Four-star EDGE Booker Pickett Jr commits to Miami

Peter Ariz

Oct 19, 2023 1 min read

The Miami Hurricanes' 2024 recruiting class received a boost with the commitment of four-star edge rusher Booker Pickett Jr. this evening. Pickett Jr. has notably chosen Miami over programs such as Florida State, Ohio State, Georgia, and South Carolina.

According to the 247sports composite rankings, Booker Pickett Jr. is ranked as the #212 player nationally, the #16 EDGE prospect, and impressively stands as the #29 player in the talent-rich state of Florida.

A native of Tampa, Florida, Pickett Jr. hails from Wharton High School. At 6-3 and weighing 205 pounds, he presents a frame with room to grow. This stature, combined with his skills, makes him an exceptional EDGE rusher. However, it's not just his size that's been turning heads. Labeled as a lanky, explosive pass rusher, Pickett Jr. boasts a staggering 30 sacks in his junior season alone.

What makes this commitment even more special for Miami Hurricanes is the history associated with the Pickett name. Booker Pickett Jr.'s decision to don the Hurricanes' jersey is reminiscent of family legacy as his father, Booker Pickett, played for Miami from 1994 to 1996.

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Dwinstitles

Jan 2, 2024

TemplarCane said:
Hopefully not the next Cyrus Moss.

I didn’t like Moss I thought that was an optic grab

Damiencane86

Jan 2, 2024

Dwinstitles said:
Oh he not ready that’s way too small pause

Luckily we don't need him day 1 and he's an EE anyways so not too worried about him adding the size & strength

Cane4life18

Jan 2, 2024

Dwinstitles said:
My only thing is can he do that with added weight that’s always the question with these edge guys

Pause

You're right but he looks like he could carry 235lbs with ease so we'll see.

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Gru

Jan 19, 2024

Been showing out in the all star games. Game on NFL network

Hstokes1447

Jan 19, 2024

Gru said:
Been showing out in the all star games. Game on NFL network

He should make a big jump in the final rankings

Jan 20, 2024

Gru said:
Been showing out in the all star games. Game on NFL network

First step and some bend huh? Really want to see this kid get to 240 range and play a pass rushing roll instead of LB

robinthehood

Jan 22, 2024

Hstokes1447 said:
He should make a big jump in the final rankings

Just over 100 spots into the top 150 per 247

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edge

Jan 22, 2024

We have never had any success moving a HS EDGE rusher to LB. We also only play 2 LB’s at a time. Far bigger need at DE. Hope he can grow.

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NC_Canes_11

Jan 22, 2024

Damiencane86 said:
Luckily we don't need him day 1 and he's an EE anyways so not too worried about him adding the size & strength

Nah you put the kid on the field on 3rd down and let him work. If he’s not wreaking havoc, then you reevaluate. I think he can have a similar impact Garvin did his freshman year.

Hufftwoseven

Jan 22, 2024

edge said:
We have never had any success moving a HS EDGE rusher to LB. We also only play 2 LB’s at a time. Far bigger need at DE. Hope he can grow.

Preach. I’ve seen it all too many times from smaller HS edge to buried at UM depth chart at LB

Dwinstitles

Jan 22, 2024

Gru said:
Been showing out in the all star games. Game on NFL network

The only thing he looks tiny asf pause

Dwinstitles

Jan 22, 2024

edge said:
We have never had any success moving a HS EDGE rusher to LB. We also only play 2 LB’s at a time. Far bigger need at DE. Hope he can grow.

Just saw this after my post. Spot on

Idk man he looks really thin and I don’t know if he can add for LB. Someone said DE ain’t no way he would lose that speed for sure

htownkidd

Jan 22, 2024

Kid needs to rush the passer, period. That ability and production translates. He did it in Tampa and he did it in the all star circuit. Make it your job to get this kid to 230+. Even as a situational guy, he can make some money. Placing him on the 2nd level and not having him getting after the QB consistently is a waste of his talents IMO. I just want him rushing the passer, even if he is a LB.

Cylo

Jan 22, 2024

Dwinstitles said:
I didn’t like Moss I thought that was an optic grab

Good call on Moss, I did like him but I thought he would be bigger by this point. Mario was trying his best to salvage that 2022 class. He was hired Dec. 6th and NSD was Dec 22nd.

Dwinstitles

Jan 22, 2024

Cylo said:
Good call on Moss, I did like him but I thought he would be bigger by this point. Mario was trying his best to salvage that 2022 class. He was hired Dec. 6th and NSD was Dec 22nd.

Yea I never count that transition class. Basically coaches get hired to salvage. Elite recruiters when they get the job flip a few names late, Skinner, Citizen, etc they make splash gets that move the needle. Last years class for me was the year 1 class

Damiencane86

Jan 22, 2024

NC_Canes_11 said:
Nah you put the kid on the field on 3rd down and let him work. If he’s not wreaking havoc, then you reevaluate. I think he can have a similar impact Garvin did his freshman year.

Garvin was 240 by the time the games were played his freshman year so let's see how Booker responds from the S&C/nutrition program first

Cylo

Jan 22, 2024

Dwinstitles said:
Yea I never count that transition class. Basically coaches get hired to salvage. Elite recruiters when they get the job flip a few names late, Skinner, Citizen, etc they make splash gets that move the needle. Last years class for me was the year 1 class

2023 for sure is Mario's first class. So far Anez Cooper is the gem from that 2022 class. Out of the 15 kids that came to Miami, 5 of them have already transferred out

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NC_Canes_11

Jan 22, 2024

Damiencane86 said:
Garvin was 240 by the time the games were played his freshman year so let's see how Booker responds from the S&C/nutrition program first

Idc what his weight is. Put him on the field and let him work. I think he can beat tackles right now. Not consistently for 3 downs, or stopping the run, but in pass rushing situations.

Damiencane86

Jan 22, 2024

Cylo said:
2023 for sure is Mario's first class. So far Anez Cooper is the gem from that 2022 class. Out of the 15 kids that came to Miami, 5 of them have already transferred out

That transition class showcased the eye for OL talent with Coop & McCoy being both solid 3 * pickups. Citizen, Kelly, and Wes are the big remaining X factors who with big years can all make that 2022 class look a whole lot better.

Damiencane86

Jan 22, 2024

NC_Canes_11 said:
Idc what his weight is. Put him on the field and let him work. I think he can beat tackles right now. Not consistently for 3 downs, or stopping the run, but in pass rushing situations.

Even on 3rd downs a good OC will targets runs against him by overloading blockers on his side if he's significantly smaller or weaker. But in theory yes, 3rd & long situations cut him loose if he proves throughout offseason he's too good to keep off the field.

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