2025 Zion Grady 4* DE from Enterprise, AL

[JHallCanes]

On the visit to Miami: "Miami official visit was a complete, great time. It was more a relationship-building experience and just showing us what Miami is about. I think the highlights were going on the speed boat trip."

On connecting with some players and his player host: "I had Cole McConathy as my host. He's an Alabama native and we played for the same high school coach, so he was just talking about the transition on and off the field, and how the style of defense we play under coach Blackmon is very similar in Miami."

On his time with the coaching staff: "I met with Coach Taylor, Coach Guidryk and Coach Cristobal. Coach Taylor let me know that no one in college wants us together because they know the damage we can do together."

On if Miami improved its chances: "Yes, they definitely made a good impression. They are still a top team."

On if he has a leader: "I definitely have a top team at the moment but I want to keep it under wraps. I want to see if they nail OVs like they did unofficials."

Don’t like that last answer

 

[htownkidd]

Every single story from this weekend sounded the same, lol. We don’t have the best luck under MC with guys who visit this first weekend, hopefully we can change some of that this cycle.

 

[TexasCane90]

Don’t like that last answer

“Don’t read too much into these interviews”- every real insider we’ve had

 

[Odin]

Every single story from this weekend sounded the same, lol. We don’t have the best luck under MC with guys who visit this first weekend, hopefully we can change some of that this cycle.

I could be wrong but don't think we've landed anyone who has visited the first weekend the last 2 years.

 

[COCane4Life]

Every single story from this weekend sounded the same, lol. We don’t have the best luck under MC with guys who visit this first weekend, hopefully we can change some of that this cycle.

Literally every article from recruits across the country sound the same recapping this weeks visits.

The trendy lines all over the country. “Setting the bar.” “Setting the standard” “eye opening” feel free to add to this list

 

[grover]

Now that these kids are all getting "coached up" by NIL agents, what they say to the press is more and more scripted.

 

[JHallCanes]

“Don’t read too much into these interviews”- every real insider we’ve had

Yeah trust me I rarely put any stock into any of this stuff. That was one that caught my eye though

 

[Dwinstitles]

Now that these kids are all getting "coached up" by NIL agents, what they say to the press is more and more scripted.

It’s always been that way, for me at least. It seems way worse now. Never listen to interviews they usually all cap. Hiring pressers and sh like that I’ll watch but anything else is just scripted asf

 

[Dwinstitles]

Yeah trust me I rarely put any stock into any of this stuff. That was one that caught my eye though

Yea that one line where he said he has a top school it sounded like he already knows prior to the UM visit. He gave it up himself

 

[Damiencane86]

“Don’t read too much into these interviews”- every real insider we’ve had

That's because these kids are media savvy and know the game

 

[Odysseus]

Yea that one line where he said he has a top school it sounded like he already knows prior to the UM visit. He gave it up himself

Probably did it for leverage too

 

[TexasCane90]

Yeah trust me I rarely put any stock into any of this stuff. That was one that caught my eye though

I agree… that wasn’t a usual life

 

[lindend]

 

[One9]

 

[UnitedCanedom]

Wiltfong says we regained the lead for Grady and are firmly in the race for Winters & Purcell as well

 

[AllAboutTheU]

On if he has a leader: "I definitely have a top team at the moment but I want to keep it under wraps. I want to see if they nail OVs like they did unofficials."

this sounds like not Miami since he just visited, but hopefully the Wiltfong intel sticks. Sounds like this kid will have a different leader after every visit.

 

[UnitedCanedom]

“This visit was definitely top visit so far,” Grady told On3 of his Tennessee visit

 

[Ghandi]

this sounds like not Miami since he just visited, but hopefully the Wiltfong intel sticks. Sounds like this kid will have a different leader after every visit.

You are correct sir.

 

[pompanocane]

You are correct sir.

I have a very solid source and he said FSU or Ohio State ($600k). He did say that Grady is the only one of the 3 who would pick Miami ( Grady is not from Enterprise). I would like all 3 but it doesn't seem likely. Hopefully, the coaches can work their magic and we have a big year. Blackmon has sent kids to Cristobal before.

 

[AllAboutTheU]

You are correct sir.

Watch this stuff long enough and it’s obvious if you pay attention lol