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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canes732

Jan 7, 2024

Hstokes1447 said:
Exactly lol. Bain reported at 250 and was up to 280 by fall camp.

Not even just that I think Bains bench went from 315 to something crazy like 450 or some **** I remember rewding

Hstokes1447

Jan 7, 2024

No one is talking about 6-5 230 Cole McConathy who is also a EE with the frame to be a 265 monster. He has my vote for being in the rotation by mid season.

This kid is a highly productive beast with 63 career sacks in high school. He has an extremely high motor with very strong hands.

caneholic88

Jan 7, 2024

Mane this D-line class is going to be otherworldly..I’m full kool aid mode there

Damiencane86

Jan 7, 2024

canes732 said:
Not even just that I think Bains bench went from 315 to something crazy like 450 or some **** I remember rewding

From 275 to 405

Damiencane86

Jan 7, 2024

Hstokes1447 said:
No one is talking about 6-5 230 Cole McConathy who is also a EE with the frame to be a 265 monster. He has my vote for being in the rotation by mid season.

This kid is a highly productive beast with 63 career sacks in high school. He has an extremely high motor with very strong hands.

Him and Artavius are the biggest upside guys in this class to me aside from the obvious day 1 kids

Hstokes1447

Jan 7, 2024

Damiencane86 said:
Him and Artavius are the biggest upside guys in this class to me aside from the obvious day 1 kids

I agree

Damiencane86

Jan 7, 2024

Hstokes1447 said:
I agree

McConathey will easily be 250+ by fall. He will put big pressure on Kelly & Wayne to produce on the edge. This kids motor and pursuit are crazy. He won't be denied once you factor the teaching he'll get from JT.

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COCane4Life

Jan 7, 2024

Damiencane86 said:
McConathey will easily be 250+ by fall. He will put big pressure on Kelly & Wayne to produce on the edge. This kids motor and pursuit are crazy. He won't be denied once you factor the teaching he'll get from JT.

If we hit on Mcconathey this DE class is crazy. I’m in wait and see. He’ll be here this spring so we’ll see if he can make some noise.

Lightfoot being an early enrollee is huge!

Damiencane86

Jan 7, 2024

COCane4Life said:
If we hit on Mcconathey this DE class is crazy. I’m in wait and see. He’ll be here this spring so we’ll see if he can make some noise.

Lightfoot being an early enrollee is huge!

I'm going off that nonstop motor and insane production he had in high school. You add up all that plus ideal height & size I'll bet on that every time

grover

Jan 7, 2024

Hstokes1447 said:
No one is talking about 6-5 230 Cole McConathy who is also a EE with the frame to be a 265 monster. He has my vote for being in the rotation by mid season.

This kid is a highly productive beast with 63 career sacks in high school. He has an extremely high motor with very strong hands.

McConathy seems to have a lower ceiling but the the highest floor, IMO. So I agree he’ll see the field early.

Dwinstitles

Jan 7, 2024

canes732 said:
Not even just that I think Bains bench went from 315 to something crazy like 450 or some **** I remember rewding

Yea I remember his numbers went up

ssvir

Jan 7, 2024

COCane4Life said:
If we hit on Mcconathey this DE class is crazy. I’m in wait and see. He’ll be here this spring so we’ll see if he can make some noise.

Lightfoot being an early enrollee is huge!

gogeta4

Jan 7, 2024

Hstokes1447 said:
No one is talking about 6-5 230 Cole McConathy who is also a EE with the frame to be a 265 monster. He has my vote for being in the rotation by mid season.

This kid is a highly productive beast with 63 career sacks in high school. He has an extremely high motor with very strong hands.

i called him the steal of the class..best believe we are watching his developments. High upside with him if he can keep the motor was he adds weight

Dwinstitles

Jan 7, 2024

gogeta4 said:
i called him the steal of the class..best believe we are watching his developments. High upside with him if he can keep the motor was he adds weight

Facts big time steal he’s going to be a terror. He may be a top 3 player in this class when it’s all said and done

lindend

Jan 22, 2024

5* now on rivals

Ashevegas Cane

Jan 22, 2024

Well earned.

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sfcane2

Jan 22, 2024

3 5 stars on the defensive line. Not a bad haul.

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Yoyo82

Jan 22, 2024

sfcane2 said:
3 5 stars on the defensive line. Not a bad haul.

It was personal.

Ziggy

Jan 22, 2024

Lightfoot was one of the best success stories by the 2024 staff. Staff evaluated a kid in a foreign area early (Chicago), got him to visit, secured his commitment like two weeks later over top programs, and he never wavered. Fast forward to the end of the cycle, and he's a 5 star. Well done.