Will update these boards over the next 3-4 weeks
QB-
Seem to have our guy with Coleman…My best guess is we are trying to avoid portal this season and groom Nickel (Or Judd Anderson if he surprises) to be ready for '26, but who knows…Could be one more portal year for the position
https://www.hudl.com/profile/16302901/Dereon-Coleman UM Commit
Supposedly has grown an inch or 2 (or that could just be false) up to the 6’ range. Put on a show in playoff run that culminated with wild loss to AH. Release is quick and arm has been described as electric. Long way home, but UM appears to be confident he will be their guy for this class.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/14101835/Dia-Bell Tex Commit
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17707323/Noah-Grubbs ND Commit
https://www.hudl.com/profile/14689218/Jaden-ONeal OU Commit
Others: JuJu Lewis, Carrolton GA USC Commit….
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RB
Took only Pringle last year. I think we will hit this hard with 2, maybe 3. CWH’s development means something in the long run too and whether he stays at this position. 2 studs headline the local class
https://www.hudl.com/profile/19057210/Derrek-Cooper
(ATH) UM battling Georgia and OSU here for Chaminade kid. Started career at Gibbons…Very impressive on the defensive side as a well-rounded, physical safety and although I love him on defense, he’s getting recruited mostly as a RB. Will be a battle, but has been at UM quite a bit the past few months.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/14858099/Javian-Mallory
Behind only Cooper locally and UM has been on him a good while. Good feet for a big kid to go with his punishing style.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/21627994/TyJaevian-Lamar (GA)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17679341/Favour-Akih (OH)
Wifong predicting UM and this name has surfaced out of the blue here second week of February. Visiting UM soon and sounds like he may commit. UM vs. USC and maybe Michigan but Ohio State is knocking on the door (no offer just yet), and the kid goes to school 30 mins from Columbus. Big speed here.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18191468/Amari-Latimer (GA)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/13488078/Jonaz-Walton (GA)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18018629/Javari-Barnett
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17729135/Javian-Osborne (TX) Oregon Commit
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WR:
I expect a minimum of 3 and this could really be bigger. Last year was the rare down year for WR in Sofla although it was improved by Toney’s reclassification and Miami nabbed him. This year is a big rebound starting at the top.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17878157/Calvin-Russell
5 Star type is also a D1 hooper. Has played WR and QB at Northwestern. A legit 6’4+ and UM is thought to be the leader although maybe not a done deal.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/15232409/Jasen-Lopez
Lot of Restrepo (not just because of the ethnicity) comparisons here for crafty slot type that is also a D1 hooper and is looking to play both sports in college. UM heavily in the mix.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17848822/Jeffar-JeanNoel
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17848799/Brandon-Bennett
May be a tad higher on board then his teammate above (just imagine Toney was on this team as well last season!). Has another teammate who is committed to UM for '27 (just transferred in from STA). Behind Russell and Lopez I’m not sure of UM’s pecking order among the locals, but I’m pretty sure Bennett is in if he wants at this time.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17830427/Somourian-Wingo
https://www.hudl.com/profile/14832320/Jabari-Brady
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17126182/Jayden-Petit
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17699764/Larry-Miles
Not sure if we’d take two pure slots (assuming Lopez to UM), but this kid is absolutely electric and is teammates with are current QB Commit, Coleman.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17603464/Tristen-Keys (MS)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/15948145/brayden-robinson (TX)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/14284962/Jase-Mathews (MS)
Will be a battle for maybe the nation’s top WR, or at least right there with Northwestern’s Russell and 1-2 others and UM is surprisingly high but Bama, Tenn, and Ole Miss will be formidable.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/22851891/Nalin-Scott (GA)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/16211751/Denairius-Gray Auburn Commit
https://www.hudl.com/profile/19323101/Ethan-Feaster (TX)
2027 stud “Boobie” feaster has reclassified making him the youngest 5* ever I believe. Thought to be LSU/Texas battle but UM has an official visit lined up.
Others: Jaboree Riggins, Monarch… Zion Robinson, Mansfield TX… Zamari Sanders, Cardinal Newman… Naeem Borroughs, Jacksonville… Daniel Odom, CA
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TE:
Not the biggest need on the team, so can get away with 1. With new expanded roster limits who knows though, 2 wouldn’t shock, and Cristobal and his ace Woodiel do recruit this position well. No idea what the pecking order is just yet, but much like last couple years UM searching far and wide with no in-state options being mentioned yet.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17663175/Heze-Kent (GA)
Miami seems to be one of the schools telling this jumbo athlete they will give him a shot at TE. But imo it’s just a matter of time before he ends up on the OL.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17811146/Luke-Sorensen (CA)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18056059/Kendre-Harrison (NC) Oregon Commit
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18201271/Israel-Briggs (CA) ASU Commit
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18048633/Zach-Turner (TX)
Seems to be high mutual interest here for versatility hybrid type in the mold of Lofton, Brevin Turner. From one of the most talent-rich high schools in Texas.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17744976/Lincoln-Watkins (NE)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/3203003/Brock-Harris (UT)
Others: Mark Bowman, Mater Dei CA… Kaden Prothro, Bowden GA… Carson Sneed, Nashville Tenn Commit
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OL-
I expect 5, with a possibility for 6 just from HS. 3 Tackles and 3 Interior (maybe 1-2 of those guys can be swing guys like Buchannon from this past class). CMC and Mirabal have shown the ability to recruit the headliners, but also develop lower ranked prospects. The past two years we have had top 10-12 OL in the nation (maybe even top 8 this past year) and the goal is to make it even better
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17530655/Keenyi-Pepe
IMG kid from the West coast, much like our Francis Mauigao whom he is friends with. UM with as good as chance as anyone for this tackle prospect.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18075758/Jackson-Cantwell (Mo)
Nation’s highest ranked LT prospect. Consistently mentions UM in his top 3-4 schools and has visited multiple times. In the end may be tough to pry away from SEC/Ore/Mich, but UM is going all out.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/20057150/Johnnie-Jones
https://www.hudl.com/profile/19130903/Breck-Kolojay
IMG by way of Colorado. One of at least 3 IMG kids UM is recruiting on the OL. Maybe more of a RT, then LT prospect or possibly kicks inside. UM in top 3.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18031578/GNivre-Carr
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18006015/Micah-Champ-Smith
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18197845/Ryan-Miret
Besides the Aussie Tinilau who has since transferred out, Cristobal and Mirabal have not taken any local linemen. That seems like it’s going to change as they’ve aggressively pursued Southridge center/guard prospect for over a year now. Wrestling background. Seems like UM’s for the taking
https://www.hudl.com/profile/16688148/Grant-Wise
Former Cane Ty Wise’s son. Big weight room numbers and impressive tape. He and Miret following SJ from Vegas shores up the interior, especially the center position for years to come. UM leads
https://www.hudl.com/profile/12898061/Ben-congdon (OH)
UM seems to have beaten the services and a good bit of the Big 10 powers to this kid. I don’t claim to be an OL expert but this tape is damn good for a mid ranked 3*…Mammoth tackle prospect with an athletic frame who moves very well. Canes out in front but what if OSU/Mich/PSU come calling?
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17704898/Jared-Smith (GA)
Mammoth guard prospect in the mold of our own Anez Cooper.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17888688/Canon-Pickett
Another Tampa Pickett. We missed on his cousin DJ this past year, but his brother is currently a DE at UM and their old Man was a DL at UM in the 90s. Not sure if he is currently 1st or 2nd tier on our OL board though
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18025687/Emanuel-Tucker (MS) Miss St. Commit
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17640976/JJ-Sparks
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17927842/Chancellor-Barclay
OTHERS: Ben Gula G, Cypress Bay… Lamar Brown OL/DL Baton Rouge LA …Javarii Luckas G/T, Belle Glade…Carter Scruggs T, VA… Bear Mcwhorter G, GA…Esu Tafa G, UT…Edward Baker G, MD…Rhys Woodrow T, Orlando Boone…Chancellor Campbell T, St. Petersburg Lakewood