2025 Ben Hanks Jr 4* CB from Booker T Commits to the Gator

[WeBallinBoyz]

It just seems like this is the guy. Better chance to flip than Pickett. Would be disappointed to see him not flip, feel like it’s a when not if thing with him so long as we have the top offer.

And he’s worth every penny.

 

[The Real Kirk Lazarus]

Flipping hanks and signing Fitzgerald, no matter what some of you say, will give us 2 guys like we haven't had in years in terms of ball hawks on the defensive side of the ball.

 

[Cajuncane]

It just seems like this is the guy. Better chance to flip than Pickett. Would be disappointed to see him not flip, feel like it’s a when not if thing with him so long as we have the top offer.

And he’s worth every penny.

bad news is I don't think we are flipping either but I never doubt Mario..

 

[Squid Bumciorek]

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We see you Big Ben. You're a natural throwing up the "U".

His hands are making a "W" not a "U"

 

[kccanefan]

It just seems like this is the guy. Better chance to flip than Pickett. Would be disappointed to see him not flip, feel like it’s a when not if thing with him so long as we have the top offer.

And he’s worth every penny.

We do have a better chance with Hanks, but still slim. This is the same situation as the Boozer twins. Miami seems to be the only program that has our legacies not follow through a lot of the times. If we flip Alford and Carter from OSU I'll be satisfied. Need to hit on a few portal guys. Safety and Nickle corner the biggest needs.

 

[Yoyo423]

His hands are making a "W" not a "U"

You're talking about Jr.

Big Ben is making a perfect "U" with (who I think is) his daughter.

 

[grover]

Would be one of the biggest flips and important in terms of team needs that Mario has gotten at Miami if they pull it off.

Potential day 1 starter next year.

This is the flip I want the most, followed by the DTs.

 

[HurricanePhilly]

 

[HTXCane]

bad news is I don't think we are flipping either but I never doubt Mario..

This statement literally doubts him.

 

[CaneManeShane727]

I know everyone was really gung ho about getting out of the ACC but after watching this first year of the 12-team bracket play out the ACC is extremely favorable for us if we stay the course. Certainly like our odds here a lot more than in the Big 10 or SEC

SEC? I agree. BIG10? Na, they get too much credit riding Michigan and Ohio State's coattails. That's akin to the ACC around the peak of the first CFP when Clemson and FSU were legit.

 

[786Cane]

Months ago.

Can she play Safety?

 

[BALLHAWKU]

Can she play Safety?

Can’t be any slower than our starters now

 

[skydogcane6]

SEC? I agree. BIG10? Na, they get too much credit riding Michigan and Ohio State's coattails. That's akin to the ACC around the peak of the first CFP when Clemson and FSU were legit.

Fair. Objectively I just think the path to the playoff is easier in the ACC than the Big 10

 

[lindend]

@DMoney from the November 19, 2024 Bank.

- The Canes will continue to fight for CB Ben Hanks (Booker T) and WR Vernell Brown (Orlando) but those are tough battles. ​

Thread 'The Bank (11/19)'

Nov 19, 2024

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...

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[Thee Dizzle]

This kid is better than Pickett he's the best corner in the state easily

 

[Brooklyndee]

Sometimes I think people forget when you're recruiting a kid it's not for who he is at that moment it's for who he will be two to three years from now who he will be by the time he develops his peak potential what you see out of this person based on his tools. Maybe just let things play out

 

[Wake_Cane]

Sometimes I think people forget when you're recruiting a kid it's not for who he is at that moment it's for who he will be two to three years from now who he will be by the time he develops his peak potential what you see out of this person based on his tools. Maybe just let things play out

Platinum quality post

 

[gacaneaddict]

I have never felt great about landing him, buts wild how Miami can never land the best player from South Florida, and its a variety of reasons.

2025-Hanks
2024-Smith
2023-Innis
2022-Stewart
2021-Turner
2020-Harris/Henderson/Wingo
2019-Stevenson

Obviously Bain has turned out better than Innis, but my point is still there

 

[90scane]

I have never felt great about landing him, buts wild how Miami can never land the best player from South Florida, and its a variety of reasons.

2025-Hanks
2024-Smith
2023-Innis
2022-Stewart
2021-Turner
2020-Harris/Henderson/Wingo
2019-Stevenson

Obviously Bain has turned out better than Innis, but my point is still there

On3 and Rivals have Moore over Hanks.
247 and ESPN have Hanks over Moore.

 

[NPBCANE4]

Sometimes I think people forget when you're recruiting a kid it's not for who he is at that moment it's for who he will be two to three years from now who he will be by the time he develops his peak potential what you see out of this person based on his tools. Maybe just let things play out

I get the thought process but how many times do we actually see that play out? Cooper is a good example. Njuko is a perfect example. Who else from your perspective was raw with great tools that we turned into a great player?