These are two of the biggest weeks in recent Canes football history. I apologize for being vague, but here is the latest in a fluid and fast-moving process.
- Everybody inside and outside the Hecht is focused on the quarterback position. You already know the various names. All I can say is that I don’t expect Miami to settle for a second-tier player and I think a decision will come this week.
- This is college free agency. We saw that with Colbie Young, a good player who didn’t feel he was being offered enough money to stay. The staff is focused on upgrades and maximizing value.
- Some names that Miami likes in the Portal- Purdue WR Deion Burks, Georgia LB Xavian Sorey, Middle Tennessee DT Marley Cook, Tennessee DE Tyler Baron and Indiana C Zach Carpenter. I expect more names to jump in the Portal.
- The Canes continue to aggressively pursue DT Armondo Blount (Central) and he is a name to watch down the stretch.
- DT CJ Clark (NC State) had a great visit and I like Miami’s chances there.
- WR Jeremiah Smith (Chaminade) is watching the QB situation closely. Miami continues to have an intense focus there. Less of a chance with CB Ellis Robinson (IMG) but they are making Georgia work.
- RB Jordan Lyle (STA) remains a priority and a flip candidate.
- Spots are getting tight with the high school class. Don't be surprised to see significant movement in the next week or so.
- Not official yet but very good chance Jalen Rivers comes back for his senior year.
