CaneReports uses 247Sports Composite ratings, rankings and evaluations
4/24/28
Total Scholarship Offers to-Date: 339
Commitments: 8
National Class Rank: 13
ACC Class Rank: 2
AVG. Rating: 90.25
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EDITOR'S NOTE ...
OFFICIAL VISITS ARE AHEAD. THESE BOARDS WILL CONTINUE TO CHANGE. WE EXPECT MORE PROSPECTS TO EMERGE AS THE CYCLE PROGRESSES.
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QUARTERBACK:
NEED: 1 | HIGH PRIORITY | 21 0ffers
updated: 4/3/26
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.
Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL
School: Montini Catholic
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 187 | Offers: 23 | Rating: 98 | Pos. Rank: 3 | Overall Rank: 44
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 | MEDIUM PRIORITY | 26 offers
updated: 4/24/26
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.
Hometown: East St. Louis, IL
School: East St. Louis
HT: 6'-2" | WT: 235 | Offers: 48 | Rating: 97 | Pos. Rank: 4 | Overall Rank: 46
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami, Auburn, Kentucky
OV: 5/29-30/26 UOV: 3/5/26, 4/4-5/26
Summary: Announcement scheduled for April 25. | Multi-sport athlete. Brings elite size and speed combination. Versatile, could play running back or linebacker. In 2025, rushed for 1,341 yards (10.6 YPC) and 20 TD. Also caught 3 passes for 45 yards. In 2024: 911 yards rushing, 14 TDs (10.4 YPC); 4 pass receptions, 27 yards, 1 TD.
Hometown: Poplarville, MS
School: Poplarville
HT: 6'-1" | WT: 200 | Offers: 29 | Rating: 92 | Pos. Rank: 13 | Overall Rank: 209
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Ole Miss, Florida State, Miami
OV: 6/12-14 UOV: 4/9/26
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 2026.
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
School: Canisius
HT: 5'-10" | WT: 180 | Offers: 38 | Rating: 90 | Pos. Rank: 21 | Overall Rank: 310
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Indiana, Washington, Miami, UNC
OV: 6/5/26 UOV: 3/24/26
Summary: High school career, totaled 5,325 rushing yards and 73 rushing touchdowns while averaging 8.9 yards per carry
Tyson Robinson
Hometown: Brandon, MS
School: Brandon
HT: 5'-9.5" | WT: 199 | Offers: 38 | Rating: 92 | Pos. Rank: 15 | Overall Rank: 223
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami, Ariz. State, Miss State, Michigan, Tennessee, Texas A&M
OV: --- UOV: ---
Summary: Breakout season in 2024 with 1,295 yards (7.4 YPC) and 24 TDs while catching 42 catches for 668 yards (15.9 YPC) and 10 TDs.
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WIDE RECEIVER:
NEED: 2-3 | MEDIUM PRIORITY | 50 offers
updated: 4/21/26
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 recently announced his intention to enter 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.
Hometown: Miami, FL
School: Northwestern
HT: 6'-0" | WT: 165 | Offers: 21 | Rating: 99 | Position Rank: 3 | Overall Rank: 12
Status: 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
Jaden Upshaw
Hometown: Leesburg, GA
School: Lee County
HT: 6'-2" | WT: 190 | Offers: 27 | Rating: 96 | Pos. Rank: 14 | Overall Rank: 78
Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Tex A&M commit
OV: 6/19/26 UOV: 9/20/25 (UF game)
Summary: Commitment date of April 15th | 2024 - 63 recep, 842 ydds., 11 TDs
Hometown: Pflugerville, TX
School: Pflugerville Weiss
HT: 6'-3" | WT: 200 | Offers: 43 | Rating: 93 | Pos. Rank: 19 | Overall Rank: 147
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: LSU, Miami, Texas, Texas A&M, Washington
OV: 5/29/26 UOV:
Summary: In 2025: 85 receptions, 1,443 yards, 19 TDs | A physically impressive receiver at 6'-4"/210, with room to grow.
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
School: Lawrence North
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 195 | Offers: 38 | Rating: 99 | Position Rank: 2 | Overall Rank: 9
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Ohio State, Miami, Michigan, Louisville, Kentucky, Georgia, Wisky, Indiana, Purdue, Missouri
OV: --- | UOV: 9/19/25 (UF game)
SUMMARY: Multi-sport athlete (TRACK & FIELD) | 2024 - 34 pass receptions, 568 yards (16.7 YPC), 7 TD in 11 games. Scheduled to UOV visit Miami for Florida game
ALSO: Osani Gayles Jackson Coleman
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TIGHT END:
NEED: 1-2 | LOW PRIORITY | 15 offers
updated: 4/21/26
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.
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
School: Cardinal Gibbons
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 205 | Offers: 11 | Rating: 92 | Position Rank: 10 ATH | Overall Rank: 231
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
Hometown: Columbus, OH
School: St. Francis de Sales
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 215 | Offers: 37 | Rating: 91 | Pos. Rank: 11 | Overall Rank: 245
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Virginia Tech, Texas A&M, Miami
OV: UOV: 4/3-4/26
Summary: Miami loves this guy. Feeling appears mutual.
Hometown: Denver, NC
School: East Lincoln
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 222 | Offers: 37 | Rating: 98 | Pos. Rank: 2 | Overall Rank: 35
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Tennessee, Miami, FSU, Clemson, UNC, Duke, Wake ForestOV: UOV: 4/5/26, 9/20/25 (UF game)
OV: UOV: 4/3-4/26
Summary: Slot tight end with elite catch radius. Projects as a match-up nightmare for a College Football Playoff contender. Has family ties in Knoxville area
Anthony Cartwright
Hometown: Franklin, MISchool: Detroit Country Day
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 235 | Offers: 36 | Rating: 90 | Position Rank: 20 | Overall Rank: 300
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Florida, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon
OV: UOV:SUM
SUMMARY:
ALSO: Malik Howard Holden Niemi
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OFFENSIVE TACKLE:
NEED: 2-3 | HIGH PRIORITY | 18 offers
updated: 4/19/26
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 2-3 offensive tackles in the 2027 recruiting class.
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
School: St. Thomas Aquinas
HT: 6'-6" | WT: 300 | Offers: 29 | Rating: 99 | Pos. Rank: 1 | Overall Rank: 2
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Florida, Nebraska
OV: UOV: 4/4/26, 9/25/25, 8/31/25, 3/18/25,
Summary: Elite OT in 2027 class. Multi-sport athlete (basketball) | Brings size, mobility and playing twitch. Room to add mass. Young and very raw, but has demonstrated flashes of elite skills. Should be considered a developmental prospect with tremendous upside. Could be someone special down the road.
Hometown: Gainesville, GA
School: Gainesville
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 325 | Offers: 24 | Rating: 87 | Pos. Rank: 63 | Overall Rank: 686
Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: MIAMI commit
OV: 6/5/26 UOV: 4/8/26
Summary: 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.
Hometown: Jersey City, NJ
School: St. Peter's Prep
HT: 6'-6" | WT: 295 | Offers: 42 | Rating: 99 | Pos. Rank: 3 | Overall Rank: 15
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Penn State, Miami, Texas A&M
OV: UOV: 4/ 26
Summary: Multi-sport athlete (track & field) | EVAL - Andrew Ivins 247Sports Director of Scouting - A lean, mean and green offensive tackle with a monster ceiling given the combination of his length and twitch.Still very much a work in progress, but had encouraging moments during practices for the annual Under Armour All-America Game as a junior and has continued to make technical advancements. Bends at the knees with ease and creates extension.Shuffles feet to wall off run lanes or extend pockets. Quick to recover on the move and re-engage with assignments. Can find a wide base, but lacks anchor strength at this stage and needs to improve overall power output as that will allow him to be more of a bulldozer in the run game. Should be viewed as an athletic corner-protector that is going to have a chance to man the left side of the line on Saturdays and potentially Sundays if he keeps progressing.Tracking to start college well before 18th birthday, which signals that plenty of growth is still coming.
Joshua Sam-Epelle
Hometown: Douglasville, GA
School: Douglas County
HT: 6'-9" | WT: 340 | Offers: 31 | Rating: 96 | Pos. Rank: 8 | Overall Rank: 70
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Georgia, South Carolina, Miami, Tennessee, Georgia Tech
OV: UOV: 11/8/25
Summary: Multi-sport athlete (Track & Field) | Starting left tackle in HS | [247Sports] Big tree with exceptional physical features and promising movement patterns that’s going to have a chance to protect the corner at the game’s highest levels if it all comes together.
-Measured just over 6-foot-8, 335 pounds in advance of junior year. Flashes surprising conviction on front-side blocks for someone with such a high center of gravity as he flips his hips and hunts for takedowns. Quick to extend the arc in pass sets with his lateral slide and will make in-snap adjustments to recover from false steps. Still figuring out to handle wide speed rushers, but has made noticeable strides in that department since first emerging on the scene and has a unique advantage with his reach. Injured knee as sophomore, but hasn’t shown many signs of lingering effects. Should be viewed as a high-upside tackle that can play in both a zone or gap scheme. Must keep developing, but size and athleticism is well worth the investment for a College Football Playoff contender. - Andrew Ivins
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INTERIOR OFFENSIVE LINE:
NEED: 1-2 | LOW PRIORITY | 9 offers
updated: 4/10/25
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.
Hometown: Fort Pierce, FL
School: John Carroll
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 317 | Offers: 28 | Rating: 93 | Position Rank: 10 IOL | Overall Rank: 189
Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami commit
OV: UOV:
SUMMARY: Elite in-state IOL. Big battle looming.
Jatori Williams
Hometown: Phenix City, AL
School: Central Phenix City
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 320 | Offers: 22 | Rating: 95 | Pos. Rank: 7 | Overall Rank: 97
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Georgia, Miami, FSU, Kentucky, Alabama
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.
Hometown: Littleton, CO
School: Valor Christian
HT: 6'-3.5" | WT: 290 | Offers: 24 | Rating: 87 | Position Rank: 33 | Overall Rank: 536
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Washington, Nebraska,
OV: UOV: 3/26/26
SUMMARY: Projected at center
ALSO: Jordan Agbanoma
EDGE RUSHER:
NEED: 2-3 | MEDIUM PRIORITY | 29 offers
updated: 4/14/26
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.
Hometown: Stone Mountain, GA
School: Stephenson
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 215 | Offers: 30 | Rating: 96 | Pos. Rank: 9 | Overall Rank: 72
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami, Tennessee, FSU, Texas, Clemson, USC, So Car.
OV: 5/29-30/26 UOV: 4/3/26
Summary: Announcing on Aug. 8, 2026 | Physical edge with quick burst, power and change of direction. Potential impact rusher for a CFP contender.Two school visits by Taylor and Cristobal. | Physical edge with quick burst, power and change of direction. Potential impact rusher for a CFP contender. In 2025, posted 129 tackles, 40 for a loss, with 18 sacks, and four forced fumbles
DJ Jacobs*
Hometown: Roswell, GA
School: Blessed Trinity Catholic
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 225 | Offers: 36 | Rating: 98 | Position Rank: 1 | Overall Rank: 1 Status: Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Georgia
OV: UOV: 4/3-4
SUMMARY: Elite pass rushing prospect. Multi-sport athlete (football, basketball). Brings size potential, power and a ton of physicality. 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.
Jaiden Bryant*
Hometown: Columbia, SC
School: Irmo
HT: 6'-3.5" | WT: 245 | Offers: 23 | Rating: 99 | Pos. Rank: 2 | Overall Rank: 13
Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: LSU
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.
ALSO: Jabarrius Garror Chris Whitehead Asher Ghioto (reclass option)
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DEFENSIVE TACKLE:
NEED: 2-3 | MEDIUM PRIORITY | 22 offers
updated: 4/20/26
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.
Hometown: Key West, FL
School: Key West
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 270 | Offers: 32 | Rating: 86 | Pos. Rank: 88 | Overall Rank: 796
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.
Hometown: Chicago, IL
School: St. Patrick
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 280 | Offers: 32 | Rating: 98 | Pos. Rank: 3 | Overall Rank: 44
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami, Texas Tech, Notre Dame, Michigan, Missouri, Indiana, Penn State, Georgia
OV: TBD UOV: 3/26/26 , 4/16/26
Summary: Elite defensve tackle
Hometown: Houston, TX
School: Langham Creek
HT: 6'-3" | WT: 279 | Offers: 37 | Rating: 91 | Pos. Rank: 25 | Overall Rank: 239
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Ohio State, Kentucky, Miami, Virginia Tech, Arizona State
OV: 6/12/26 UOV:
Summary: VT legacy | In 2025, 50 TKL, 8 TFL, 3 SCK
Hometown: Boca Raton, FL
School: West Boca Raton
HT: 6'-3" | WT: 305 | Offers: 25 | Rating: 95 | Position Rank: 9 | Overall Rank: 94
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami
OV: --- UOV: ---
SUMMARY: In 2024, Jamar delivered 66 TKL, 16 TFL, 4 SACKS AND 2 FF
Hometown: Chicago, IL
School: Brother Rice
HT: 6'-3" | WT: 305 | Offers: 34 | Rating: 93 | Position Rank: 20 | Overall Rank: 177
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Georgia, Illinois, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Tennessee, Oregon and Notre Dame,
OV: --- UOV: 3/26/26
Summary: In 2025, 61 TKL, 23 TFL, 7.5 SCK, 5 PBU, 2 FF, 1 INT
Hometown: Orange, CA
School: Orange Lutheran
HT: 6'-6" | WT: 275 | Offers: 36 | Rating: 98 | Pos. Rank: 2 | Overall Rank: 35
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Ohio State
OV: UOV: 4/3-4
Summary: Multi-sports athlete (rugby) | Hulking, powerful DL that may move inside if growth continue. Wins primarily with effort and energy. Long arms. Disengages from blockers with ease, splitting double teams, but needs to get better at holding his ground and stuffing gaps. Grew up in Alaska. Projects as a potential impact player at the Power Four level.
ALSO: Maleek Lee
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DEFENSIVE END:
NEED: 1-2 | HIGH PRIORITY | 21 offers
updated: 4/21/26
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.
Hometown: South Houston, TX
School: South Houston
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 225 | Offers: 18 | Rating: 94 | Pos. Rank: 12 | Overall Rank: 118
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami, TCU, Houston, Stanford, Texas A&M
OV: 6/5/26 UOV:
Summary: Multi-sports athlete (football, basketball, track)
Hometown: Birmingham, AL
School: Spain Park
HT: 6'-3.5" | WT: 235 | Offers: 28 | Rating: 89 | Pos. Rank: 49 | Overall Rank: 407
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami, Auburn, Florida
OV: 5/29/26 UOV:
Summary: Multi-sport athlete (basketball) | In first season of footbal (2024), totaled 45 tackles (6 TFL), 3 QBH, 2 sacks and 1 FR in 10 games.
Hometown: Dunnellon, FL
School: Dunnellon
HT: 6'-3" | WT: 260 | Offers: 21 | Rating: 92 | Pos. Rank: 23 | Overall Rank: 220
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: NC State, UCF, Miami, UNC, Miss State, Georgia Tech and West Virginia
OV: 6/5/26 UOV: 3/5/26
Summary: 2025: 55 TCK, 19.5 TFL, SCK. 7.5, FF 1 | Projected July announcement
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LINEBACKER:
NEED: 2 -3 | HIGH PRIORITY | 18 offers
updated: 4/18/25
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 10-12 LB on the roster. Look for Miami to sign 2-43LB in the 2027 recruiting class.
Hometown: Tampa, FL
School: Jesuit
HT: 6'-1.5" | WT: 213 | Offers: 41 | Rating: 98 | Position Rank: 2 | Overall Rank: 25
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: FSU, Alabama, Florida, Miami, Tennessee, Texas A&M
OV: UOV: 8/31/25
SUMMARY: As a sophomore and junior, registered 177 tackles, 5 FF, 3 INT, 6 TFL, 3 PBU, 1 FF
Hometown: Haymarket, VA
School: Battlefield
HT: 6'-1" | WT: 205 | Offers: 24 | Rating: 91 | Pos. Rank: 14 | Overall Rank: 249
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Clemson, Michigan, Miami,
OV: UOV: 9/20/25
Summary:
Hometown: Garner, NC
School: Garner
HT: 6'-3" | WT: 210 | Offers: 50 | Rating: 89 | Pos. Rank: 24 | Overall Rank: 326
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: UF, Alabama, Ohio State, Tennessee
OV: TBD UOV:
Summary:
Hometown: Lincolnton, NC
School: Lincolnton
HT: 6'-1" | WT: 215 | Offers: 27 | Rating: 92 | Pos. Rank: 18 | Overall Rank: 207
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Indiana, Miami, Oregon, Georgia, Kentucky
OV: UOV: 4/4/26
Summary: As sophomore, 109 TKL, 18 TFL, 10 SCK
ALSO: Quinton Cypher, Mikahi Allen
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CORNER BACK:
NEED: 2 | LOW PRIORITY | 42 offers
updated: 4/24/26
OVERVIEW: Miamicar 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 one or two CBs in the 2027 recruiting class.
Hometown: Hollywood, FL
School: McArthur
HT: 5'-10" | WT: 177 | Offers: 31 | Rating: 87 | Pos. Rank: 39 ATH | Overall Rank: 548
Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami
OV: UOV:
Summary: Miami likes as a nickel corner
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
School: Long Beach Poly
HT: 5'-11" | WT: 170 | Offers: 22 | Rating: 97 | Pos. Rank: 7 | Overall Rank: 47
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Oklahoma, Miami, Nebraska, UCLA, Michigan
OV: UOV: 4-3/4
Summary: Multi-sport athlete (track- 10.50-100-meters and 21.25-200m). Versatile and legitimate high major college prospect at CB, S and WR. Short area quickness and top end speed and toughness. A dynamic play maker with a 77” wingspan. In 2024, registered 43 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 1 SK, 3 PBU, 3 FF, 1 FR, 1 INT
Hometown: Mustang, OK
School: Mustang
HT: 6'-2" | WT: 180 | Offers: 22 | Rating: 98 | Pos. Rank: 7 | Overall Rank: 39
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Texas A&M, Missouri
OV: --- UOV: 3/26
Summary: Multi-sport athlete (basketball) | Projects as a high-major impact player
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
School: Long Beach Poly
HT: 6'-1" | WT: 170 | Offers: 23 | Rating: 98 | Pos. Rank: 3 | Overall Rank: 23
Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Georgia commit
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
Hometown: Powder Springs, GA
School: McEachern
HT: 6'-0" | WT: 170 | Offers: 29 | Rating: 87 | Pos. Rank: 68 | Overall Rank: 661
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Alabama, Auburn, Miami, Tennessee, Ole Miss
OV: 6/5/26 UOV: 4/19/26
Summary: Former Alabama commit | Expected for spring game. Official visit locked in.
ALSO: A'Mir Sears (reclass?) Aamaury Fountain John Meredith III Joshua Dobson
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SAFETY:
NEED: 2 -3 | HIGH PRIORITY | 30 offers
updated: 4/24/26
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 2-3 safeties in the 2027 class.
Hometown: Hollywood, FL
School: McArthur
HT: 5'-11" | WT: 182 | Offers: 25 | Rating: 91 | Position Rank: 29 | Overall Rank: 276
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.
Hometown: Lilburn, GA
School: Parkview
HT: 6'-0" | WT: 176 | Offers: 27 | Rating: 95 | Pos. Rank: 8 | Overall Rank: 101
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami
OV: 6/12/26 UOV:
Summary:
Hometown: Miami, FL
School: North Miami Beach
HT: 6'-1" | WT: 180 | Offers: 15| Rating: 88 | Pos. Rank: 45 | Overall Rank: 523
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Minnesota, Florida, Miami
OV: UOV: 3/5/26
Summary: In 2025, 63 tackles and 5 INT on defense. 32 pass receptions, 405 yards and 4 TD on offense.
Hometown: Waxahachie, TX
School: Waxahachie
HT: 6'-3" | WT: 198 | Offers: 42 | Rating: 98 | Pos. Rank: 2 | Overall Rank: 30
Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Texas A&M commit
OV: UOV: 3/28/26
Summary: Elite safety prospect. Tall, long, lean, explosive with high coverage potential. An enforcer and striker. As sophomore, registered 86 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 INT, 1 FF, and 1 FR.
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
School: St. Thomas Aquinas
HT: 5'-11" | WT: 165 | Offers: 31 | Rating: 93 | Position Rank: 17 | Overall Rank: 216
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami, Texas A&M
OV: May 29-31 UOV:
SUMMARY: Decision date is set for July 16
ALSO: Larry Moon III Mekhi Williams Junior Tu'upo
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updated: 4/11/26
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