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.
