DT:
Big class 2 years ago, then 2 last year and those 2 weren’t really our top targets, with Simpson being young and more of a project type. 2 will be the minimum but with the portal give and take, and new roster limits, who knows? 3 is my best guess (I’m sure one may be a combo DE type that is expected to grow) with 4 not even out of the equation for Taylor/D.Lewis combo. I would expect this board to expand with D.Lewis now in the mix. As usual we will see some GA/Alabma kids listed here as those states really produce the position.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18007979/James-Johnson GA Commit
Transferring from North Ft. Myers to Miami NW… UM lean may also be strengthened because he had ties with Damione Lewis because Colorado was recruiting him heavily being he was from Deion’s HS. Commits to GA on 6/28. Big loss here as UM was thought to lead for months now
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18058695/KeShawn-Stancil (NC) Clemson Commit
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17492283/Deuce-Geralds (GA)
(DL) Could see him either as a beefy DE, ala Mesidor or Bain…Or more than likely inside as an up the field 3 tech. Back on UM’s radar after not hearing his name a while. I’m a fan. Has always spoke well of UM and staff and I believe has mentioned he has family in Dade and Broward.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17611405/Lamar-Brown (LA) LSU Commit
One of the nation’s top guard prospects as well. He literally goes to school on LSU’s campus. Is talking up UM big time (Driving up SEC price?). Maybe our top overall prospects behind Cantwell and as of now a 3-way battle between LSU/TAMU/UM
https://www.hudl.com/profile/19319697/anthony-kennedy (AR) UM Commit
Big zero tech type that looks pretty light on feet for size. We don’t really have his type on the roster right now. Former Mizzou Commit.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/20467444/Tyson-Bacon (AL) UM Commit
(DL)
Others: Bryce Perry-Wright (DL), BufordGA TAMU Commit…Freddie Wilson Spruce Creek, GT Commit
DE/Edge:
JT has cleaned up here the last 2 seasons, and for those who didn’t see the postseason stock of Hayden Lowe exploded and he ended up a high 4 and even 5 star on the sites. This board a little foggy in the early going, somewhat mirroring the rankings with some big national names but I’m sure it will expand.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/16710131/Anthony-Tank-Jones (AL)
UM Making things very interesting here vs. Auburn. Sounds like we really have a shot. But again, it seems like kids from SEC strongholds know how to play their cards and could just be driving up price for the hometown team
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17978850/Asharri-Charles UM Commit
https://www.hudl.com/profile/19522197/Daniel-Norman Oklahoma Commit
Local kid from STA whose stock is rising after big junior year. Has added height and weight recently and UM and JT showing interest.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18996888/Jaquez-Wilkes (AL) Auburn Commit
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17815296/DeAnthony-Lafayette
(LB/DE) Undersized kid that is a wrecking ball off the edge. Maybe in the role of Jerome Mcdougal. JT supposedly likes this kid as a pass rusher, but not sure he can commit at the moment.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/15261697/Kosi-Okpala (TEX)
(LB/DE)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18898226/Nolan-Wilson (MS) Bama Commit
(DL)
LB:
I think 3 is a safe number here based on only 2 last season…I would not surprised to see attrition either way at the LB position after spring ball though. Hetherman now doubling as LB coach…He is originally from the Northeast, and his jobs have all been there or in the mid-atlantic before Minny. Board seems to still be developing with the coaching change.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/16898420/Jordan-Campbell UM Commit
(ATH) Committed since after his frosh year at Hialeah, now a 2 way standout at Carol City. Has played every position except DT on defense and also plays offense. Natural football player now up over 200 lbs.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17961872/Adam-BalogounAli
https://www.hudl.com/profile/19588569/JJ-Edwards UM Commit
https://www.hudl.com/profile/16815829/DuyonDQ-Forkpa
IMG by way of North Georgia. Canes have moved up recently in his recruitment and are battling FSU/UF here.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18134610/Tamarion-Watkins (SC)
(S/LB) Big kid who UM seems to be recruiting as a backer. Smart money on the South Carolina schools, but Canes have made up ground. Similar to former Cane James Williams but with just a slightly thicker build.
OTHERS: Izayia Williams, Leesburg FL Ole Miss Commit… Jamichael Garrett, New Orleans…Karon Maycock, Central FSU Commit
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DB:
Two new DB coaches here and both are vets with proven recruiting ability. Harris brings west coast ties, and Etheridge has recruited the entire SEC county and Texas over the past decade from GA to Texas (Coached at Auburn and Houston, originally from Bama)… No idea on numbers, I don’t think it will be a “monster” numbers class but they want to keep the talent coming in after the portal upgrades. My best guess is 5 combined between corner/safety with a couple of combo or nickel guys in there. but more is definitely a possibility. Pure safeties seem to be the bigger need right now but alot of that will shake out this spring with possibly more in/out attrition and if any of the corners we brought in end up at nickle or safety.
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https://www.hudl.com/profile/19132238/Jaelen-Waters UM Commit
Awesome nickname “Seat Belt”. Gives 3rd commitment (FSU, UF) to the Canes. Liked UM early on, but committed to now UM DB coach Will Harris at UF. Had two teammates become Canes last year, who would have thought Armwood High would become a UM pipeline? Really smooth for a long, rangy kid. Looks like a big-time corner prospect, top 100 kid.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/14959292/Jontavius-Wyman (GA) UM Committ
(ATH) Big flip here for UM…Former Georgia commit excellent tape in all 3 phases of the game.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/16781676/Camdin-Portis UM Commit
(DB) Clinton’s son started HS career in SC, but now plays in Charlotte. I think he projects best as a big nickle, but could see him all over the secondary and possibly staying outside. Wasn’t sure on speed but now posted 10.97 100m this spring, so that’s good to see.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/19357456/Chauncey-Kennon FSU Commit
Sam Shields cousin is thought to be a battle between the 3 Florida schools and LSU. Lengthy kid would with very good ball skills visiting on 5/30.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17868245/Brody-Jennings UM Commit
The last Jennings brother had a mediocre career at UM before transferring out. Michigan Flip with very smooth back pedal and turn for a tall, rangy corner
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17796333/Davon-Benjamin (CA)
(DB) Highly ranked kid from Hayden Lowe’s High School. Big, fast, and could see at both safety and corner. I would think pretty high up on our board and would be quite the cross country pull.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18049300/CJ-Hester
(DB)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17802026/Samari-Matthews (NC)
Top 100 kid that most considered a long shot the whole time. But two way interest supposedly ratcheting up as Clemson is supposedly no longer involved after being thought the leader. Part of 5/30 monster officials group.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18587549/Kosci-Barnes (NC)
(ATH)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17699780/Devonte-Anderson
(ATH)
Others: Danny Odem, Orlando First Academy… Dylan Faison (ATH), St. Andrews ND Commit
Safety:
https://www.hudl.com/profile/13605083/Blake-Stewart (GA)
(DB)Big year for DB in GA, and UM is all over a few of them. The whole state but especially the Greater Atlanta area. This kid is reported to be near the top of Etheridge’s list. Great track times and appears to be versatile enough to play safety, nickle, or even corner. Returns kicks as well.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18201490/Tedarius-Hughes FSU Commit
https://www.hudl.com/profile/19533797/Cortez-Redding (GA)
Another Atlanta kid we are heavily on and will visit. Teammates with UM corner commit Wyman and both seem to be near the top of UM’s board.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/16232908/Tyriq-Green (GA)
(ATH)
OTHERS: D’Montae Tims (ATH), Sefner Armwood… Zech Fort, IMG GA Commit… Justice Fitzpatrick (DB), STA GA Commit…Devin Jackson, Orlando First Academy Oregon Commit