WELCOME to the U, Gavin Mueller!

Miami landed a verbal commitment from 4-star TE Gavin Mueller (Wheaton, IL - South Elgin) on Tuesday. Gavin “flipped” his choice of schools from Colorado and became Miami’s 30th commitment to the 2026 recruiting class, now ranked #11 in the nation and #1 in the ACC.

At 6’-5”/255, Gavin is rated 91, ranked the #11 tight end and #248 overall prospect in the country, according to the 247Sports Composite.

Hudson Standish, 247Sports National Analyst, published this evaluation of Gavin in May

“Estimated to hover around 6-foot-5, 255 pounds with an 82-inch wingspan and above-the-rim athleticism that translates from the court to the field. Played his first season of high school football as a junior, working at WR/TE and defensive end for Wheaton (Ill.) St. Francis. Profiles as an in-line Y tight end at the next level who can use his physicality at the LOS to create running lanes and his frame to box out defenders at the first two levels. Has shown the ability to make plays at the catch point and excels at tracking the football in crowded conditions. Played through a shoulder injury and underwent surgery following his first season of football, should be viewed as a high-upside attached tight end who could blossom into a key piece for a College Football Playoff contender.”

BOTTOM LINE:

Miami wanted to match a talented blue chip inline tight end with pass catching tight end commit, Israel Briggs.

Mission accomplished.

Welcome to the U, Gavin. Welcome to the family!

GO CANES!