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Commitments:  30  Class Rank: 10  ACC Rank: 1  AVG. Rating: 91.08
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QUARTERBACK:    

NEED: 1   |   HIGH PRIORITY​  - COMPLETED
updated: 10/9/25

OVERVIEW:
Miami entered spring practice with four quarterbacks on the roster after landing Carson Beck from Georgia. Beck will head to the NFL after the 2025 season. In addition, Miami may lose at least one more to the transfer portal after the season. So, it's essential Miami must always take at least one blue chip quarterback every year.

Dereon Coleman                          Hometown:   Orlando, FL            School:    Jones                    

HT: 6'-0.5"  |  WT:  165   |  Offers: 27  |  Rating: 92  |  Pos. Rank: 17  |  Overall Rank:  218

Status:  COMMITTED  |  Top Tier:  Miami

Summary: In 2023, 116 of 183 passes (63.4%) for 2,236 yards with 16 TD and 6 INT. | 247 yards and 4 TD on the ground.

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RUNNING BACK:  

NEED: 1-2  |  MEDIUM PRIORITY   - COMPLETED
updated: 11/20/25

OVERVIEW:  ​
Miami continues to stack talent. The Canes go into spring practice with three running backs (Mark Fletcher, Jordan Lyle, Chris Wheatley-Humphrey) returning on the roster. They will be joined by true freshman Girard Pringle. While none of the backs will exhaust eligibility after the season, we may see some attrition due to transfers. The staff prefers to carry 4-5 backs on the roster so look for the Canes to sign two high school prospects in this cycle.

Javian Mallory                                      Hometown:  Boca Raton, FL       School: West Boca Raton     

HT: 6'-.05"    |   WT:  205    |   Offers:  50  |  Rating:  89   |   Pos. Rank: 20  |  Overall Rank:  347

Status:  COMMITTED  |  Top Tier: Miami

Summary: Will attend Miami-ND game | OV - 6/20-22. |. Multi-sport athlete (track 100 & 200) District qualifier in the 100 and 200 as a 9th grader. As freshman, 499 yds (5.5 ypc), 6 TDs. 9 pass rec, 227 yds, 4 TDs.​​​​​​

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WIDE RECEIVER:              
NEED: 3-4 |  HIGH PRIORITY​ - COMPLETED

updated: 11/19/25 

OVERVIEW: 
Miami goes into Spring practice with four returning wide receivers (Trader, Carr, Joseph, Robinson). They will be joined by three true freshmen  Daylyn Upshaw, Joshua Moore, Malachi Toney and three transfers CJ Daniels Tony Johnson and Keelan Marion.  Daniels, Johnson and Marion will exhaust eligibility after 2025. Look for Miami to sign 3-4 high school prospects in this cycle.

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Somourian Wingo                                    Hometown:  Saint Augustine, FL       School:  Saint Augustine             

HT: 6'-2"    |   WT:  180     |   Offers:  34 |  Rating:  97   |   Pos. Rank: 7  |  Overall Rank: 59

Status: COMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Miami commit

UOV:     |   OV- 5/30-6/2

Summary: Multi-sport athlete (football basketball, track) |  2024: 65 passes, 1,040 yards (16.8 YPC) and 12 TDs. | Projects as a potential impact player at the Power Four level with size, route discipline and play-making ability.

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Vance Spafford                                        Hometown:  Mission Viejo, CA        School:  Mission Viejo    

HT: 5'-11" | WT: 175  |  Offers: 38 |  Rating: 94 |  Pos. Rank: 12 |  Overall Rank:  114

Status:  COMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Miami commit

OV: 6/20/25          UOV:  4/10/25

Summary:  Elite high Power 4 prospect with speed (10.69 100m) |  Slot or outside | 2023: 83 rec., 1,576 yds, 22 TD

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Milan Parris                                                   Hometown: Stow, OH        School: Walsh Jesuit                        

HT: 6'-5.5" |  WT: 205  |  Offers: 21  |  Rating: 94  |  Pos. Rank: 16  |  Overall Rank: 125

Status: COMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Miami commit

OV:  10/25/25        UOV: ---

​Summary: De-committed from Iowa State. | Jumbo outside receiver with elite catch radius and 6'-9" wing span. Excellent body control and size/speed combination in 2026 class. | Could move to tight end if he gains mass at the next level. | 2024: Caught 28 passes (21.3 YPR) for 597 yards and 9 TD.​

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Tyran Evans                                                   Hometown:  Cornelius, NC             School:   Hough                      

HT: 6'-3.5" | WT: 201  |  Offers: 22 |  Rating: 88 |  Pos. Rank: 66 |  Overall Rank: 462

Status:  COMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Miami commit

OV:  6/20/25         UOV:

​Summary: De-committed from Tennessee  |  2024: 36 recep, 980 yds. 14 TDs

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TIGHT END:          
NEED:  1-2   |   MEDIUM PRIORITY​  - COMPLETED

updated: 11/18/25 

OVERVIEW: 
Miami went into spring practice with two returning tight ends (Lofton, Carver). They were joined by two transfers (Alex Bauman, Jack Nickel) and two true freshmen (Brock Schott, Luka Gilbert). Bauman and Nickel will exhaust their eligibilty after the 2025 season. Look for Miami to sign 1-2 high school tight ends this cycle.

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Israel Briggs                                       Hometown:  Visalia, CA          School:  Mt. Whitney

HT: 6'-4.5"    |   WT:  200      |   Offers:  26  | Rating:  90  |   Position Rank:  18  |  Overall Rank: 339

Status: COMMITTED    | Top Tier: Miami commit

MISC: OV- 6/16/25 | A three-sport athlete (football, basketball, track); Two-way player: receiver, safety, corner |  2023: 44 catches, 571 yards, 8 touchdowns

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Gavin Mueller                                    Hometown:  Wheaton, IL             School:  South Elgin                       

HT: 6'-5" | WT:  255 |  Offers: 25 |  Rating: 93 |  Pos. Rank: 7 |  Overall Rank: 150

Status:  COMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Miami commit

OV:           UOV: 10/25/25, 11/15-16/25

​Summary:  Big, physical tight end with an 82-inch wingspan. Raw skills, just started playing football as a junior. Projected as an in-line TE with high upside.

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OFFENSIVE TACKLE:       
NEED: 2-3  |  HIGH PRIORITY​ - COMPLETED
updated: 9/28/25

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OVERVIEW: 
Miami entered spring practice with five returning offensive tackles (Mauigoa, Bell, Okunlola, Kinsler, Minaya) and two true freshmen (Wilkerson, Campbell). Only Bell is scheduled to exhaust his eligibility after 2025. However, Mauigoa could decide to leave early for the NFL Draft. Look for Miami to reload and sign 3 high school prospects this cycle and hit the transfer portal for some depth and experience.​​​

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Jackson Cantwell                             Hometown:  Nixa, MO                   School:  Nixa

HT: 6'-7.5"    |   WT:  300     |   Offers:  31  |   Rating:  99   |   Pos. Rank:  1  |  Overall Rank:  4

Status:  COMMITTED   | Top Tier:  Miami

UOV:  3/18/25  |  OV - TBD

​Summary: Commitment on May 13 | Multi-sport athlete (football, track, basketball) |  Tall, very strong, big-framed offensive tackle prospect with a stellar athletic profile and pedigree. Projects as a high-major multi-year starter with coveted NFL potential. Credited with 91 pancake blocks and 0 sacks allowed in 2023.

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Ben Congdon                                      Hometown:  Zoar, OH                School: Tuscarawas Valley   

HT: 6'-7"    |   WT: 270      |   Offers:  26  |  Rating: 92  |   Pos. Rank:  18   |  Overall Rank:  177

Status: COMMITTED   |   Top Tier:  Miami 

​Summary: OV - 6/20/25 

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Joel Ervin                                             Hometown:   Fort Myers, FL                 School: Fort Myers             

HT: 6'-6.5"    |   WT:  330     |   Offers: 23   |   Rating:  90   |   Pos. Rank:  20  |  Overall Rank:  292

Status:  COMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Miami

​Summary:  De-committed from Louisville after UOV to Miami spring practice​​​​​

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INTERIOR OFFENSIVE LINE:       
NEED: 2-3 |  MEDIUM PRIORITY​ - COMPLETED

updated: 9/28/25

OVERVIEW: 
Miami continues to stack talent. Going into summer, the Canes have six interior offensive linemen returning on the roster after attrition losses. Joining them are two true freshmen (Alofaituli & Buchanan). Look for the Canes to take 2-3 new recruits in the 2026 recruiting class.

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JJ Sparks                                          Hometown:  Jacksonville, FL             School:  Bolles School                       

HT: 6'-4" | WT: 300  |  Offers: 25 |  Rating: 87  | Pos. Rank: 71 |  Overall Rank: 838

Status:  COMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Miami commit

​Summary: Projected at offensive center

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       Rhys Woodrow                                    Hometown:  Orlando, FL             School:   Boone                      

       HT: 6'-3.5" | WT: 310  |  Offers: 17 |  Rating: 87 |  Pos. Rank: 71 |  Overall Rank: 838

       Status: COMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Miami COMMIT

       OV:  6/13/25         UOV:  NA

​       Summary: Versatile OL, playing OT, OG and OC

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Canon Pickett                                      Hometown:  Tampa, FL                    School: Tampa Bay Tech                 

HT: 6'-4"    |   WT:  320     |   Offers:  37   |   Rating:  87   |   Pos. Rank: 64   |  Overall Rank:  813

Status: COMMITTED    |   Top Tier:   Miami COMMIT
​Summary:Versatile, play outside or inside | Miami legacy |  Younger brother of Miami defensive end Booker Pickett Jr., |. Very close to OL coach Alex Mirabal​

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EDGE RUSHER:      

NEED: 1-2  |  LOW PRIORITY​ - COMPLETED​

updated: 12/3/25 

OVERVIEW: 
Miami has four edge rushers (Akheem Mesidor, Marquise Lightfoot, Cole McConathy II, Booker Pickett) returning in 2025 with two new recruits (Hayden Lowe & Herbert Scroggins) joining them. Mesidor will exhaust his eligibility after the 2025 season. The staff prefers to carry 5-6 edge rushers on the roster. Look for Miami to take two, maybe three edge rushers in the 2026 recruiting class.

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Jordan Campbell                            Hometown:  Opa Locka, FL                     School:  Carol City             

HT: 6'-2"    |   WT:  200     |   Offers:  13   |   Rating:  93  |   Position Rank:  8  |  Overall Rank:  180

Status:  COMMITTED   |   Top Tier:  MIAMI commit
​Summary:  Two-way player at LB and WR  |  Multi-sport athlete (football and track) ; 11.25 in the 100, 22.96 (-2.7) in the 200 and a 18-8.5 long jump.​

Asharri Charles                                    Hometown:  Venice, Fla.                    School:  Venice          

HT: 6'-2"    |   WT:  230    |   Offers:  28   |   Rating:  93   |   Pos. Rank: 19   |  Overall Rank: 151

Status:  COMMITTED  |  Top Tier: Miami commitment

​Summary: Big body with speed and power; 34-inch arms, 10.5 inch hands, violent hands, high motor  |  2024- ​​107 tackles (15.5 TFLs), 20 QBHs, 13.5 sacks, 6 PBUs and 2 FFs.​ He has OV to FSU for season opener against Alabama

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DeAnthony Lafayette                              Hometown:  Orlando, FL             School:  Lake Nona    

HT: 6'-1" | WT: 230  |  Offers: 28 |  Rating: 90 |  Pos. Rank: 30 |  Overall Rank: 311

Status: COMMITTED   |  Top Tier:   Miami commitment

OV:   5/30/25        UOV:  ---

Summary: De-committed from LSU (11/9/25) | Potential impact rotational rusher that can win with speed and force.  Broke out in 2024: 73 TKL, 23.5 TFL, 17.5 SCK, 3 PBU, 2 FF, 1 INT​

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