WELCOME to the U, JJ Dunnigan!

Miami has landed the verbal commitment of blue-chip defensive back JJ Dunnigan (Manhattan, KS - Manhattan) on Sunday evening.

JJ recently de-committed from Kansas and Miami quickly offered him a scholarship. He chose Miami over such schools as Colorado, Oregon, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Florida, Utah, among his 21 offers.

JJ is the 26th verbal commitment to Miami’s 2026 recruiting class, now ranked #11 in the nation and #1 in the ACC.

At 6’-2”/185, JJ is rated 93, ranked the #18 CB and the #152 overall prospect in the 2026 recruiting class, according to the 247Sports Composite ratings and rankings.

A late riser on Miami’s board, Miami recruited JJ as a safety at the next level despite his designation as a cornerback on 247Sports.

247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins posted the following evaluation on JJ this month.

“Imposing defensive back with impressive play speed and a projectable frame that fits the mold of a modern boundary safety, but might also be worth a look at cornerback.

Turned heads as a junior during practices for the Under Armour All-America Game as he found success shadowing blue-chip pass catchers in a best-on-best setting.

Quick to read and diagnose as he moves on his toes and bolts forward with conviction. Can get caught over-running lanes, but seeks contact and will play through obstacles to strike ball carriers.

Frequently closes gaps and makes effort-based stops in pursuit as he has the range to get from hash to hash in the snap of a finger.

Not a ton of takeaways on the prep resume, but came down with multiple acrobatic interceptions on the off-season event circuit and has showcased impressive ball skills while doubling as a wide receiver.

Should be viewed as a turbo-charged defensive chess piece that can fit into a variety of different schemes and roles depending on what's needed and how the body fills out.”

JJ joins five fellow defensive back commits in Miami 2026 recruiting class

WELCOME to the U, JJ! WELCOME to the family!

GO CANES!