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9/16/26

Total Scholarship Offers to-Date: 221

Commitments: 2

National Class Rank: 9

ACC Class Rank: 1

AVG. Rating:88.50
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EDITOR'S NOTE ...

Miami is preparing to finish out their 2027 class with only a few scholarship slots remaining.  The 2028 boards will change often during the recruiting cycle. 

 

CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR UPDATES

 

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QUARTERBACK:    

NEED: 1-2  |   PRIORITY: Medium ​ |   12  0ffers
updated:  6/26/26


OVERVIEW:  Miami has four scholarship quarterbacks in 2026.  Mensah could leave early for the NFL Draft. Miami prefers to carry 4-5 quarterbacks. Look for the Canes to take 1-2 quarterbacks through high school recruiting or the transfer portal.

Knox Annis

Hometown:   Jacksonville, FL                                       School:   Mandarin                      

HT: 6'-3"  | WT:  205|  Offers: 19  |  Rating: 86 |  Pos. Rank:  40  |  Overall Rank:  486

Status:  COMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  MIAMI

OV:          UOV: 

Summary:  2025: Posted 2,203 passing yds., 60.2%, 22 TDs, 10 INT, 330 RUSH YDS., 1 TD

ALSO:  Donald Tabron II    Kaden Craft   Graham Simpson  AJ Tuivaiave   Jamar Howard   Chase Curren   Caiden Belton  Chris Miller   Jaxon Flowers  

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RUNNING BACK:    

NEED: 1-2  PRIORITY​:   |  13 offers
updated:  9/16/26

OVERVIEW:  Miami has seven scholarship running backs in 2026.  Fletcher will exhaust his eligibility after 2026. We also expect some attrition after this season. Miami prefers to carry 5 -6 running backs. Look for the Canes to take 1-2  running backs through high school recruiting or the transfer portal.

Xander Edwards

Hometown:   Jacksonville, FL                                       School:  The Bolles School                      

HT: 6'-1"  | WT: 210  |  Offers: 36  |  Rating:  95  |  Pos. Rank:  7  |  Overall Rank:  117

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Miami, Indiana, Wisconsin

OV:          UOV:  6/20/26 (Legends Camp)

Summary: In 2025, rushed for 2,629 yds, (9.9 YPC), 44 TDs, 17 pass recep. for 211 yds.

Kevin Hartsfield 

Hometown:  Covington, GA                                        School:  Newton                     

HT: 6'-0"  | WT: 208  |  Offers: 47  |  Rating:  98 |  Pos. Rank:  1 |  Overall Rank:  41

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Tennessee, Georgia

OV:          UOV: 

Summary: In 2025, rushed for 1,302 yds and 12 TDs. Caught 4 passes for 23 yds.

Acely Brown  

Hometown:  Petal, MS                                        School:   Petal                   

HT: 6'-0"  | WT: 175  |  Offers: 19  |  Rating: 95  |  Pos. Rank:  6 |  Overall Rank: 104

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  TBD

OV:          UOV:

Evaluation:

Summary:  Multi-sport athlete (basketball, track) |  In 2025, 945 yds rushing, 11 TDs, 3 pass receptions, 89 yds, 1 TD

ALSO:   Dalen Powell  Elijah Newman-Hall  Elijah Cromwell  Sean Simon   Taihj Moore  Zachary Belyeu  Anthony Howard Jr.  Jacez Walton   Byron Brandon  Caiden Bellard  Terriel Harmon    

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WIDE RECEIVER:    

NEED:   |  PRIORITY​: TBD  |  30 offers
updated: 8/19/26

OVERVIEW:  Miami has ten scholarship wide receivers in 2026.  Cooper Barkate will exhaust his eligibility after 2026. We also expect some attrition after this season. Miami prefers to carry 8-10 wide receivers. Look for the Canes to take 2-3 receivers through high school recruiting or the transfer portal.

Brysen Wright

Hometown:  Jacksonville, FL                                        School: Mandarin                      

HT: 6'-3.5"  | WT: 215  |  Offers:  32  |  Rating: 99  |  Pos. Rank: 1  |  Overall Rank: 1

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Florida, Miami, Ohio State

OV:          UOV: 

Evaluation:  (247Sports)- "Physically advanced pass catcher that doesn’t look his age. Dominates in 50-50 situations with his hands and balance. More of a build-speed athlete, but can find a top gear. Sinks hips at top of routes to create separation while working sideline. Powerful enough to break a tackle or two in traffic. Projects as a potential high-volume target on Saturdays."

Summary: In 2025, caught 46 passes for 983 yards and 10 TD.

Jaylen Addai

Hometown:  Pearland, TX                                        School:  Shadow Creek                     

HT: 5'-11"  | WT: 165  |  Offers:  42   |  Rating: 99  |  Pos. Rank:  3  |  Overall Rank:  12

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Alabama, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Texas, Texas A&M

OV:          UOV: 

 

Evaluation: 247Sports -  "Gifted young receiver prospect with strong multi-sport profile and football pedigree. Flashes above-the-rim athleticism on the basketball floor. Wiry strong and long-limbed to expand catch radius and high-pointing range. Crisp and fairly sudden, which showed in drill work on Spring 2025 elite camp circuit. Yet to get high-volume varsity reps, but poised to break out. Projects as a potential high-major weapon who can win at multiple levels in a variety of ways. "

 

Summary: Multi-sport athlete |   In 2025, caught 37 passes for 997 yards.

Dennis Tua'one

Hometown:  Proven, UT                                        School:  Timpview                     

HT: 6'-1"  | WT: 185  |  Offers:  24  |  Rating: 96  |  Pos. Rank: 11  |  Overall Rank:  85

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Miami, Tennessee

OV:  ----        UOV:  ----

Summary:  Blue chip athlete |  In 2025, caught 33 passes, 641 yds., 5 TD

Madoxx Davis

Hometown:  Cartersville, GA                              School:  Cartersville               

HT: 5'-10"  | WT:  189 |  Offers: 41  |  Rating:  98 |  Pos. Rank: 5  ATH |  Overall Rank: 23

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Ohio State

OV:   ----       UOV:  ---

Evaluation:  TBA

Summary:  Elite wide receiver and returner.  | 4.42 40-yard speed |  In 2025, 36 receptions, 774 yds, , 6 TDs, 3 punt & kickoff TDs | Projected slot

ALSO:  Braylon Clark  Dedrick Kimbrough  Deandre Bidden   Lorenzo McMullen Jr.  Jermaine Smith Jr.  Damarion Mays  Tromon Isaac Jr.  Zyren Menor  Bubba Brown   Tyree Mannings Jr.  Maximus Curry  Dillon Mitchell  Carter St. Junious  Marshaun Thornton  Baron Marshall  Tylan Henderson  Armani Strong  Pierce Washington  Peter Pierre  Maddox Weil  Cameron Fuse  Mylan Griggs  DJ Tubbs  Trey Finney  Kruz Marion  Jordyn Murray  Ratavion McReed        

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TIGHT END:    

NEED: 1  | PRIORITY​: Low  |  8 offers
updated:  8/19/26

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OVERVIEW: Miami carried eight scholarship tight ends in 2026. Jack Nickel will exhaust his eligibility after 2026. We also expect some attrition after this season. Miami prefers to carry 5-6 tight ends. Look for the Canes to take 1-2 tight ends through high school recruiting or the transfer portal.

JC Wessel

Hometown:  Jacksonville, FL                                        School:  The Bolles School                     

HT: 6'-6"  | WT: 225  |  Offers: 28  |  Rating: 94  |  Pos. Rank:  5 |  Overall Rank: 131

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  FSU, MIAMI

OV:          UOV: 

Summary: Two way player. | In 2025, posted 18 catches for 338 yards and three touchdowns. He added 16 total tackles, 3 TFLs and a sack defensively.

Peter Pierre

Hometown:   Hollywood, FL                                       School:  Chaminade-Madonna                     

HT: 6'-4"  | WT: 220  |  Offers: 42  |  Rating:  91 |  Pos. Rank: 9  |  Overall Rank: 242

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Miami,  Oklahoma, UCLA,  Ohio State

OV:  TBD        UOV:  TBD

Summary: In 2025, Caught 2O passes for 243 yds, (12.2 YPC), 5 TDs

Tytan McNeal

Hometown:  Sammamish, WA                                        School:  Eastside Catholic                     

HT: 6'-5"  | WT: 230  |  Offers: 30  |  Rating: 98  |  Pos. Rank: 1  |  Overall Rank: 36

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  TBD

OV: ---         UOV:  ---

Evaluation: 247Sports - Greg Biggins National Recruiting Analyst

Will be in contention for top tight end in the country in the ’28 class. Has a prototype 6-foot-5, 210 pound frame with plenty of room to add good weight over the next three years. Shows a wide receiver skill set in his ability to make plays down the field and adjust to the football in the air. Dominant in 50-50 ball situations and will be an immediate red zone threat the first day he steps on a college campus.High major basketball player and you can see the hoops background in his ability to box out smaller defensive backs and his timing to win jump balls.Flashes some pass rush skill as an edge rusher and would be a high major target on the defensive side of the ball as well. Strong hands as a pass catcher, does a nice job catching the ball through contact and can do something after the catch. Rare combination of size, length and athleticism and should develop in to an outstanding blocker down the road as well. Can continue to improve his twitch as a route runner and suddenness getting in and out of his breaks. Upside is extremely high and has all the traits to be a high round NFL Draft pick down the road.

 

Summary: Multi-sport athlete (basketball.)  Miami first to offer

ALSO: Tytan McNeal​  Xevien Brinson   Jack McNamara   Theo Schott  Tre Oiler  Troy Silberzahn  Landon Dawson  

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OFFENSIVE TACKLE:

NEED: 2  |  PRIORITY​: Medium  |  13 offers
updated:  9/19/26

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OVERVIEW:  Miami will carry 10 scholarship offensive tackles on the 2026 roster. Senior Matthew McCoy will exhaust his eligibility after 2026. We also expect some attrition after this season. Miami prefers to carry 8-10 tackles. Look for the Canes to take 1-2 offensive tackles through high school recruiting or the transfer portal.

Maui Tonata

Hometown:  Orem, UT                                        School:  Orem                  

HT: 6'-5.5"  | WT: 315  |  Offers: 29  |  Rating: 99  |  Pos. Rank: 1  |  Overall Rank: 17

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Cal,  Miami,  USC, Oregon, BYU, Utah

OV:          UOV:  6/17/26

Summary: Elite, huge OT prospect. #1 OT prospect in '28 class. Seriously wants to examine east coast schools. Attended Elite Camp at Mami. Loves Mirabal.

Jamarios Canton

Hometown:  Bradenton, FL                                School:  IMG Academy                    

HT: 6'-5"  | WT: 305  |  Offers: 25  |  Rating: 96  |  Pos. Rank: 10  |  Overall Rank: 72

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  FSU, MIAMI, Texas A&M, Texas

OV:          UOV: 

Summary: Texas native.  Very athletic. Attended Miami elite camp.
 

Mataio Fano

Hometown:   Orem, UT                                       School:     Orem                 

HT: 6'-4.5"  | WT: 235  |  Offers: 24  |  Rating: 93  |  Pos. Rank: 17  |  Overall Rank: 155

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Michigan, UCLA, Utah,

OV:          UOV: 

Evaluation:  247Sports - Strong bloodlines and should emerge this fall as one of the region’s best offensive tackle prospects, regardless of class. Long, lean frame similar to older brother Spencer at same stage in his development with plenty of room to add good weight. Natural athlete with exceptional feet and balance. Highly coordinated with elite lateral mobility and body control. Advanced in his technique, plays with patience and always looks on-balance.Far from a finished product but an easy player to bet on and should have every top program all over him following his sophomore year.

Summary: Younger brother of former Utah standout, Spencer Fano.

ALSO:  Antijuan Wilkes   Austin Attalah   Geraci Carson  Grayson Williams  Antijuan Wilkes   Omari Lawson*   Malakhi Dudley  Nijal Thigpen  Austin Ballou  Liam Pagan  Teauariki Siaoloa   Jai'Storm Knight              

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INTERIOR OFFENSIVE LINE:    

NEED: 1-2   |  PRIORITY: Low​  |   8 offers
updated: 9/16/26

OVERVIEW:  Miami will carry 9 scholarship interior offensive linemen on the 2026 roster. Senior Ryan Rodriguez will exhaust his eligibility after 2026. We could also expect some attrition after this season. Miami prefers to carry 8-10 tackles. Look for the Canes to take 1-2 IOL through high school recruiting or the transfer portal.

Kweli Fielder

Hometown:   Carrollton, GA                                       School:  Carrollton                     

HT: 6'-4"  | WT: 310  |  Offers: 35  |  Rating: 97  |  Pos. Rank: 3  |  Overall Rank: 59

Status:  COMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Miami commit

OV:          UOV:  6/20/26 (Legends)

Summary:   2025: Named Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman at the Navy National Combine.     | 247Sports - Youthful big man that got varsity reps as a 9th grader. Likely to offer tackle-guard versatility on Saturdays and has already worked at both spots. Excells as a drive blocker and could thrive in a zone-heavy scheme. Nimble mover at this stage that plays with patience and balance. Tracking to start college well before 18th birthday. Might need time in an incubator, but has all-conference potential if it all comes together.   |  Already recruiting for the Canes!

George Selvie III

Hometown:  Riverview FL                                     School:   Sumner                       

HT: 6'-"  | WT:   |  Offers:  25   |  Rating:  97   |  Pos. Rank:  4  |  Overall Rank: 67

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Miami, Ohio State, Florida State

OV:          UOV: 

Evaluation:  @$&SPorts - Andrew Ivins

"Young lineman that could play multiple spots up front. Blessed with elite NFL genetics. On the smaller side, but should eventually carry 300 pounds. Fires off the ball and seeks engagement in run sets. Athletic enough to climb and has broken 5 seconds in pro shuttle. Must keep evolving both physically and technically, but drips with potential."

Summary: 

Major Green

Hometown:  Bradenton, FL                                        School:    IMG Academy                  

HT: 6'-5"  | WT:  350  |  Offers: 29  |  Rating: 93  |  Pos. Rank: 10  |  Overall Rank: 160

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  FSU, Florida, Miami, Ohio State, Maryland, Auburn, Tennessee, Georgia

OV:          UOV:  6/17/26

Evaluation:: 247Sports - Andrew Ivins

"Jumbo lineman with some rare big-man twitch. Can plug the drain on defense, but is leaning into a future on offense. Clears traffic as an angle blocker and finishes with conviction. Builds momentum as a puller and can get out of the box. Needs technical work, especially in pass sets. Must embrace the process, but can be a road grader on Saturdays."

ALSO:   Simon Nuamah    Elisha Mueller  Charlie Pisani  Zayden Gatling  PJ Evans  Merino Samnik           

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EDGE:    

NEED: 1-2  |  PRIORITY​- Low  |  25 offers
updated: 8/3/26

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OVERVIEW:  Miami will carry 7 scholarship edge rushers on the 2026 roster. Senior Damon Wilson II will exhaust his eligibility after 2026. We could also expect some attrition after this season. Miami prefers to carry 6-8 edge rushers. Look for the Canes to take 1-2 edge rushers through high school recruiting or the transfer portal.

Kameron McGee

Hometown:  Chicago, IL                                        School:  Brother Rice                     

HT: 6'-4"  | WT: 245  |  Offers: 38  |  Rating: 98  |  Pos. Rank: 7  |  Overall Rank:  26

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Miami, Oregon, Georgia, Notre Dame , Florida, Texas, Texas A&M, and Ohio State

OV:          UOV:

Evaluation: Hudson Standish 247Sports National Analyst

"Starred at wide receiver and edge rusher as a freshman, but is a clear defensive projection. Unverified physical specs entering sophomore season, but is believed to be hovering around 6-foot-3, 235 pounds. Combination of big-play receiving context and defensive playmaking at the point of attack suggests massive upside. Wins out of two-point stance with athleticism and hot motor. Ample flaIn 2025, In 2025shes redirecting to chase ball carriers for negative plays. Should be viewed as a potential game-wrecking odd front edge rusher with an immense pass-rushing ceiling."

Summary:  Elite  edge prospect in 2028 recruiting class. |  In 2025, 38 TKLs, 7 TFL, 1 SCK, 1 FF,  1FR

Cassell Cruickshank

Hometown:  Fayetteville, NC                                        School:  E.E. Smith                     

HT: 6'-6"  | WT:  230  |  Offers: 42  |  Rating:  99 |  Pos. Rank:  2 |  Overall Rank:  8

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  FSU

OV:  ---        UOV:  ---

Evaluation: ---

Summary: ---

Major Stokes

Hometown:   Orem, UT                                       School:  Orem                 

HT: 6'-5.5"  | WT: 240  |  Offers: 32  |  Rating: 97  |  Pos. Rank: 11  |  Overall Rank: 54

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  TBD

OV: ---         UOV:  ---

Evaluation: ---

Summary: In 2025, 42 TKL, 29.5 TFL, 11.5 SK, 1 FF

Jalanie George

Hometown:  Goodyear, AZ                               School: Desert Edge                        

HT: 6'-4.5"  | WT: 245  |  Offers:  35 |  Rating: 99  |  Pos. Rank:  2  |  Overall Rank:  9

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Miami, Florida, Washington, Oklahoma, Ohio State, Auburn

OV:          UOV:  6/17/26

Evaluation: 247Sports - "Productive front-line defender with a promising frame. Instinctive against the run and will slide off blocks to make stops. Still developing pass-rush cadence, but can hound QBs with length and burst. Not one to bail on a play and will clean up the trash. Likely to offer alignment flex as he could eventually 280+ pounds. Must keep progressing, but has all-conference and NFL upside. "

Summary: Elite edge rusher.  Over two varsity years.   In 2025, racked up 117 tackles (27 TFL),  11.5 sacks, 3 FF, 1 FR, 4 PBU and 1 INT.

ALSO:     Mikel Morgan    Darieon Prescott  Antonio Thomas Jr.  Landen Wade  Jayden Bell  Major Stokes Myles Tate  Luke Nabors  Tristian Henderson  Meshi Dobson  Elijah Tillman Chance Archangel  Chase Foster II  Christian Webb-Scott Alexander Beltran  Malik Muhammad  Takeshi Savery  Isaias Matias  Darias Johnson  Mikel Morgan  Kaden Langford  Keoni Snipes 

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DEFENSIVE LINEMEN:    

NEED: 1-2  |  PRIORITY​: Low  |  19 offers
updated: 8/23/26
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OVERVIEW:  Miami will carry 11 scholarship DEFENSIVE LINEMEN on the 2026 roster. Senior Damon Wilson II will exhaust his eligibility after 2026. We could also expect some attrition after this season. Miami prefers to carry 8-10 defensive linemen.  Look for the Canes to take 2 DL through high school recruiting or the transfer portal.

Miami has yet to complete prioritization of prospects.

Asher Ghioto

Hometown:  Jacksonville, FL                             School:  The Bolles School                     

HT: 6'-5"  | WT:  240  |  Offers: 63  |  Rating: 99   |  Pos. Rank:  1 |  Overall Rank:  3

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Clemson, Miami, Texas A&M

OV:          UOV:  3/28/25

Evaluation:  247Sports -  Over achieving defender that brings it every snap. Should offer alignment flex and could fit into both odd or even fronts. Calculated with his hands and will get into secondary moves. Displays impressive get-off and initial quickness for age. Shifts weight well in heat of battle and will clear his hips. Owns one of the better developmental foundations early on in 2028 cycle.

Summary:  Elite edge rusher, the highest ranked pass rusher this cycle. Multi-sport athlete (football and track & field).  In 2025, Asher posted 84 tackles, 35 TFL, 23 Sacks, 3 PBU, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 FRTD, 1TD

Dawson Jacobs

Hometown: Roswell, GA                                     School:  Blessed Trinity Catholic                     

HT: 6'-3"  | WT: 240  |  Offers: 29  |  Rating: 93  |  Pos. Rank: 20  |  Overall Rank: 177

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Tennessee, FSU, Miami

OV: ----         UOV:  ---

Summary: 

Kellan Hall

Hometown:  Louisville, KY                School:  Christian Academy                     

HT: 6'-4"  | WT: 265  |  Offers: 29  |  Rating: 99  |  Pos. Rank: 1  |  Overall Rank: 2

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Miami, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan, Tennessee, Texas A&M, LSU, Notre Dame, Oregon, Texas 

OV:          UOV: 

Evaluation:  247Sports - Gabe Brooks Scouting Analys - 8/13/25

"Major talent with impressive catalog of two-way experience, physical tools, athleticism, football pedigree, and multi-sport background (basketball). Owns snaps at a variety of DL spots and multiple OL positions. Displays advanced body control and reactive quickness in myriad situations. Flashes serious sudden redirection as an interior run defender. Potential high-major talent on either side of the LOS with a particularly high developmental ceiling on defense."

Summary: In 2025, 53 tackles, 17.5 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks, in 11 games.

Antonio Wilcher

Hometown:  Miami, FL                                        School:  Miami Southridge                     

HT: 6'-2.5"  | WT: 315  |  Offers:  36 |  Rating: 87  |  Pos. Rank: 44  |  Overall Rank: 436

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Miami

OV:          UOV: 

Summary: 

Braylon Smith

Hometown:  Bradenton, FL                                        School:  Bayshore                     

HT: 6'-5"  | WT: 275  |  Offers:  5  |  Rating: NR  |  Pos. Rank: NR  |  Overall Rank:  NR

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Miami, FSU,

OV:          UOV:  6/17/26

Summary:  Brings all the measurements. Potential hidden gem

ALSO: Tyzon Swann  RJ Wyms  Ayden Woodruff  Dawson Jacobs  Cory Cunningham  Zylen Little  Azhir Waddell  Trison Satele  Jamir Lee Nikolas Stevens  Logan Lokey  Ron'Christopher Gonzales  Noah Ross   Isaac Kalubi Lukuni    Charles Ibe  Dallas Richardson  Raphael Acker  

 

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LINEBACKER:    

NEED: 2  |  PRIORITY​: Medium|  13 offers
updated: 8/19/26

OVERVIEW: Miami will carry 8 scholarship linebackers on the 2026 roster. Seniors Chase Smith and Mohamed Toure will exhaust their eligibility after 2026. We could also expect some attrition after this season. Miami prefers to carry 8 linebackers.  Look for the Canes to take 2 linebackers through high school recruiting or the transfer portal.

Miami has yet to complete prioritization of prospects.

Gabriel Player

Hometown:  Melbourne, FL                                        School:   Eau Gallie                    

HT: 6'-4"  | WT:  190 |  Offers: 47  |  Rating: 97  |  Pos. Rank:  4  |  Overall Rank: 62

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  FSU, MIAMI

OV:          UOV:  6/17/26

Summary:  Versatile - could play linebacker or safety.   In 2025, registered 59 tackles, 19 TFL, 2 sacks, 3 PBU, 2 FR, 2 FRTD, 2 int, 2 int TD

Andre Alexander Jr.

Hometown:   Chesapeake, VA                                       School:   IMG Academy                   

HT: 6'-"1  | WT: 220  |  Offers: 33  |  Rating:  96 |  Pos. Rank: 5  |  Overall Rank: 71

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  TBD

OV:          UOV: 

Summary: In 2025, posted 38 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 PBU

Deshawn Simmons

Hometown:  San Antonio, TX                                        School:   Harlan                    

HT: 6'-3"  | WT: 215  |  Offers:  34 |  Rating: 93  |  Pos. Rank: 12  |  Overall Rank: 172

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Texas A&M, FSU

OV:  ---        UOV:  ---

Evaluation:

Summary:  Originally from Fort Walton Beach, FL

ALSO:  Nehemiah McCary   Tahj Gray  Tysir Young  Ryan Peterson Jay Schell  Skylar Alston  Cale Britt  Travion Washington  Kylen Pope  Steven Moore  Dustin Henry*  Keith Williams           

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CORNER BACK:

NEED: 1-2  |  PRIORITY​: Low  |  23 offers
updated: 8/23/26

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OVERVIEW: Miami will carry 8 scholarship corners on the 2026 roster. Senior  Miami will not exhaust anyone to eligibility after 2026. We could expect some attrition after this season. Miami prefers to carry 8 corners.  Look for the Canes to take 1-2 corners through high school recruiting or the transfer portal.

Miami has yet to complete prioritization of prospects.

Jordan Hicks

Hometown:   Mission Viejo, CA                                       School:   Mission Viejo                   

HT: 6'-1"  | WT: 180  |  Offers: 31  |  Rating: 92  |  Pos. Rank: 20  |  Overall Rank: 201

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Texas A&M, Oregon, USC, Arizona

OV:  ---        UOV:  ---

Evaluation:

Summary: In 2025, 62TKL, 1.5 TFL, 5 PBU, 5 INT, 3 FF

Tyler Boyd

Hometown:  Carrollton, GA                                School:  Carrollton                   

HT: 6'-0"  | WT: 189  |  Offers: 43  |  Rating: 98  |  Pos. Rank:  4 |  Overall Rank: 34

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier: Georgia, Miami,  Auburn, Miami, Geogia Tech, Alabama, Michigan

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Evaluation:

Summary: In 2025,  38 TKL,  PBU,  3 INT,  2 intTD, 1 FF

ALSO:  James Allen Jai'lil Goley,  Logan Thompson, Jermaine Cobbins,  Adrian Woodward,  Tyler Boyd,  Grayden Reid   Izayah Vickers  Langston Pridgeon  Nate Dollard   Amiir Woodward

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SAFETY:

NEED: 1-2  |  PRIORITY: Low​  | 14 offers
updated:  8/23/26

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OVERVIEW: Miami will carry 7 scholarship safeties on the 2026 roster. Senior Isaiah Taylor exhaust his eligibility after 2026. We could expect some attrition after this season. Miami prefers to carry 8 safeties on the roster.  Look for the Canes to take 2 safeties through high school recruiting or the transfer portal.

Miami has yet to complete prioritization of targets.

Casey Barner

Hometown:  Powder Springs, GA                       School:  McEachern                      

HT: 5'-11"  | WT: 190  |  Offers: 54  |  Rating: 99  |  Pos. Rank:  1 |  Overall Rank: 6

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Tennessee, FSU, Miami, Alabama, Michigan

OV:          UOV:  6/7/26

Summary: Multi-sport athlete |  247Sports - "Violent split safety that can get the ball back. Flows downhill with authority and strikes with a compact frame. Competes as a man defender and covers turf zone looks. Sees the game better than most his age, yielding sharp angles. Physical nature adds critical special teams value. Has the potential to be a back-end ace for a CFP contender.

James Foster III

Hometown:   Lancaster, TX                                School:   Lancaster                  

HT: 6'-1"  | WT: 195  |  Offers: 43  |  Rating: 98  |  Pos. Rank: 2  |  Overall Rank: 21

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Miami, Texas, Notre Dame

OV:          UOV: 

Summary: Elite safety prospect. Multi-sport athlete ((foootball, track and field)  As a freshman, ran season-best times of 15.39 in the 110-meter hurdles and 43.16 in the 300-meter hurdles, per mile split. |  2024  - Texas District 11-6A Defensive Newcomer of the Year as a freshman.

Jaelyn Easterling-Flores

Hometown:  Goodyear, AZ                                        School:  Desert Edge

HT: 6'-2"  | WT: 180   |  Offers: 35  |  Rating: 97  |  Pos. Rank:  5 |  Overall Rank:  59

Status:  UNCOMMITTED   |  Top Tier:  Texas, Miami, LSU, Oklahoma, Auburn and Georgia Tech.

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Evaluation: ---

Summary: In 2025, 45 TKL, 6 TFL 2 SK, 2 PBU, @ FF, 1 FR

ALSO:  Jackson Parker   Phoenix Evans  CJ Craig-James  Jalen Flowers  Brandon Nash  Kia Jones Jr.  Derrick Coleman Jr.  Ace Leutele   Cyion Smith  Troy Bishop   Demetre Pryor   Edward Roberts                                                           

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ATHLETE:

 

SUMMARY:  As soon as an offered "athlete" is identified and projected to a position, we will transfer him to that position group. 

Current Athletes:  22 offers
updated: 6/26/26

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