Football: '27 Top of Boards

CaneReports uses 247Sports Composite ratings, rankings and evaluations

8/6/26

Total Scholarship Offers to-Date: 369

Commitments: 21

National Class Rank: 3

ACC Class Rank: 1

AVG. Rating: 93.54
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EDITOR'S NOTE ...

Miami is preparing to finish out their 2027 class with only a few scholarship slots remaining. CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR UPDATES

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QUARTERBACK:

NEED: 1 | HIGH PRIORITY | 21 0ffers
updated: 6/11/26

OVERVIEW: With Carson Beck headed to the NFL and Emory Williams transfering out, Miami will return two quarterbacks (Judd Anderson, Luke Nickel), with true freshman Dereon Coleman arriving in 2026. Darian Mensah transferred in from Duke. We expect Miami to take one quarterback in the 2027 class.

Israel Abrams

Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL School: Montini Catholic

Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami commit

OV: --- UOV: 4/2-4,/26, 3/31/26

SUMMARY: Elite 2027 quarterback prospect. Power-arm QB with a rapid release. Has good touch and anticipation. Works well through progressions. Excellent pocket mobility and presence. Dangeroous threat in RPO scheme. In 2025, passed for 4,072 yards, 40 TD, 6 INT (68.5%) while also rushing for 224 yards (2.7 YPC) and 10 TD.

ALSO: completed

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RUNNING BACK:

NEED: 1-2 | LOW PRIORITY | 27 offers
updated: 8/6/26

OVERVIEW: Miami's vaulted rushing attack is scheduled to return five quality backs (Mark Fletcher, Jordan Lyle, CharMar Brown, Girard Pringle Jr., Chris Wheatley-Humphrey) In 2025, they will be joined by 2026 true freshman Javian Mallory. None exhausted their eligibility after the 2025 season. However, Fletcher and Brown will need to be replaced after the 2026 season. Miami prefers to carry five running backs because of the physical nature of the position. Look for the Canes to sign two running backs in the 2027 recruiting class.

Ty Keys

Hometown: Poplarville, MS School: Poplarville

Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami commit (5/1/26)

OV: 6/5/26 UOV: 4/9/26

Evaluation: (247Sports - 3/22/26)

Tall, slashing runner that’s got a chance to be a featured option on Saturdays. Gashed defenses as a junior in a throwback attack with single-wing concepts, rushing for 3,285 yards and 45 touchdowns to the tune of 10.9 yards per carry. Can tax the perimeter, but has surprising success working between the tackles as he stacks cuts while getting vertical. Quick to identify trouble. Not afraid to drop the shoulder pads. Will build speed, but can lose steam. Limited production to date as a pass catcher, but turned heads at The Opening New Orleans regional where he streaked free down the sidelines on wheel routes. Projects as a potential impact player at the Power Four level that might need a year to add some bulk, but could still provide early minutes in a rotation.

SUMMARY:

Mississippi Class 4A Mr. Football. Finished junior season with 301 carries for 3,285 yards (10.9 YPC) and 45 TD. Set a state single-game rushing record with 546 yards and 8 TD in 2025.

Kemon Spell*

Hometown: McKeesport, PA School: McKeesport

Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Georgia commit

OV: UOV:

Evaluation: 247Sports - Andrew ivins - 1/18/26

"A mix between a tank and a jackrabbit, which is an extremely difficult combination to tackle. First three touches of junior season speak to the caliber of player: a 98-yard kickoff return touchdown, a 56-yard touchdown run and a 80-yard touchdown run. Owns true workhorse capabilities with his low-to-the-ground run style. Quick out the gate and as he builds momentum. Constantly finds green grass with his vision. Stacks cuts in traffic or the open field. Bounces off tacklers and powers through gaps. Frequently thrashes forward and finishes runs. Skilled as a route runner with the hands to make tough catches. Enters senior year with close to 4,000 career rushing yards. Most of that came against stiff WPIAL competition and stacked boxes. Must avoid setbacks and remain healthy, but should be viewed as a hard-nosed running back with an explosive lower half that can consistently move the chains for a College Football Playoff contender."

SUMMARY: Multi-sport athlete. (football & track) - 10.99 in the 100-meter dash and 22.98 in the 200-meter dash. | In 2025, 2025: In 9 games, totaled 1,755 rushing yards and 28 TD while also catching the ball 6 times for 114 yards and 1 TD. Added 2 PRTD and 1 KORTD on special teams to go along with 8 tackles and 2 INT on defense.

ALSO: Myson Johnson-Cook*

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WIDE RECEIVER:

NEED: 2-3 | MEDIUM PRIORITY | 56 offers
updated: 7/14/26

OVERVIEW: Miami carried ten (10) wide receivers (Ny Carr , CJ Daniels, Tony Johnson, Ray Ray Joseph, Keelan Marion, Joshua Moore Chance Robinson, Malachi Toney, Joshisa Trader, Daylyn Upshaw) in 2025. Daniels, Johnson, and Marion exhausted their eligibility after this past season. Ray Ray Joseph enteedr the transfer portal. The Canes recently signed four talented freshmen wide receivers in their 2026 recruiting class. The Canes also added former Duke WR Cooper Barkate (1,106 yds, 7 TDs), former West Virginia WR Cam Vaughn and former So. Carolina WR Vandrevius Jacobs. Looking forward, Cristobal wants to continue to stack talent at this position. Miami prefers to carry 10-12 wide receivers on the roster. We project the Canes will sign 2-3 wide receivers in the 2027 recruiting class.

Nick Lennear

Hometown: Miami, FL School: Northwestern

Stats: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami commit

OV: --- UOV: 3/18/25, 3/8/24, 8/31/25

SUMMARY: Elite WR prospect who projects as a potential offensive weapon with his speed, hands and quickness. | 2024: 42 catches, 778 yards, 12 TD

Eli Woodard

Hometown: Temecula, CA School: Chaparral

Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami commit

OV: 5/29/26 UOV: ---

SUMMARY: Former USC commit. | Multi-sport athlete (track) 10.91 (2.6) in the 100-meter Projects at this stage as a potential multi-year starter at the Power Four level and 22.95 (1.0) in the 200-meter dash. | Long speed. Deep threat that can stretch defenses and flip the field with his long speed. | In 2025, 51 recep, 1,070 yds, 17 TDs

ALSO: completed

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TIGHT END:

NEED: 1-2 | LOW PRIORITY | 17 offers
updated: 7/11/26

OVERVIEW: Miami carried six (6) tight ends (Elija Lofton, Alex Bauman, Hunter Carver, Jackson Carver, Luka Gilbert, Jack Nickel, ). Only Bauman has exhauted his eligibility after this past season. Brock Schott has transfer. Miami prefers to carry 5-6 tight ends on their roster. At this time, Miami has offered scholarships to fifteen 2027 prospects. Look for Miami to sign one or two tight ends in their 2027 recruiting class.

Demarcus Deroche

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL School: Cardinal Gibbons

Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami (8/19/25)

OV: UOV:

SUMMARY: Multi-sport athlete. (football basketball) | Potential impact player on both sides of the ball. Miami is very intrigued with his potential at tight end. Two-way player | In 2024, 11 tackles (5 TFL), 5 sacks, 2 FR and 1 FF

Evaluation: 247Sports

Modern slot tight end that should command targets in any offense with his win rate. Turns jump balls into easy rebounds with his above-the-rim athleticism, but is far from a one-tricky pony as he can stress the seam with his speed and produce chunks of YAC with his agility. Not the tallest of targets, but owns a monster catch radius. Powers through contact and can easily release from a jam. Understands body positioning and how to snap open. Heats up after the catch and will run through arm tackles. Limited experience to date as an in-line blocker, but combative tendencies suggest that he will eventually never need to leave the field, especially as he adds weight. Projects as a matchup weapon for a College Football Playoff hopeful that’s likely going to find the most success in a motion-heavy system.

SUMMARY:

Elite TE prospect with big potential as a passing threat.

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OFFENSIVE TACKLE:

NEED: 2-3 | HIGH PRIORITY | 17 offers
updated: 6/14/26

OVERVIEW: Miami carried seven offensive tackles in 2025 (Markel Bell, Demetrius Campbell, Tommy Kinsler IV, Francis Mauigoa, Juan Minaya, Samson Okunlola, Jaden Wilkerson). Bell has exhausted his eligibility, Kinsler transferred and Mauigoa is leaving early for the NFL Draft. Miami refers to carry 8-10 offensive tackles on the roster. Joining this room in 2026 will be Jackson Cantwell and Ben Congdon. Look for Miami to take 2 offensive tackles in the 2027 recruiting class.

Tyler Ford

Hometown: Gainesville, GA School: Gainesville

Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: MIAMI commi7

OV: 6/5/26 UOV: 4/8/26

Evaluation: Andrew Ivins, 247Sports Director of Scouting, had this evaluation... "Classic downhill offensive tackle that has continued to reshape his body. Spent junior year mauling on the corner for one of the top talent-producing programs in the Peach State. Shoots hands and runs feet on front-side blocks. Will work to turn hips and unlock power. Can get low in stance, but pad level tends to rise. Patient at times in pass sets, but needs to get better at matching speed and taking control of the situation. Should be viewed as a young developmental lineman with multi-year starter upside at the Power Four level."

ALSO: Mark Matthews*

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INTERIOR OFFENSIVE LINE:

NEED: 1-2 | LOW PRIORITY | 9 offers
updated: 8/5/26

OVERVIEW: Miami carried eight (8) INTERIOR OFFENSIVE LINEMEN (Seuseu Alofaituli James Brockermeyer Max Buchanan Anez Cooper Nino Francavilla Matthew McCoy Juan Minaya Deryc Plazz Ryan Rodriguez) in 2025. Brockermeyer, Cooper and Rodriguez will exhaust his eligibilty after the 2025 season. True freshmen Joel Ervin, Canon Pickett, Rhys Woodrow and JJ Sparks will be joining the group in 2026. Miami prefers to carry 6-8 IOL on the roster. Look for Miami to sign one, maybe two interior offensive linemen in the 2027 recruiting class.

Sean Tatum

Hometown: Fort Pierce, FL School: John Carroll

Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami commit

OV: UOV:
SUMMARY: Elite in-state IOL.

Jatori Williams
Hometown: Phenix City, AL School: Central Phenix City
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 320 | Offers: 22 | Rating: 95 | Pos. Rank: 7 | Overall Rank: 108
Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami
OV: 6/5/26 UOV: 3/26/26
SUMMARY: Multi-sport athlete (basketball). Big and athletic space eater. Heavy hands and redirects easily
Good balance and posture in pass sets. Ability to pull and reach second level. Projects as an interior lineman at the Power Four level.

ALSO: Gus Corsair*

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EDGE RUSHER:

NEED: 1-2 | MEDIUM PRIORITY | 34 offers
updated: 7/6/26

OVERVIEW: Miami carried seven (7) DEFENSIVE ENDS (EDGE) (Rueben Bain, Marquise Lightfoot, Cole McConathy, Hayden Lowe, Akheem Mesidor, Booker Pickett, Herbert Scroggins) in 2025. Bain is expected to leave early for the NFL Drsft. Mesidor exhausted his eligibility after the 2025 season and is also headed to the NFL. True freshmen Asharri Charles, Jordan Campbell, DeAnthony Lafayette, and Isaac Chukwurah will be joining the group in 2026. Chukwurah will start his college career at Edge but his expected to grow into an interior tackle. Miami prefers to carry 6-8 DE on the roster. Look for Miami to sign two, maybe three edge rushers in the 2027 recruiting class.

Jaiden Bryant

Hometown: Columbia, SC School: Irmo

Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: MIAMI commit

OV: 5/29/26 UOV: 4/3-4

Summary: Elite edge defender that brings power and a relentless motor in pursuit. Advanced hand control and the power to set the edge against the run. A potential impact player for a College Football Playoff contender.

A Super All-State Team. Class 5A Lineman of the Year. Projects as a potential impact player at the Power Four level.

Jayvon Dawson

Hometown: Lake Worth, FL School: Santaluces Community

Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami

OV: --- UOV: ---

Summary: In 2025, 68 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 8 sacks, one pass breakup and forced fumble.

DJ Jacobs*

 Hometown: Roswell, GA School: Blessed Trinity Catholic

 OV: UOV: 4/3-4

Evaluation: 247Sports evaluation (Andrew Ivins) 12/27/2025

"Cast-iron edge defender with the size, speed and strength to wreak havoc on Saturdays and then Sundays. Constantly destroys blocks with violent hands and a powerful lower half. Can shoot right past protection with his quick-twitch athleticism and impressive snap anticipation. Balanced through contact and has an excellent understanding of how to create leverage with his feet. Fills holes on the inside with a flat back and will release for tackles near his gap. Closes in pursuit with elite burst and has the lateral movement skills to track running backs across the field. Needs to keep tinkering with pass-rush technique, but effort and energy is already there, which is extremely encouraging. Could fit into an odd or even front at the next level and should offer no shortage of alignment possibilities as he can attack from both a two and three-point stance. Might not have the longest of arms, but has plenty of room to add mass to a budding 6-foot-5 frame. Projects as a future difference-maker for a College Football Playoff contender that can set the edge and get after the quarterback."

SUMMARY: Elite pass rushing prospect. Multi-sport athlete (football, basketball). Brings size potential, power and a ton of physicality. In 2025, In 2024, 112 tackles (35 TFLs) and 12 sack. Projects as a multi-year high-major starter with NFL upside down the road. Committed but still open.

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DEFENSIVE TACKLE:

NEED: 2-3 | MEDIUM PRIORITY | 24 offers
updated: 7/30/14/26

OVERVIEW: Miami carried seven defensive linemen (David Blay Jr. Armondo Blount Artavius Jones, Ahmad Moten Sr. Daylen Russell, Justin Scott Donta Simpson ) on the 2025 roster, with Blay exhausting his eligibility after the season. At this time, Daylen Russell has announced his intention to enter the portal. Joining this room in 2026 will be Keshawn Stancil, Logan Nagle, and Frederic Sainteus. Miami may experience more attrition at this position. Miami prefers to carry 6-8 DT on the roster. Look for Miami to sign 2-3 DTs in the 2027 recruiting class.

Josh Johnson

Hometown: Key West, FL School: Key West

Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami

OV: UOV: 3/24/26

Summary: Multi-sport athlete (TRACK & FIELD). Develomental prospect. Big, strong but raw DT. Has room to physically. State qualifier in the shot put as a 10th grader. Owns a personal-best 47-9.75 in the event.

DeMarco Jenkins

Hometown: Pearland, TX School: Pearland

Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami

OV: 5/29/26 UOV: ---

Summary: In 2025, 48 TKL, 17 TFL, 7 SK, 2 PBU

David Folorunsho*

Hometown: Chicago, IL School: St. Patrick

Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Notre Dame

OV: UOV:

Evaluation: (247Sports - Andrew Ivins) 5/4/26

"Explosive interior defender with the get-off, quickness and hands to be a difference-maker up front. Owns a squatty and compact build, but has a longer wingspan and could eventually play at 300 pounds. Fires hips through contact. Slips blocks with a brawler mentality. Agile enough to quickly plant and redirect. Empties the tank while in chase mode. Got looks up and down the line as a junior while also doubling as a blocking back on offense and should offer the same alignment possibilities in college as he can shade up or over a guard. Will need to keep improving his play-strength and mastering his craft, but projects as a potential impact player for a College Football Playoff hopeful with his range and energy."

Summary: Elite interior defensive lineman with a very high upside. Will be a tough pull from the Irish in the mid-west.

ALSO: ---

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DEFENSIVE END:

NEED: 1-2 | MEDIUM PRIORITY | 24 offers
updated: 7/2/26

OVERVIEW: Miami carried three defensive ends (SDE) on the 2025 roster (Ahkeem Mesidor, Hayden Lowe , Armondo Blount). Mesidor exhausted his eligibility at the end of the 2025 season. Joining this room will be Isaac Chukwurah, and Tyson Bacon. The Canes prefer to carry 4-6 SDEs. Look for Miami to sign 1-2 defensive ends in the 2027 class.

Ezekiel Ayangbile

Hometown: Houston, TX School: Langham Creek

Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami

Summary: VT legacy | In 2025, 50 TKL, 8 TFL, 3 SCK

ALSO: completed

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LINEBACKER:

NEED: 2 -3 | HIGH PRIORITY | 22 offers
updated: 6/19/26

OVERVIEW: Miami carried twelve linebackers (Raul Aguirre Jr., Jaylin Alderman, Wesley Bissainthe, Kamal Bonner, Malik Bryant, Adarius Hayes, Ezekiel Marcelin Jr., Cam Pruitt, Chase Smith, Mohamed Toure, Bobby Washington Jr., Kellen Wiley Jr.) on the 2025 roster. Through loss of eligibility, dismissal and/or transfer the Canes have lost Raul Aguirre Jr., Jaylin Alderman, Wesley Bissainthe, Malik Bryant, Adarius Hayes, and Bobby Washington Jr.. Joining linebacker room in 2026 will be Justin Edwards and Karsten Busch as true freshmen.

Miami prefers to carry 9-10 LB on the roster. Look for Miami to sign 2-3 LBs in the 2027 recruiting class.

Aroson Randle Jr.

Hometown: Garner, NC School: Garner

Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami

OV: TBD UOV:

Summary: Elite linebacker prospect (#6) in this recruiting cycle. He comes from a very solid athletic family. He brings athleticism, playing track and basketball in addition to football. He’s a three-sport athlete who just won a state championship in the 300-meter hurdles. He’s taken that track speed to the gridiron. He’s a sideline to sideline backer that brings the hammer. He’s also effective in coverage with good length and growth potential. Aroson is a potential impact defender for a College Football Playoff contender with speed, size and a nose for the football

Noah Glover

Hometown: Haymarket, VA School: Battlefield

Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami

OV: UOV: 9/20/25

Summary: A versatile, speedy and instinctive linebacker. He excels as as hitter and is equally proficient in coverage. In 2025, 73 tackles, five sacks and two blocked punts.

ALSO: completed

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CORNER BACK:

NEED: 2 | MEDIUM PRIORITY | 43 offers
updated: 7/14/26

OVERVIEW: Miami carried eight (8) corners on the 2025 roster including Charles Brantley , OJ Frederique Jr. Damari Brown Chris Ewald Jr., Xavier Lucas , Ethan O'Connor , Jadais Richard, and Ja'Boree Antoine. Brantley, Scott, Richard exhausted their eligibility. True freshmen Camdin Portis, Jaelen Waters, Brody Jennings and Jontavius Wyman will join the room in 2026. Miami prefers to carry 8-10 CBs on the roster. Look for Miami to sign two or three CBs in the 2027 recruiting class.

Donte Wright

Hometown: Long Beach, CA School: Long Beach Poly

Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami

OV: UOV: 3/28/26

Summary: An elite outside cornerback in the 2027 cycle. In 2025, 25 tackles (3.5 TFL), 7 PBU, 2 sacks and 1 FF in 7 games

Ai'King Hall

Hometown: Dothan, AL School: Dothan

Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami

OV: UOV:

Summary: Oregon de-commit (5/17/26 | 247Sports' Andrew Ivins evaluation - “...Combination of length, twitch and track speed gives him a higher ceiling at a demanding position. Projects as a potential multi-year starter at the Power Four level that should add plenty of special teams value.”

Sherrod Gourdine

Hometown: Hollywood, FL School: McArthur

Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami

OV: UOV:

Summary: Miami likes as a nickel corner

ALSO: completed

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SAFETY:

NEED: 2 | HIGH PRIORITY | 33 offers
updated: 7/18/26

OVERVIEW: Miami is carrying eleven safeties (Briton Allen, Damari Brown, Dylan Day, Bryce Fitzgerald, Ryan Mack, Zechariah Poyser, Jadais Richard, Keionte Scott Isaiah Taylor, Jakobe Thomas, Markeith Williams) on the 2025 roster. Allen, Richard, Scott, Taylor and Thomas will exhaust their eligibility after the 2025 season. Miami prefers to carry 6-8 safeties on the roster. Look for Miami to sign 2 safeties in the 2027 class.

Jaylyn Jones

Hometown: Hollywood, FL School: McArthur

Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami commit (6/23/25)

Summary: Blue chip safety prospect with elite tools, fluidity, twitchy and very flexible. | 2024: 82 tackles, three interceptions, 14 PBU and a forced fumble.

Andre Hyppolite
Hometown: Miami, FL School: North Miami Beach
HT: 6'-1" | WT: 180 | Offers: 23 | Rating: 93 | Pos. Rank: 10 | Overall Rank: 142
Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami (6/14/26)
Summary: Talented local prospect. Miami has the need and wants to keep Andre home. In 2025, 63 TKL and 5 INT. 32 pass receptions, 405 yards and 4 TD. Miami is in a recruiting battle with major Power Four schools.

ALSO: completed

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ATHLETE: | 36 offers
updated: 8/5/26

A'mir Sears

Hometown: Miami, FL School: Miami Columbus

Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami commit

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. | Reclassified to 2027 class. | 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.

ALSO: completed

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