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/17611405/Lamar-Brown (LA)
(OL/DT) My guess would be Tamu if he does somehow flip from LSU’s literal black yard but UM was in top 3 first time around, and who knows with coaching change.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17822470/Logan-Nagle (NJ) UM Commit
https://www.hudl.com/profile/20467444/Tyson-Bacon (AL) UM Commit
(DL)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/22691795/Frederic-Sainteus. UM Commit
Former FAU commit really started blowing up this summer with UF, MSU, Wisky offers as well as FSU, GA, and others interest. Looks every bit of 290, and has only played football for a couple of years.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17732299/Isaac-Chukwurah (DEL) UM Commit
(DL)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18058695/KeShawn-Stancil (NC) UM Commit
UM flips a Clemson DT that they’ve liked since early on. Plays both inside and DE for his HS Team, but at 275 with a big frame he is almost certainly a DT. Nice get.
Others: Bryce Perry-Wright (DL), Buford GA TAMU Commit…James Johnson Miami NW, TX 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. As late summer approaches the net was way too small this cycle imo, and I hope he has something up his sleeve late.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/16710131/Anthony-Tank-Jones (AL) Oregon Commit
(DL) 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. There was UM noise for a good while, but we weren’t even in the top 3 when he chose the Ducks. UPDATE: He visited for ND and UM is supposedly making another push.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17978850/Asharri-Charles UM Commit
UM commit has put on some size and is one of the best DE in the state. Flirting with FSU here though and he has teammates there.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17815296/DeAnthony-Lafayette UM Commit
(LB/DE)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/19782434/Dre-Quinn (GA) OSU Commit
UM vs. Tenn and OSU for former Clemson commit…Plenty of major d1 teammates at Buford, many who we recruited early on or still recruiting. Not sure at this moment if he is a definite take for OSU but he is scheduled to visit there and a possibility. UPDATE: Commits to OSU 8/15
Others: Jacques Wilkes, Wadley AL Auburn Commit
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 then a 2 way standout at Carol City, and now at MNW 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/19588569/JJ-Edwards UM Commit
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17512113/Mathieu-Lamah (VA)
PSU de-commit. Says he’s talked to Hetherman all along since he was hired at UM, and it is ramping up since he de-committed.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17756774/Kenneth-Goodwin-Jr SMU Commit
Originally from Vegas, the played the middle of his high school career at Cali before playing this final season at Miami Edison.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18679117/Karsten-Busch (KY) UM Commit
Miami back in the picture and it sounds like UM vs. Wisky for former Louisville commit. Big MLB prospect that can really run
Others: Kemoni Morales, American Heritage GT Commit…
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.
- CORNERS
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/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/19435027/Kenton-Dopson-III
His reclassification is a done deal Best CB in Sofla for a few years now, maybe even back to Surtain and Campbell. North Carolina smoke finally comes to fruition as he flips from UM to UNC
https://www.hudl.com/profile/16328933/Asaad-Chapman (CA Juco)
Others: Kosci Barnes (DB), Greensboro NC South Carolina Commit… JJ Conyers, Sumner Riverview Rutgers Commit
Safety:
https://www.hudl.com/profile/13605083/Blake-Stewart (GA) Clemson Commit
(DB) Natural safety but nice track times and appears to be versatile enough to play nickle, or even corner. Committed to Clemson over UM on 7/12 as they continue their success in the greater ATL area. Update: De-commits 10/2727…Crystal Balls starting to come in from UM over Vandy by hometown GA may pull the trigger. One of my favorite recruits in this class, no idea how he isn’t ranked higher. I hate to throw this out here, but there is some Ed Reed in his game.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/19533797/Cortez-Redding (GA) UM Commit
Teammates with UM corner commit Wyman and joins him as as commit here in late July…Real nice tape, tenacious with an excellent break on the football. Size is a question, but good get and could see him at nickle if too small for safety.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17955822/Justice-Fitzpatrick GA Commit
Minkah’s younger brother that UM continues to recruit despite GA pledge. The word is he is at least listening, and his brother is back in Miami with the 'fins.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/16232908/Tyriq-Green (GA) GA Commit
(ATH)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18197656/JJ-Dunnigan (KS)
(DB) Was committed to KU most of the way, despite offers from a lot of “better programs”…11.0 flatfish speed at 6’2 200. Plays mostly corner in HS but can be moved around and I think is ultimately a safety or nickle.
OTHERS: Tedarius Hughes, Miami NW Syracuse Commit…. Markell Taylor, Dallas GA Cincy Commit… Jett Washington, Las Vegas Oregon Commit