The ATM (7/5)

Some quick hitters today:

- I was told that there may be fireworks within the next week or so. Nothing specific. Some will remember last two times I got cryptic messages like that: the commitments of Cormani McClain and Collins Acheampong.

- Get the impression it’s 50/50 with TE Davon Mitchell (Los Angeles). Don’t think he’s made up his mind yet. Miami is in it.

- I continue to like Miami for OT Deryc Plazz (Jacksonville). Coaches love his flexibility and frame at 6’5, 290. He was underdeveloped his first few years of high school and has a lot of untapped upside, which is why NFL OL hotspots like Penn State and NC State were so high on him.

- I think recruiting analysts are too quick to project CB Zavier Mincey (Dayton Beach) to Florida. Miami and FSU have a very strong shot.

- Don’t count Miami out with DE Elias Rudolph (Deerfield Beach). The Canes are still after the Michigan commit.

- Miami continues to have good communication with OL Isendre Ahfua (Seattle) and they like their position.

- Miami is also having very good conversations with DE Dylan Stewart (Washington DC.) I didn’t get the sense anything was imminent, but the Canes feel they are right in it despite reported Ohio State buzz.

- Miami is building momentum with two big names: S Zaquan Patterson (Chaminade) and LB Chris Cole (Salem, VA).