With two weeks until Early Signing Day, here is the latest on the recruiting trail:
- I've been talking about six "battleground recruits" that will make or break this finish. Expand the list to seven- Miami is in the mix for WR Dallas Wilson (Oregon commit).
- The Canes continue to position themselves to flip LB TJ Alford (Vero Beach) from Ohio State.
- A week ago, it looked like Ohio State was in a good position to retain DT Jarquez Carter (Newberry). Miami has made up significant ground there and is a real threat to flip.
- There is a growing belief that ATH DJ Pickett (Riverview) will not sign with LSU. I expect this to be the most highly publicized battle down the stretch and the Canes have many things working in their favor.
- The Canes will continue to fight for CB Ben Hanks (Booker T) and WR Vernell Brown (Orlando) but those are tough battles. Miami also really likes LB Kellen Wiley (Seffner, FL).
- The Gators are spending Napier's buyout money on recruits and attempting to ride the momentum of DJ Lagway. They also have money left over from years of whiffs. They are in the mix for Pickett and Wilson. They are also pushing for WR Josh Moore (West Broward), who has been holding strong to his Miami commitment and has perhaps the best WR film in the state as a senior.
- I've been talking about six "battleground recruits" that will make or break this finish. Expand the list to seven- Miami is in the mix for WR Dallas Wilson (Oregon commit).
- The Canes continue to position themselves to flip LB TJ Alford (Vero Beach) from Ohio State.
- A week ago, it looked like Ohio State was in a good position to retain DT Jarquez Carter (Newberry). Miami has made up significant ground there and is a real threat to flip.
- There is a growing belief that ATH DJ Pickett (Riverview) will not sign with LSU. I expect this to be the most highly publicized battle down the stretch and the Canes have many things working in their favor.
- The Canes will continue to fight for CB Ben Hanks (Booker T) and WR Vernell Brown (Orlando) but those are tough battles. Miami also really likes LB Kellen Wiley (Seffner, FL).
- The Gators are spending Napier's buyout money on recruits and attempting to ride the momentum of DJ Lagway. They also have money left over from years of whiffs. They are in the mix for Pickett and Wilson. They are also pushing for WR Josh Moore (West Broward), who has been holding strong to his Miami commitment and has perhaps the best WR film in the state as a senior.
