Marquise Lightfoot commits to Miami

DMoney

Jul 3, 2023 1 min read

In perhaps the biggest recruiting win of the cycle thus far, the Miami Hurricanes landed the commitment of elite pass-rusher Marquise Lightfoot from Chicago.

Lightfoot, the #6 ranked EDGE prospect and the #67 player overall in the 247 Composite rankings, chose Miami over Ohio State and USC. The 6'5", 220-pound edge rusher from Kenwood Academy sat high on Miami’s overall board due to his combination of length, explosive power, closing speed and effort. I’m told he looked the part of an elite prospect in person, and the coaches absolutely love his aggressive nature on special teams.

While many thought he would sign with the Buckeyes, Miami made a huge move on his official visit this past weekend. This was a huge win for Mario Cristobal, who desperately needed recruiting momentum after the losses of DT Justin Scott and WR Jacory Barney.

Link to original player thread: https://www.canesinsight.com/threads/marquise-lightfoot-4-de-from-chicago.184038/#post-6511451

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emrok

Jul 3, 2023

Marquise, swift and bold,
Chicago's son heads southbound,
Miami's embrace.

252cane

Jul 3, 2023

rekofred said:
We will not end up with a top 15 class.

Go to bed

tsimonitis

Jul 3, 2023

90scane said:
Here for the bipolar responses.

Here to oblige

JHallCanes

Jul 3, 2023

So getting caught up a bit, we got Myles Mooyoung to thank for this or what?

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rekofred

Jul 3, 2023

I am sensing a lot of boners in here. And rightfully so. But let's stay grounded in the reality of truth of where we stand. Yes I will get called out as a negative mope, but I just want to stay grounded in reality. You know, realistic stuff. Like 5-7 stuff and huge recruiting losses we are seeing now and will continue to see until this staff starts WINNING.
Enjoy the win while it lasts

JHallCanes

Jul 3, 2023

rekofred said:
I am sensing a lot of boners in here. And rightfully so. But let's stay grounded in the reality of truth of where we stand. Yes I will get called out as a negative mope, but I just want to stay grounded in reality. You know, realistic stuff. Like 5-7 stuff and huge recruiting losses we are seeing now and will continue to see until this staff starts WINNING.
Enjoy the win while it lasts

Wait

We finished 5-7??

MumbleRap

Jul 3, 2023

HAD TO HAVE IT

MumbleRap

Jul 3, 2023

Lightfoot a stud man! Timing was perfect, we needed it. Mario needed it, & JT needed it,

Let’s close on Jones & Mitchell this week!

Atom Atlas

Jul 3, 2023

rekofred said:
I am sensing a lot of boners in here. And rightfully so. But let's stay grounded in the reality of truth of where we stand. Yes I will get called out as a negative mope, but I just want to stay grounded in reality. You know, realistic stuff. Like 5-7 stuff and huge recruiting losses we are seeing now and will continue to see until this staff starts WINNING.
Enjoy the win while it lasts

You sense Boners??? Really??? I mean of all the things to go with that was it??? After that response I don't think you have to worry about being called a negative mope....

Cribby

Jul 3, 2023

JHallCanes said:
So getting caught up a bit, we got Myles Mooyoung to thank for this or what?

Yes , great kid

GojiraCane

Jul 3, 2023

Highest Ranked Recruits by Class:

2002: 0.9986 WR Ryan Moore
2003: 0.9984 QB Kyle Wright
2004: 0.9988 LB Willie Williams
2005: 0.9960 OL Reginald Youngblood
2006: 0.9689 RB Kylan Robinson (Lesean McCoy committed but never enrolled, was rated 0.9861)

2007: 0.9793 DE Allen Bailey
2008: 0.9960 LB Arthur Brown
2009: 0.9720 CB Brandon McGee
2010: 0.9988 OL Seantrel Henderson

2011: 0.9902 DE Anthony Chickillo
2012: 0.9894 HB Duke Johnson
2013: 0.9760 DE Al-Quadin Muhammed (Derrick Griffin committed but never enrolled, was rated 0.9803)
2014: 0.9887 DE Chad Thomas
2015: 0.9831 DT Gerald Willis (transfer) (0.9607 HB Mark Walton was highest ranked incoming high school recruit)

2016: 0.9584 WR Sam Bruce
2017: 0.9807 WR Jeff Thomas
2018: 0.9861 HB Lorenzo Lingard

2019: 0.9730 WR Jeremiah Payton
2020: 0.9766 S Avantae Williams
2021: 0.9938 DT Leonard Taylor

2022: 0.9710 DE Cyrus Moss
2023: 0.9962 OL Francis Mauigoa
2024: 0.9629 DE Marquise Lightfoot

JHallCanes

Jul 3, 2023

GojiraCane said:
Highest Ranked Recruits by Class:

2002: 0.9986 WR Ryan Moore
2003: 0.9984 QB Kyle Wright
2004: 0.9988 LB Willie Williams
2005: 0.9960 OL Reginald Youngblood
2006: 0.9689 RB Kylan Robinson (Lesean McCoy committed but never enrolled, was rated 0.9861)

2007: 0.9793 DE Allen Bailey
2008: 0.9960 LB Arthur Brown
2009: 0.9720 CB Brandon McGee
2010: 0.9988 OL Seantrel Henderson

2011: 0.9902 DE Anthony Chickillo
2012: 0.9894 HB Duke Johnson
2013: 0.9760 DE Al-Quadin Muhammed (Derrick Griffin committed but never enrolled, was rated 0.9803)
2014: 0.9887 DE Chad Thomas
2015: 0.9831 DT Gerald Willis (transfer) (0.9607 HB Mark Walton was highest ranked incoming high school recruit)

2016: 0.9584 WR Sam Bruce
2017: 0.9807 WR Jeff Thomas
2018: 0.9861 HB Lorenzo Lingard

2019: 0.9730 WR Jeremiah Payton
2020: 0.9766 S Avantae Williams
2021: 0.9938 DT Leonard Taylor

2022: 0.9710 DE Cyrus Moss
2023: 0.9962 OL Francis Mauigoa
2024: 0.9629 DE Marquise Lightfoot

That list is hard to look at

Woof

grover

Jul 3, 2023

emrok said:
Marquise, swift and bold,
Chicago's son heads southbound,
Miami's embrace.

Clearly this commitment inspired you.

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jsy

Jul 3, 2023

I needed this
I’m gonna sit in my corner and eat my crow
Now let’s get Stewart Franklin breyland jones stone and it’s still the best class in the country

pubmedu

Jul 3, 2023

One9 said:

Cajuncane

Jul 3, 2023

Lil Bryant 305 said:
We whale phuckin now...LG!!
View attachment 244807

I pictured Paranos as a little bigger than that.

k9cane

Jul 3, 2023

we back!

k9cane

Jul 3, 2023

Reyrey said:
I thought we only were taking 3 star high character developmental guys?

yeah, that was only in June

BeastMode

Jul 3, 2023

GojiraCane said:
Highest Ranked Recruits by Class:

2002: 0.9986 WR Ryan Moore
2003: 0.9984 QB Kyle Wright
2004: 0.9988 LB Willie Williams
2005: 0.9960 OL Reginald Youngblood
2006: 0.9689 RB Kylan Robinson (Lesean McCoy committed but never enrolled, was rated 0.9861)

2007: 0.9793 DE Allen Bailey
2008: 0.9960 LB Arthur Brown
2009: 0.9720 CB Brandon McGee
2010: 0.9988 OL Seantrel Henderson

2011: 0.9902 DE Anthony Chickillo
2012: 0.9894 HB Duke Johnson
2013: 0.9760 DE Al-Quadin Muhammed (Derrick Griffin committed but never enrolled, was rated 0.9803)
2014: 0.9887 DE Chad Thomas
2015: 0.9831 DT Gerald Willis (transfer) (0.9607 HB Mark Walton was highest ranked incoming high school recruit)

2016: 0.9584 WR Sam Bruce
2017: 0.9807 WR Jeff Thomas
2018: 0.9861 HB Lorenzo Lingard

2019: 0.9730 WR Jeremiah Payton
2020: 0.9766 S Avantae Williams
2021: 0.9938 DT Leonard Taylor

2022: 0.9710 DE Cyrus Moss
2023: 0.9962 OL Francis Mauigoa
2024: 0.9629 DE Marquise Lightfoot