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/14689218/Jaden-ONeal OU 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 UM Commit
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/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 early on, but now the Buckeyes (mid March) come in with the offer, and I would guess they are the favorite. Big speed here.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/21627994/TyJaevian-Lamar (GA)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17729135/Javian-Osborne (TX)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/23024455/Jamal-Rule (NC)
New name originally from Miami Gardens. Played on Rod Mack’s midget league team that produced all the prospects last year (Jeremiah Smith, Trader, Frederique, etc etc). Greg Olsen coaches him in high school.
Others: Jonaz Walton, Carrolton GA… Amari Latimer, Sandy Creek GA…
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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/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/17603464/Tristen-Keys (MS) Lsu Commit
Early March commitment to LSU, but visiting for UM spring game, and who knows may be back on the map. Top WR in the nation if I had to call it.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/11757526/Vance-Spafford (CAL) Ga Commit
https://www.hudl.com/profile/14284962/Jase-Mathews (MS)
Canes doing some big game hunting in Mississippi, being mentioned and garnering visits from several highly ranked kids. Missed out on maybe the nation’s top wr Keys, but Matthews is no slouch.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17699764/Larry-Miles
I like this kid and he’s teammates with our QB commit Coleman. But he may be on the outside looking in as far as smallish, slot types that we are recruiting this year.
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.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/22879691/Corey-Barber (AL)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17722735/Kymistrii-Young
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18379123/Messiah-Hampton (NY)
(ATH)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/19084147/Zion-Robinson (TX)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17954350/Jalen-Lott (TX)
(ATH). UM recruiting the hell out of a handful of LoneStar WRs. The slot guy Robinson listed below is the only one I’m not sure if he is 100% take (Just because he is tiny and I know that Lopez is their #1 slot target), but Lott’s tape is pretty nasty at WR/KR/CB. Could be a stud on either side of the ball but most schools recruiting as a WR.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/15948145/Brayden-Robinson (TX)
Others: Denarius Gray, Chaminade Auburn Commit……Nailin Scott, Powder Springs GA…Tyron Evans, Charlotte NC…Jeffar Jean-Noel, Plantation AH WVU Commit…Jabari Brady, Coconut Creek Monarch…Jayden Petit, Naples FL
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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/17811146/Luke-Sorensen (CA)
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/17774567/Ian-Premer (KS)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/16079436/Mark-Bowman (CA)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18201271/Israel-Briggs (CA)
Early commit and now decommit from Arizona State. Seems to have always been near the top of UM’s board and now has visit scheduled.
Others: Carson Sneed, Nashville TN Tenn Commit…Mason Bonner, Denver CO
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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…Actually a big year in the state of Florida for OL this year.
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. Wrestling background. Seems like UM’s for the taking, as they’ve been recruiting him for a couple years, but it looks like they may have preferred Sparks all along? (And most likely Wise who committed to Clemson)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/16688148/Grant-Wise Clemson Commit
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. Commits to Clemson 3/9 in what many consider a major surprise.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/12898061/Ben-congdon (OH) UM Commit
UM seems to have beaten a lot of Midwest powers to the punch here . I don’t claim to be an OL expert but this tape is damn good for a mid ranked 3*…Mammoth tright ackle prospect with an athletic frame and wrestling background who moves well. Will he stick if OSU/Mich/PSU come calling?
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. It may be UM vs. Clemson, but not sure if he is currently 1st or 2nd tier on our OL board though.
https://www.hudl.com/profile/19947202/Joel-Ervin UM Commit
https://www.hudl.com/profile/18355464/Chancellor-Campbell
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17766537/Tommy-Tofi (CA)
https://www.hudl.com/profile/17640976/JJ-Sparks UM Commit
Most thought Miret to UM was a done deal, but UM gets surprise commit from Sparks, who most likely projects as a center with the possibility of guard as well. Bigger kid at 300 lbs already
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
OTHERS: Javarii Luckas G/T, Belle Glade…Rhys Woodrow G, Orlando Boone…Da’Ron Parks G/T, Sarasota Mooney…Ashley Walker G/T, Chaminade…Jared Smith G, Atlanta…Darius Gray, Richmond VA