Miami has been hosting a parade of big-time kids on campus this spring. Here is the latest on some top targets:
- As first reported on the CanesInSight podcast this morning (and later confirmed by on3's Steve Wiltfong), Miami is surging for #1 overall player OT
Jackson Cantwell (Nixa, MO). He had a great unofficial visit last week and likes the Coral Gables lifestyle. More importantly, he has strong relationships with Miami's OL staff and believes in their development plan. It will be a battle with Georgia, Oregon and others, but this is a real situation.
- One player on flip watch is OT
Joel Ervin (Fort Myers). Don't let his ranking fool you- this is a top-of-the-board type priority. He measured in at 6'6.5, 330+ with 11.5 inch hands and a massive wingspan. I saw him in person and he has an elite NFL frame with minimal bad weight. He decommitted from Louisville this AM and Miami is in a strong position.
- Two names that remain high priorities: RB
Derrek Cooper (Chaminade) and OG
Canon Pickett (Tampa). They are +1 players, meaning they will always have a spot.
- Miami's new DC Corey Hetherman is bringing a fresh approach to LB recruiting, and his focus is on traits and physicality. He wants long and fast players he can mold. One name that checks those boxes is local four-star
Adam Balogoun-Ali (Cardinal Newman). He has strong testing (basketball and track background) and clear upside. He visited this weekend and is a priority.
- Another freaky athlete is Top 100 EDGE
Jaquez Wilkes (Wadley, AL). Even though he is from small-town Alabama, he is very open to leaving the state and visited this past weekend with his parents. The Canes are a real player here.
- RB
Tradarian Ball (Texarkana, TX) also had a good visit. While he is committed to Oregon and they remain the favorite, Miami is the top competition right now. The four-star speedster is also a +1 player.
- A 2027 QB that visited this weekend and is a name to watch: Top 10 QB
Trent Seaborn (Birmingham, AL). He and
Peyton Houston (Shreveport, LA) are the main targets for next year.
- In 2028, the big name is
Neimann Lawrence (Northwestern). He also visited this weekend and has strong interest early in the process.
- One name Miami would love to flip- Michigan commit CB
Brody Jennings (Mandarin). He has real interest.
