CaneReports uses 247Sports Composite Ratings and Rankings
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Commitments: 4 Class Rank: 15 ACC Rank: 5 AVG. Rating: 90.19
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EDITOR'S NOTE
THESE ARE VERY EARLY BOARDS. THEY WILL CHANGE.
WE EXPECT MORE PROSPECTS TO EMERGE AS THE CYCLE PROGRESSES.
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QUARTERBACK:
NEED: 1 | HIGH PRIORITY​
updated: 11/23/25
OVERVIEW: With Carson Beck headed to the NFL, Miami will return three quarterbacks ( Emory Williams, Judd Anderson, Luke Nickel), with true freshman Dereon Coleman arriving in 2026. Assuming no transfers out after the 2025 season, Miami is expected roster five quarterbacks in the 2026. ​​​
Gunner Rivers Hometown: Fairhope, AL School: St. Michael Catholic
HT: 6'-3.5" | WT: 205 | Offers: 5 | Rating: 96 | Position Rank: 7 | Overall Rank: 88
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Texas, Auburn, NC State
UOV: --- | OV: ---
SUMMARY: Son of Philip Rivers, former 8x Pro Bowl QB. | 2024: completed 267 of 424 passes (63%) for 3,947 yards with 36 TD and 6 INT. Also ran for 2 TD.​​​​
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Charlie Foulke IV Hometown: Philadelphia, PA School: St. Joseph's Prep
HT: 6'-1" | WT: 170 | Offers: 9 | Rating: 86 | Pos. Rank: 47 | Overall Rank: 695
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Penn State, Miami,
OV: UOV: 11/15/25 (NCSU)
Summary: A solid competitor with game management poise, accuracy and mobility. Pennsylvania 6A player of the year as a sophomore.
Elijah Haven Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA School: Dunham School
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 215 | Offers: 15 | Rating: 98 | Pos. Rank: 2 | Overall Rank: 26
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, LSU
OV: --- UOV: ---
Summary: The #2 QB in 2027. | In 2024, passed for 3093, 37 TDs, 7 INT, rushed for 925 yds and 19 TDs | Long shot; must get him on-campus to stand a chance.
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​RUNNING BACK:
NEED: 1-2 | MEDIUM PRIORITY​
updated: 12/8/25
OVERVIEW: Miami's vaulted rushing attack is scheduled to return four backs (Mark Fletcher, Jordan Lyle, CharMar Brown, Girard Pringle) Jr. ) In 2025, they will be joined by 2026 true freshman Javian Mallory. None will exhaust their eligibility after the 2025 season. However, there is the real possibility Fletcher will elect to leave early for the NFL. We may also experience a transfer. 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.
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Myson Johnson-Cook Hometown: East St. Louis, IL School: East St. Louis
HT: 6'-2" | WT: 220 | Offers: 41 | Rating: 98 | Pos. Rank: 2 ATH | Overall Rank: 31
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Texas A&M
OV: UOV:
Summary: Multi-sport athlete. Versatile, could play running back or linebacker. In 2024: 911 yards rushing, 14 TDs (10.4 YPC); 4 pass receptions, 27 yards, 1 TD.
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Ty Keys Hometown: Poplarville, MS School: Poplarville
HT: 6'-1" | WT: 190 | Offers: 16 | Rating: 94 | Pos. Rank: 9 | Overall Rank: 133
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miss State, LSU
OV: UOV:
Summary: in 2023, 148 carries for 1,222 yards (8.3 YPC). In 2024, 101 carries for 565 yards and 7 TD
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Noah Roberts Hometown: Chandler, AZ School: Basha
HT: 6'-1" | WT: 190 | Offers: 35 | Rating: 95 | Pos. Rank: 6 | Overall Rank: 105
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: TBD
OV: UOV:
Summary: Brings speed, power, balance, burst and quickness. Very good hands. A complete back. In 2024 (13 Games) - 152 carries, 1,067 yards (7.0 avg), 19 TDs, 32 catches, 358 yards, 4 TDs.
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WIDE RECEIVER:
NEED: 3 | HIGH PRIORITY​
updated: 11/25/25
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OVERVIEW: Miami is carrying 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) Daniels, Johnson, and Marion will exhaust their eligibility after the 2025 season. Miami prefers to carry 8-10 wide receivers on the roster. We project the Canes will sign 2-3 wide receivers in the 2027 recruiting class.
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Ah'Mari Stevens Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL School: American Heritage
HT: 5'-11" | WT: 160 | Offers: 15 | Rating: 93 | Position Rank: 26 | Overall Rank: 184
Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami commit
UOV: TBD | OV: TBD
SUMMARY: Projects as a slot receiver​
Nick Lennear Hometown: Miami, FL School: Northwestern
HT: 6'-0" | WT: 165 | Offers: 18 | Rating: 98 | Position Rank: 4 | Overall Rank: 25
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami
OV: --- UOV: 3/18/25, 3/8/24 | UOV: 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
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Monshun Sales Hometown: Indianapolis, IN School: Lawrence North
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 195 | Offers: 38 | Rating: 99 | Position Rank: 2 | Overall Rank: 13
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
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Jaden Upshaw Hometown: Leesburg, GA School: Lee County
HT: 6'-2" | WT: 190 | Offers: 27 | Rating: 95 | Pos. Rank: 15 | Overall Rank: 94
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami, Tex A&M
OV: UOV: 9/20/25 (UF game)
Summary: 2024 - 63 recep, 842 ydds., 11 TDs​​​
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Lawrence Britt Hometown: Memphis, TN School: Lausanne Collegiate School
HT: 6'-0.5" | WT: 172 | Offers: 23 | Rating: 98 | Position Rank: 9 | Overall Rank: 46
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: FSU, Florida, Tennessee, Missouri, Oregon, Miami
OV: --- UOV: 9/20/25 (UF game)
SUMMARY: 2024 - 25 recep., 392 yds., 4 TDs | rushed for 485 yds., 10 TDs​​
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TIGHT END:
NEED: 1-2 | LOW PRIORITY​
updated: 12/8/25
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OVERVIEW: Miami is carrying six (6) tight ends (Elija Lofton, Alex Bauman, Jackson Carver, Luka Gilbert, Jack Nickel, Brock Schott).
Only Bauman will exhaut his eligibility after the 2025 season. Miami prefers to carry 5-6 tight ends on their roster. At this time, Miami has offered scholarships to fourteen 2027 prospects. Baring transfers, look for Miami to sign one or two tight ends in their 2027 recruiting class.
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Anthony Cartwright Hometown: Franklin, MI School: Detroit Country Day
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 220 | Offers: 36 | Rating: 91 | Position Rank: 16 | Overall Rank: 262
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami, Florida, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon
OV: UOV:
SUMMARY: Three sport athlete (football, basketball and baseball) | Michigan State legacy
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Brock Williams Hometown: Libertyville, IL School: Libertyville
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 210 | Offers: 38 | Rating: 98 | Position Rank: 2 | Overall Rank: 32
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: TBD
OV: UOV:
SUMMARY: An elite receiving TE prospect. | Excellent hands... very good size, height, frame, long arms, thletic and strong. Room to add bulk. In 2024: 35 recp., 608 yds, 7 TDs
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Seneca Driver Hometown: Danville, KY School: Boyle County
HT: 6'-7" | WT: 235 | Offers: 35 | Rating: 96 | Position Rank: 4 | Overall Rank: 74
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Louisville, Penn State, Tennessee, Kentucky, Notre Dame
OV: UOV:
SUMMARY: In 2024, caught 24 passes for 353 yards and 7 TDs
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Jack Brown Hometown: St. Charles, MO School: Francis Howell Central
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 215 | Offers: 34 | Rating: 96 | Position Rank: 6 | Overall Rank: 88
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: TBD
OV: UOV:
SUMMARY: Four-star tight end prospect. Big, strong, tough and aggressive run blocker. An elite receiver, with excellent hands and body control. Will be a big target down the middle and wins tough battles. ​​
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Malik Howard Hometown: Oak Ridge, TN School: Oak Ridge
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 225 | Offers: 27 | Rating: 95 | Position Rank: 8 | Overall Rank: 115
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Tennessee, Alabama, So. Carolina, Louisville, Vanderbilt, Miami
OV: --- UOV:9/20/25 (UF game)
SUMMARY: An elite and versatile tight end prospect. Can be successful as an inline blocking TE or shift outside to receiver. Going to be a tough pull out of the Volunteer state. In 2024, caught 32 passes for 389 yds and 6 TDs.
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Jaxon Dollar Hometown: Denver, NC School: East Lincoln
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 222 | Offers: 30 | Rating: 96 | Pos. Rank: 5 | Overall Rank: 80
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Tennessee, Miami, FSU, Clemson, UNC, Duke, Wake Forest
OV: UOV: 9/20/25 (UF game)
Summary: Has family ties in Knoxville area
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Holden Niemi Hometown: Dexter, MI School: Dexter
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 225 | Offers: 16 | Rating: 87 | Pos. Rank: 25 | Overall Rank: 480
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami, Penn State, Alabama, Wisconsin
OV: UOV: 9/20/25 (UF game)
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​OFFENSIVE TACKLE:
NEED: 1-2 | LOW PRIORITY​
updated: 12/5/25
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OVERVIEW: Miami is carrying seven (7) OFFENSIVE TACKLES ( Francis Mauigoa, Markel Bell, Samson Okunlola, Tommy Kinsler IV Juan Minaya, Jaden Wilkerson Demetrius Campbell.) Bell will exhaust his eligibilty after the 2025 season and Francis Mauigoa is likely to leave early for the NFL Draft. True freshmen Jackson Cantwell, Joel Ervin, and Ben Congdon will be joining the group in 2026. Miami prefers to carry 6-8 offensive tackles on the roster. Look for Miami to again reload with two tackles signings in the 2027 recruiting class.
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Mark Matthews Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL School: St. Thomas Aquinas
HT: 6'-6" | WT: 270 | Offers: 29 | Rating: 99 | Position Rank: 2 | Overall Rank: 7
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Florida, Miami, FSU, Nebraska
OV: UOV:
SUMMARY: Elite local tackle prospect from pipeline school. Multi-sport athlete. Athletic and mobile offensive tackle with the size and room to grow. Appears to be a classic Big 3 battle forming.​
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​Zaquan Linton Hometown: Wellington, F School: Palm Beach Central
HT: 6'-6" | WT: 293 | Offers: 18 | Rating: 86 | Position Rank: 55 | Overall Rank: 677
Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami (7/8/25)
OV: UOV:
SUMMARY: Long and big under the radar local talent. Relatively inexperienced in football but with high upside​
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Joshua Sam-Epelle Hometown: Douglasville, GA School: Douglasville County
HT: 6'-9" | WT: 340 | Offers: 31 | Rating: 96 | Pos. Rank: 8 | Overall Rank: 69
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: UGA, So. Car.
OV: --- UOV: ---
Summary: ---​
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Sidney Rouleau Hometown: Tyler, TX School: Brook Hill School
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 300 | Offers: 17 | Rating: 91 | Position Rank: 28 | Overall Rank: 251
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Michigan, USC, Oregon, Texas, Florida, Ohio State, Alabama, Penn State, Rutgers, Tennessee, Miami, and Oklahoma
OV: UOV:
SUMMARY: Four-star prospect with length and size. Canadian native. Has lived in New Jersey and Texas.
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​INTERIOR OFFENSIVE LINE:
NEED: 1-2 | LOW PRIORITY​
updated: 12/7/25
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OVERVIEW: Miami is carrying eight (8) INTERIOR OFFENSIVE LINEMEN ( Seuseu Alofaituli James Brockermeyer Max Buchanan Anez Cooper Nino Francavilla Matthew McCoy Juan Minaya Deryc Plazz Ryan Rodriguez ) Brockermeyer, Cooper and Rodriguez will exhaust his eligibilty after the 2025 season. True freshmen 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.
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Sean Tatum Hometown: Fort Pierce, FL School: John Carroll
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 310 | Offers: 21 | Rating: 94 | Position Rank: 4 OT | Overall Rank: 120
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami, Clemson, FSU, Ohio State, Tennessee, So. Carolina, UCLA
OV: UOV:
SUMMARY: Elite in-state IOL. Big battle looming.
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Reed Ramsier Hometown: Orlando, FL School: First Academy
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 305 | Offers: 23 | Rating: 90 | Position Rank: 16 | Overall Rank: 294
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Clemson, Texas, FSU
OV: UOV:
SUMMARY: In-state Blue chip IOL
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Reis Russell Hometown: Littleton, CO School: Valor Christian
HT: 6'-3.5" | WT: 290 | Offers: 23 | Rating: 87 | Position Rank: 29 | Overall Rank: 466
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: TBD
OV: UOV:
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Gerren Bray Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL School: St. Thomas Aquinas
HT: 6'-2" | WT: 295 | Offers: 8 | Rating: NR | Position Rank: NR | Overall Rank: NR
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: TBD
OV: UOV:
SUMMARY: Local prospect from established power house program. Miami to monitor.​
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EDGE RUSHER:
NEED: 2-3 | LOW PRIORITY​
updated: 12/8/25
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OVERVIEW: Miami is carrying seven (7) edge rushers ( Rueben Bain, Marquise Lightfoot, Cole McConathy II, Booker Pickett, Herbert Scroggins III, Hayden Lowe, Mykah Newton). While none will exhaust their eligibility after the 2025 season, it's possible Bain will elect to leave early for the NFL Draft. Miami has preferred to carry 6-8 edge rushers on the roster. Look for Miami to sign two or three edge rushers in the 2027 recruiting class. To date, Miami has offered scholarships to 18 edge rushers.
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Demarcus Deroche Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL School: Cardinal Gibbons
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 205 | Offers: 11 | Rating: 92 | Position Rank: 10 ATH | Overall Rank: 203
Status: COMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami (8/19/25)
OV: UOV:
SUMMARY: Multi-sport athlete. (football basketball) | Two-way player | In 2024, 11 tackles (5 TFL), 5 sacks, 2 FR and 1 FF
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DJ Jacobs Hometown: Roswell, GA School: Blessed Trinity Catholic
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 225 | Offers: 36 | Rating: 99 | Position Rank: 2 | Overall Rank: 10
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Georgia, Miami, Oregon, Texas A&M, FSU
OV: UOV:
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.
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Frederick Ards Hometown: Orlando, FL School: Jones
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 225 | Offers: 22 | Rating: 94 | Position Rank: 17 | Overall Rank: 130
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Florida, Tennessee, Miami
OV: UOV:
SUMMARY: Florida is the early leader with the Vols and Canes on the outside for now
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Xavier Muhammad​ Hometown: South Houston, TX School: South Houston
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 225 | Offers: 14 | Rating: 96 | Position Rank: 5 | Overall Rank: 83
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami, Texas, Texas A&M, Alabama
OV: UOV:
SUMMARY:​ Attended Miami-Notre Dame game - with high praise for Miami
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Zyron Forstall Hometown: Bradenton, FL School: IMG Academy
HT: 6'-3.5" | WT: 235 | Offers: 22 | Rating: 99 | Pos. Rank: 2 | Overall Rank: 2
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: TBD
OV: UOV:
Summary: Projects as a high-major defensive play-maker with very high passing rushing juice as evidence by 13 sacks and four forced fumbles as a sophomore.
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Isaac Miller Hometown: Waukesha, WI School: Catholic Memorial
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 250 | Offers: 13 | Rating: 87 | Position Rank: 40 | Overall Rank: 466
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, Miami, Florida, Notre Dame
OV: UOV:
SUMMARY: Building relationship with Miami's senior analyst Brett Holinka.
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Desmond Malpress Hometown: Jacksonville, FL School: Atlantic Coast
HT: 6'-3" | WT: 205 | Offers: 14 | Rating: 93 | Position Rank: 19 | Overall Rank: 158
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami, Florida
OV: UOV:
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KJ Green Hometown: Stone Mountain, GA School: Stephenson
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 215 | Offers: 30 | Rating: 96m | Pos. Rank: 12 | Overall Rank: 85
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Tennessee, South Carolina, Alabama, Miami, Georgia, Texas A&M, Ohio State, FSU, Nebraska, Clemson, USC
OV: UOV:
Summary: In 2024, 63 tackles (19 TFL), 9 sacks, 4 QBH and 3 FF | Physical impact rusher edge with his burst and power.
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​DEFENSIVE LINE:
NEED: 3-4 | HIGH PRIORITY​
updated: 12/7/25
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OVERVIEW: Miami is carrying eight defensive linemen (David Blay Jr. Armondo Blount Artavius Jones Akheem Mesidor Ahmad Moten Sr. Daylen Russell Justin Scott Donta Simpson ) on the 2025 roster, with Blay and Mesidor exhausting their eligibility after the season. Miami prefers to carry 8-10 DL on the roster. Look for Miami to sign 3-4 DL in the 2027 recruiting class. To date, Miami has offered scholarships to 22 defensive linemen.
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DEFENSIVE TACKLE:
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DT Jamar Thompson Hometown: Boca Raton, FL School: West Boca Raton
HT: 6'-3" | WT: 305 | Offers: 24 | Rating: 95 | Position Rank: 10 | Overall Rank: 114
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami
OV: UOV:
SUMMARY: At the top of Miami DT board, Jamar delivered 66 TKL, 16 TFL, 4 SACKS AND 2 FF IN 2024
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DT Brayden Parks Hometown: Chicago, IL School: Brother Rice
HT: 6'-3" | WT: 305 | Offers: 35 | Rating: 89 | Position Rank: 32 | Overall Rank: 308
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Notre Dame, Miami, Oregon, Auburn, Ohio State, LSU, Texas, Arkansas, Indiana, Michigan, UNC
OV: UOV:
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DT Amari Vickerson Hometown: Cypress, TX School: Cy Ranch
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 290 | Offers: 35 | Rating: 88 | Position Rank: 37 | Overall Rank:b 357
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Florida, Texas, SMU, Michigan, Florida State
OV: UOV:
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DT Antwan McKoy Hometown: Saint Pauls, N School: Saint Pauls
HT: 6'-3" | WT: 290 | Offers: 10 | Rating: | Position Rank: | Overall Rank:
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: TBD
OV: UOV:
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DEFENSIVE END:
NEED: 2-3 | HIGH PRIORITY​
updated: 12/7/25
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OVERVIEW: Miami is carrying three defensive ends (SDE) on the 2025 roster (Ahkeem Mesidor, Hayden Lowe , Armondo Blount). Mesidor will exhaust his eligibility at the end of the 2025 season. The Canes prefer to carry 4-5 SDEs. Look for Miami to sign 2-3 defensive ends in the 2027 class.
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Keysan Taylor Hometown: Rockford, IL School: Guilford
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 225 | Offers: 6 | Rating: NR | Position Rank: NR | Overall Rank: NR
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier:
OV: --- UOV: ---
SUMMARY: Two way player | In 2024, 57 tackles, 11 TFL , 1 INT and four FF
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Marcellus Young Casario Hometown: Rabun Gap, GA School: Rabun Gap-Nacoochee
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 260 | Offers: 6 | Rating: NR | Position Rank: NR | Overall Rank: NR
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Penn State
OV: --- UOV: ---
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Montana Toilolo Hometown: Santa Ana, CA School: Mater Dei
HT: 6'-3" | WT: 260 | Offers: 19 | Rating: 87 | Position Rank: 43 | Overall Rank: 441
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Arizona State, Arkansas, Miami, Michigan, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, Notre Dame.
OV: --- UOV: ---
SUMMARY: Under rated DL at national powerhouse program​
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Malachi Brown Hometown: Corbin, KY School: Corbin
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 265 | Offers: 16 | Rating: 93 | Pos. Rank: 19 | Overall Rank: 163
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Alabama, Tennessee
OV: --- UOV: ---
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​LINEBACKER:
NEED: 2 | MEDIUM PRIORITY​
updated: 9/22/25
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OVERVIEW: Miami is carrying twelve (12) linebackers on the 2025 roster, with Jaylin Alderman , Wesley Bissainthe Chase Smith Mohamed Toure exhausting their eligibility after the season. True freshmen Jordan Campbell and Justin Edwards will join the room in 2026. Miami prefers to carry 10-12 LBs on the roster. Look for Miami to sign two or three LBs in the 2027 recruiting class. To date, Miami has offered scholarships to 10 linebackers.
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Kaden Henderson Hometown: Tampa, FL School: Jesuit
HT: 6'-2" | WT: 200 | Offers: 40 | Rating: 98 | Position Rank: 2 | Overall Rank: 33
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: FSU, Florida, Miami, Tennessee, LSU, Ohio State, Penn State
OV: UOV:
SUMMARY: Plans to visit Miami when the Hurricanes take on Notre Dame. | As a sophomore and junior, registered 177 tackles, 5 FF, 3 INT, 6 TFL, 3 PBU, 1 FF
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Roman Igwebuike Hometown: Chicago, IL School: Mount Carmel
HT: 6'-3" | WT: 220 | Offers: 39 | Rating: 95 | Position Rank: 8 | Overall Rank: 117
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Purdue, Miami, Tennessee, UGA, Florida, USC, Indiana, Ohio State, Illinois, Missouri, Baylor, Wisconsin
OV: UOV:
SUMMARY: In 2024, registered 90 tackles, 11 TFLs, five sacks, one forced fumble and one pass broken up. | Will attend Miami-Notre Dame game on Aug. 31st
Quinton Cypher Hometown: Raleigh, NC School: Millbrook
HT: 6'-2" | WT: 220 | Offers: 26 | Rating: 94 | Pos. Rank: 10 | Overall Rank: 136
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Clemson, Tennessee, Duke, Miami
OV: UOV: 9/20/25 (UF game)
Summary: In 2024, 175 TKL, 31.5 TFL, 12.5 SACKS, 8 PBU, 1 FF, 3 INT, 1 INT TD
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Noah Glover​ 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, Miami,
OV: UOV: 9/20/25
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​​CORNER BACK:
NEED: 2 | LOW PRIORITY​
updated: 10/9/25
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OVERVIEW: Miami is carrying 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, Ja'Boree Antoine. After this coming season, Brantley, Scott, Richard will exhaust 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. To date, Miami has offered scholarships to 25 corner backs.​
Hayden Stepp Hometown: Las Vegas, NV School: Bishop Gorman
HT: 6'-3.5" | WT: 175 | Offers: 35 | Rating: 98 | Position Rank: 4 | Overall Rank: 50
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: SMU
OV: UOV:
SUMMARY: Stepp brings a combination of size, length and athleticism. Potential starter at Power 4 level. Could grow into a safety. In 2024, 20 TKL, 6 PBUs, 1 FR, 1 INT, 1 TD
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​Jaden Carey Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL School: St. Thomas Aquinas
HT: 6'-0" | WT: 165 | Offers: 28 | Rating: 89 | Position Rank: 36 | Overall Rank: 324
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Florida, Miami, Ohio State, FSU,
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T'ari Miller Hometown: Miami, FL School: Miami Central
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 180 | Offers: 24 | Rating: 90 | Position Rank: 33 | Overall Rank: 291
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: TBD
OV: UOV:
SUMMARY: Size and athleticism. | Could grow into a safety at next level.​
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SAFETY:
NEED: 2 -3 | HIGH PRIORITY​
updated: 9/5/25
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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.
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Larry Moon III Hometown: Bradenton, FL School: IMG Academy
HT: 5'-11.5" | WT: 185 | Offers: 43 | Rating: 93 | Position Rank: 13 | Overall Rank: 155
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Penn State, Miami, Tennessee, FSU
OV: UOV:
SUMMARY: Blue chip safety prospect. 2024: 22 TKL, 1 SCK, 7 PBU, 3 INT
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Zayden Gamble Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL School: St. Thomas Aquinas
HT: 5'-11" | WT: 165 | Offers: 31 | Rating: 93 | Position Rank: 17 | Overall Rank: 177
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami, Texas A&M
OV: UOV:
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Hometown: Douglasville, GA School: Douglas County
HT: 6'-2" | WT: 195 | Offers: 25 | Rating: 92 | Position Rank: 23 | Overall Rank: 224
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: FSU, Miami
OV: UOV:
SUMMARY: 2024 - 75 TKL, 3 TFL, 2 PBU, 2 FR, 1 FR, 6 INT, 1 IntTD
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Jaylyn Jones Hometown: Hollywood, FL School: McArthur
HT: 5'-11" | WT: 182 | Offers: 23 | Rating: 91 | Position Rank: 28 | Overall Rank: 270
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.
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Charles Roberts Hometown: Bradenton, FL School: IMG Academy
HT: 6'-0" | WT: 180 | Offers: 11 | Rating: 89 | Position Rank: 30 | Overall Rank: 382
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: FSU
OV: UOV:
SUMMARY: 2024: 17 TKL, 2 TFL, 1 SCK, 2 PBU
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Jayden Anding Hometown: Ruston, LA School: Ruston
HT: 5'-10" | WT: 165 | Offers: 8 | Rating: 93 | Position Rank: 18 | Overall Rank: 184
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: TBD
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SUMMARY: 2024 - 55 TKL, 1 TFL, 3 PBU, 4 INT
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Amari Oquendo Hometown: Miami, FL School: Northwestern
HT: 5'-10" | WT: 175 | Offers: 5 | Rating: NR | Position Rank: NR | Overall Rank: NR
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier: Miami, Florida and UCF
OV: UOV:
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​Name: Hometown: School:
HT: 6'-0" | WT: | Offers: | Rating: | Pos. Rank: | Overall Rank:
Status: UNCOMMITTED | Top Tier:
OV: UOV:
Summary: