QB Luke Nickel signs with the Canes

DMoney

Dec 4, 2024 1 min read

The Canes secured their quarterback of the future with the signature of 4-star Luke Nickel. The Alpharetta, GA native led his Milton squad to an undefeated regular session while putting up 3,033 yards (66%), 36 TDs and 7 INTs.

Standing at a sturdy 6’2, 205, Nickel is an Elite 11 Finalist with clean fundamentals and high-level field vision. His brother and father were both college TEs and he brings functional athleticism to the position (13 career rushing TDs). As a junior, he led Milton to a 13-2 record and a Georgia AAAAAAA state title throwing for 3,914 yards, 39 TDs and 6 INTs.

Nickel’s greatest strength is his ability to process quickly and deliver the football. This has allowed him to be consistently productive in pads. As a passer, he combines very good accuracy and anticipation with enough arm strength to make the necessary throws. He is particularly good at bucket throws and has excellent timing on deep balls. His playing style compares to Sam Howell of UNC.

Nickel chose MIami over Kentucky and Auburn.

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ADELPHI

Dec 4, 2024

****! This kid is the goods. Welcome to the U baby!

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Golsen82

Dec 4, 2024

Sam Howell, Baker Mayfield. Anything like those two and he will carry Miami far. Kids a winner

FL Cane

Dec 4, 2024

canecrazy23 said:
CIS says he sucks because he's not a 5 Star.

I’ll do you one better. CIS mopes say he sucks because he came here.

Hoyacane1620

Dec 5, 2024

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Gru

Dec 6, 2024

One9

Dec 6, 2024

One9

Dec 6, 2024

TOcane

Dec 6, 2024

One9 said:

His timing is just good and I think that translates well.

One9

Dec 6, 2024

One9

Dec 6, 2024

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Gru

Dec 6, 2024

One9 said:

Feels like I haven't seen Wiley make a contested catch all season. Strange because he was good last year

brock

Dec 6, 2024

That Sam Howell comparison is perfect for nickel. Ngl if we don’t get a transfer qb I can Get on board with nickel being qb1, he’s the most talented qb in the room right now and I don’t think it’s close

Last edited: Dec 6, 2024

bobbydigius

Dec 6, 2024

bdcane4eva said:
Could start as a frosh...
Yeah I said it.

Might end up the move if we can’t get the right guy in the portal.

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Gru

Dec 6, 2024

Mr. Dynasty1

Dec 6, 2024

Gru said:

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One9

Dec 6, 2024

WestGA'Cane

Dec 6, 2024

Threw it 50 yards down field from left hash across to right with accuracy. Maybe not a rocket they say, but looks to me like he has plenty of arm. Just men against boys in this system.

*holy crap..just threw it 58 yards in the air with perfect accuracy for another TD.