparks (6’-3”/300) and Rhys Woodrow (6’-3.5/310) providing backup. All are considered future potential starters.

LEFT GUARD:

Former five-star and veteran Samson Okunlola (6’6”/330) will take over the left guard position. It’s no accident placing him next to a true freshman Jackson Cantwell.

Sophomore Juan Minaya (6’6”/335) and true freshman Canon Pickett (6’-4”/320) will backup the position.

LEFT TACKLE:

True five-star freshman Jackson Cantwell (6’7.5/325) is projected to be thrown into fire at left tackle. It didn’t take long for the former #1 overall prospect nationally to convince the coach staff. He is special.

Backing up Cantwell will be veteran transfer Jamal Meriweather (6’7”/305), true freshmen Ben Congdon (6’-7”/285) and Jacob Hawks (6’-9”/335).

BOTTOM LINE:

Miami has a very large and talented offensive line room. However, it’s relatively inexperienced and the staff will need to speed their development to maintain their Miami’s dominant edge in the trenches.

GO CANES!