Miami and coach Mario Cristobal received significant news when three-star offensive tackle commit Joel Ervin informed them of his commitment to the Hurricanes on March 29. He officially shut down his recruitment and shared his reasons here on CanesInSight.
"I feel comfortable with where I’m at. I feel like there’s no need to get out and explore. I found my home, and I stand firm on that, and the main reason is the impact of Coach Mirabal and Cristobal. The offensive line room is special for those guys, Coach Mirabal. Their message was just to keep being me and keep working, and they just made me feel very welcomed, feel at home."
Sebastian Font also had a chat with him about his recruitment being shut down, and here is what Joel had to say:
“I feel like my recruitment is shut down. I'm pulling Miami. It's been welcomed with open arms. It's been amazing. I couldn't wish for any better school. Coach Cristobal and Coach Mirabal, I mean, their coaching is just out the window. It blows my mind.”
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He confirmed with CanesInSight that he will not be visiting any more schools.
Joel stands 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 280 pounds, playing as an offensive tackle from Fort Myers, Florida. He is currently ranked as the 745th player in the 2026 class, the 63rd offensive lineman, and the 100th player in Florida.
As a member of the Fort Myers offensive line, he contributed to a total of 1,759 rushing yards and 31 touchdowns over 12 games.
Joel has received 28 offers from various schools, including the Hurricanes, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Colorado, and North Carolina.
"I feel comfortable with where I’m at. I feel like there’s no need to get out and explore. I found my home, and I stand firm on that, and the main reason is the impact of Coach Mirabal and Cristobal. The offensive line room is special for those guys, Coach Mirabal. Their message was just to keep being me and keep working, and they just made me feel very welcomed, feel at home."
Sebastian Font also had a chat with him about his recruitment being shut down, and here is what Joel had to say:
“I feel like my recruitment is shut down. I'm pulling Miami. It's been welcomed with open arms. It's been amazing. I couldn't wish for any better school. Coach Cristobal and Coach Mirabal, I mean, their coaching is just out the window. It blows my mind.”
"
He confirmed with CanesInSight that he will not be visiting any more schools.
Joel stands 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 280 pounds, playing as an offensive tackle from Fort Myers, Florida. He is currently ranked as the 745th player in the 2026 class, the 63rd offensive lineman, and the 100th player in Florida.
As a member of the Fort Myers offensive line, he contributed to a total of 1,759 rushing yards and 31 touchdowns over 12 games.
Joel has received 28 offers from various schools, including the Hurricanes, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Colorado, and North Carolina.
