The run on commitments is underway. Several names identified on last week's Bank (Amari Wallace, Ezekiel Marcelin, Chris Ewald) have already popped. Here is the latest, most direct information on the state of Miami recruiting:
- DE Herbert Scroggins (Savannah, GA) announces at 11 AM. My pick is Miami. He is a top-of-the-board target and has been for months. Legit 6'3 with an ideal frame for a standup backer.
- Miami is in a very strong position for Hylton "Drake" Stubbs (Jacksonville) following his decommitment from USC.
- Miami is in very good position for two names at the top of the board: DB DJ Pickett (Riverview, FL) and DE Iose Epenesa (Edwardsville, IL). Of the prime-time targets, CB Ben Hanks is probably the most uphill battle (Florida legacy). While I hope we don't lose any battles, the "best" team to win those battles is Florida. They will likely collapse on the field and reopen their class again.
- Miami is continuing to fight for top defensive backs. Two battles to watch closely: DB Bryce Fitzgerald (who may have his best upside as a corner based on recent showings) and CB Aidan Anding (Ruston, LA).
- The Canes remain the top team for WR Daylyn Upshaw (Phenix City, AL). They felt good about WR Tyler Williams (Seffner) and WR Josh Moore (West Broward) last week. Williams trended to UGA after our last update because he had a great visit to Georgia. Moore's recruitment has been filled with twists and turns, and Miami will continue to recruit him.
- The internal expectation is that Miami’s WR class will end up like the DL class last year. Cam Ward’s on-field success should play a big part in that.
- I still like Miami for LB Gavin Nix (IMG).
- The DT board is more up-in-the-air than Crystal Balls would indicate. As I noted on yesterday's Canes Connection call, watch Georgia Tech for Derry Norris (Spruce Creek). Walter Mathis is a battle with the SEC. There is good momentum with Jarquez Carter (Newberry) but that is also a battle.
- Miami would love to finish their OL class with either OC Cortez Smith (Liliburn, GA) or OC SJ Alofaituli (Las Vegas).
- As of now, I expect RB Girard Pringle (Seffner) to be the only RB in the class.
- Miami is in a good place with CB Jaboree Antoine (New Iberia) but that will be an ongoing battle.
- I'm told 2026 QB Dereon Coleman (Orlando) was the best passer over Michael Clayton (Sanford) and Tait Reynolds (Arizona) at last week's camp. I expect him to be Miami's 2026 QB.
- DE Herbert Scroggins (Savannah, GA) announces at 11 AM. My pick is Miami. He is a top-of-the-board target and has been for months. Legit 6'3 with an ideal frame for a standup backer.
- Miami is in a very strong position for Hylton "Drake" Stubbs (Jacksonville) following his decommitment from USC.
- Miami is in very good position for two names at the top of the board: DB DJ Pickett (Riverview, FL) and DE Iose Epenesa (Edwardsville, IL). Of the prime-time targets, CB Ben Hanks is probably the most uphill battle (Florida legacy). While I hope we don't lose any battles, the "best" team to win those battles is Florida. They will likely collapse on the field and reopen their class again.
- Miami is continuing to fight for top defensive backs. Two battles to watch closely: DB Bryce Fitzgerald (who may have his best upside as a corner based on recent showings) and CB Aidan Anding (Ruston, LA).
- The Canes remain the top team for WR Daylyn Upshaw (Phenix City, AL). They felt good about WR Tyler Williams (Seffner) and WR Josh Moore (West Broward) last week. Williams trended to UGA after our last update because he had a great visit to Georgia. Moore's recruitment has been filled with twists and turns, and Miami will continue to recruit him.
- The internal expectation is that Miami’s WR class will end up like the DL class last year. Cam Ward’s on-field success should play a big part in that.
- I still like Miami for LB Gavin Nix (IMG).
- The DT board is more up-in-the-air than Crystal Balls would indicate. As I noted on yesterday's Canes Connection call, watch Georgia Tech for Derry Norris (Spruce Creek). Walter Mathis is a battle with the SEC. There is good momentum with Jarquez Carter (Newberry) but that is also a battle.
- Miami would love to finish their OL class with either OC Cortez Smith (Liliburn, GA) or OC SJ Alofaituli (Las Vegas).
- As of now, I expect RB Girard Pringle (Seffner) to be the only RB in the class.
- Miami is in a good place with CB Jaboree Antoine (New Iberia) but that will be an ongoing battle.
- I'm told 2026 QB Dereon Coleman (Orlando) was the best passer over Michael Clayton (Sanford) and Tait Reynolds (Arizona) at last week's camp. I expect him to be Miami's 2026 QB.
