OK it’s that time…I will work on recruiting boards (not sure if as detailed as in the past, but I always say that) over the next 4-5 weeks
DT:
UM with the home run last year when it looked like it would be a whiff. I expect Blount to end up inside and Bain will likely be a guy these next 2 years that you can move up and down the line. I think we take 2 with an outside chance of 3. At least one portal as well as we are losing are 3 one year portal rentals. Very good local class here.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/16402641/Jarquez-Carter OSU Commit
Canes are going to go to the wire trying to flip OSU Commit.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17840691/FloydDawens-Boucard *USC *
Canadian kid who moved to Alabama his sophomore year and now transferring to Miami Central for his senior season to join a loaded defense. Blew up this spring.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/13568455/Elijah-Griffin (GA)
UM home run swinging here it will be tall task and lots of $$ to pull 5* D-Tackle types from SEC country. Griffin is supposedly listening though.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/16402580/Mykah-Newton UM Commit
Canes flip mid-ranked DL from NC St. Tape is impressive, he likely adds weight and ends up inside, but there’s also a little Ruben Bain to his game as a stocky end. Makes plays up and down the line, and I like flipping kids from schools that no defense and the Wolfpack always have a strong front 7.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/16292308/Derry-Norris (Georgia Tech Commit)
UM back in mix and supposedly pressing hard for a flip. Seems to have grown a little and senior tape is very impressive. He and Carter are behind long shot Griffin in the DT#3 pecking order. I believe UM would take a commit form any of them.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18129050/Donta-Simpson-jr UM Commit
Others: Kelten Mckell, MS Juco…Randy Adirika, Miami Central (PSU Commit) … Walter Mathis, Savannah GA, LSU Commit
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DE/Edge
This should be an area of major strength for us with Taylor running the ship. Last year’s haul was awesome. I’d expect 2, but will probably be active in portal here as we lose a few senior DE this year.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/16426939/Herbert-Third-Scroggins-III (GA) UM commit
Canes supposedly very high on this kid and recruiting Southern Georgia heavily (historically a tough area for us, But landed Ny Carr and some recent portal kids from this area). He’s underrated imo, with good bend and agility off the edge.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/11316772/Hayden-Lowe Miami Commit
UM supposedly gaining ground here in early October. Was one of Taylor’s top targets this spring, nice strength, speed, and bend off of the edge, and would gladly welcome him to pair with Scroggins in this class. UPDATE: Flips to UM 11/13!
LB:
2nd year LB coach Nicholson really making headway on the trail. Attrition may determine some things here, as some guys may be forced out. 3 seems to be the number, can get away with 2 imo.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17070413/Ezekiel-Marcelin UM Commit
Local kid has made plays his whole career for feeder school powerhouse. Size is a little bit of an issue though, so it will be interesting to see if both he and say…Ty Jackson want in. I think he ends up a Cane, though.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/16131702/Gavin-Nix UM Commit
Canes battling for IMG kid from Orlando. As of 4-21, I think UM wins out for this MIKE prospect
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18534085/Kellen-Wiley
New “offer” for rangy Tampa LB. Had a huge game in season opening blowout of good Norland team. Has grown since junior film. Maybe DE in the future.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/16419226/Tarvos-Alford OSU Commit
https://www.hudl.com/profile/16570656/Bradley-Gompers Duke Commit
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CB:
One of biggest needs on team. New CB coach and I’m sure CMC gets involved heavily. DB (safeties as well) is last year’s D-line imo (maybe not quite as dire, but you get the point) and we hit a home run there.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/16372248/Ben-Hanks-Jr UF Commit
Top local option. Thin build but makes a ton of plays for BTW. UF legacy choose UF here on 8/16 but UM will make room and battle to the end for both he and Pickett.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/15107318/Chris-Ewald UM commit
6/25 Coming down to the wire between UGA and UM. Many find flaws in his game and lack of speed, but he’s made plays against a big-time schedule since his sophomore year.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17103978/Jaboree-SlimeTo-Antoine (LA) UM Commit
De-commits from LSU 6-23. Commits to UM 7/21 as UM gets a little payback for Pickett. Plays all over the field, including QB on offense, but has everything you want in a CB prospect. Big get for Jackson, but have a feeling LSU will stay on this kid until the ink is dry.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17336420/DJ-Pickett LSU Commit
(DB) Cousin to Cane signee from last year (whose Dad was a Cane). Big shot here for UM at one of the top prospects in the nation. There’s talk of him playing corner, and that would be nice, but safer bet at his size may be safety. Heartbreaker commits to LSU 7/17, but UM will pursue him til bitter end!
https://www.hudl.com/profile/16002064/Timothy-Merritt (AL) UM Commit
(DB)
Others: Torrie Cox, MNW South Florida Commit…Aiden Anding, Rustin LA LSU Commit…
Safety
I would expect 2-3…With at least 2 pure safeties and the other a versatile piece. State of Florida has a few to choose from this year, even if I list Pickett above with the corners.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/16124745/drake-stubbs UM Commit
One of my favorites in this class. One of best pure safety tapes I’ve seen, seems to have complete safety skillset ball skills, physicality, etc…2/24 Surprise commit to USC, but de-commit leaves what seems to be UM/UF battle and 7/4 FIREWORKS!! Stubbs to UM! Hope it commits.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/19673313/Bryce-Fitzgerald UM Commit
(DB) 10 INT as a junior for local ballhawk who also doubles as a WR and on the hardwood as well. Physicality has been questioned and some mentioning that may make him more of a CB prospect. **8/17 took a while for UM to decide if they wanted him, but he commits. FS imo, but could end up outside.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17129710/Amari-Wallace UM Commit
(DB) Played mostly safety this year for Central but recruited by schools at both positions and supposedly “nickel” being mentioned by UM as well… Has produced at one of best programs in country since his freshman year. **Late July Update- Compound leg fracture in scrimmage game, rough injury
Others: Antonio Branch (DB) Miami NW PSU Commit… Jamarcus Pierre, Cardinal Gibbons Temple Commit
