CaneHunt '14: WDE Update | UM offers Harold Landry

Name: Harold Landry

Hometown/School: Fayetteville, NC (Pine Forest)
HT: 6’-3” | WT: 228 | 40:
Season Stats:
247Sports Composite: Rating: 84 Rank: #45 WDE
Scouting Report (s): na
Schools of Interest: (11) BC*, Clem, GT, Miami, Duke, ECU, NCS, So. Car. App State, Citadel
Leader(s): BC
Status: Verbal commitment to BC
Chance: Fair

UPDATES:

4/18/13: Miami offers WDE prospect Harold Landry from Fayetteville, North Carolina. Harold is rated 84 and ranked the #45 WDE in the nation by the 247Sports Composite.

Harold, a BC verbal, is the young man rumored to be part of a package deal with DT Lamont Gaillard from the same HS. Hmmm…

CaneHunt '14: WDE Update. | UM offers Grant Harris

Name: Grant Harris

Hometown/School: Clinton, MS (Clinton)
HT: 6’-4.5” | WT: 255 | 40: 4.70
Season Stats:
247Sports Composite: Rating: 86 Rank: #25 WDE
Scouting Report (s): na
Schools of Interest: (10) Miss. State, Miami, WVU, So. Miss., Memphis…
Leader(s): Miss. State
Status: Offered
Chance: Fair

UPDATES:

4/20/13: Miami today offered WDE prospect Grant Harris from Clinton, Mississippi. Grant is rated 86 and ranks as the #26 WDE in the nation by the 247Sports Composite.

Check out this young man's size (6'-4.5" / 255). Coaches really like his length and reach. While he's only a two star on one board (thanks Paranos), it appears the Canes really like Harris. I've heard he's high on our WDE board. Paranos also reported that Grant has a 3.2 GPA. However, it appears Miss. State is the leader at this point. He has an established relationship with the coaching staff at MSU. More to come...

Random thoughts... a change in strategy???

Since early April, I noticed a change in recruiting strategy by our Canes. First, there's been a subtle change of target areas. It appears we have shifted from recruiting near home (So. Fla.) to Georgia and surrounding states. Second, we appear to be shifting from offensive prospects to defensive prospects. Eighteen of twenty-four offers since the start of April have been on that side of the ball. If intentional, this would be a reversal from last year when Miami went strong for OOS prospects early in the process and then Florida kids late. Perhaps it was another lesson learned by our staff. So far, the results have been amazing or perhaps the winding down of the ncaa investigation is opening opportunities for us. Something to think about and discuss.

CaneHunt '14: OG Update | Garrett Brumfield commits to LSU

4/21/13: ESPN is reporting that OG prospect Garrett Brumfield has given his verbal commitment to LSU. Garrett is off our board.

CaneHunt '14: WR Update | K.D. Cannon

Name: KD Cannon

Hometown/School: Mount Pleasant, TX (Mount Pleasant)
HT: 6’-0” | WT: 158 | 40: 4.56
Season Stats: (2 yrs.) 163 recp | 2,604 yds. | 36 TDs
247Sports Composite: Rating: 98 Rank: #4 WR
Scouting Report (s): na
Schools of Interest: (17) Baylor, Okl, Okl state, TCU, Texas, TAM, UM, Clemson, FSU, ND
Leader(s): Baylor, Okl, Okl state, TCU, Texas, TAM
Status: Offered
Chance: Fair

UPDATES:

4/20/13: ESPN reported on K.D, Cannon's UV to Texas Tech last weekend...

"With one word, ESPN 150 wide receiver K.D. Cannon (Mount Pleasant, Texas/Mount Pleasant) further piqued the interest of Texas Tech followers and supporters.

When asked about his thoughts on Texas Tech's spring game Saturday, Cannon responded with, “Outstanding.”

4/8/13: ESPN Recruiting Nation reports today on K.D. Cannon…

K.D. is an explosive and versatile receiver. Can really separate himself from DBs. Can play inside or outside. He can stretch the field and makes plays in space. K.D. can take a short reception and turn it into a long TD. He has many offers but Baylor may have the lead.


3/25/13: The Miami Hurricanes have offered KD Cannon from Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Cannon is rated 98 and ranked the #4 WR in the nation by 247Sports Composite.

CaneHunt '14: CB Update | UM offers Wesley Green

Name: Wesley Green

Hometown/School: Lithonia, GA (Martin Luther King Jr.)
HT: 5’-11” | WT: 170 | 40:
Season Stats:
247Sports Composite: Rating: 93 Rank: #13 CB
Scouting Report (s): na
Schools of Interest: (26) Clemson, Tenn, UGA, Ole Miss, So. Car. Miami
Leader(s): Clemson & Tennessee
Status: Offered
Chance: Poor

UPDATES:

4/21/13: Miami has offered CB prospect Wesley Green from Lithonia, Georgia. Wesley is rated 93 and ranked the #23 CB in the nation by the 247Sports Composite. Green stands 5'-11" and tips the scales at 170. Clemson is the leader with UGA, So. Car. and Florida in the mix. UM has some ground to make up. More to come...

CaneHunt '14: Safety Update | UM offers Daejuan Funderburk

Name: DaeJuan Funderburk

Hometown/School: Washington, DC (Friendship Academy)
HT: 6’-1” | WT: 180 | 40: 4.50
Season Stats:
247Sports Composite: Rating: 86 Rank: #43 S
Scouting Report (s):
Schools of Interest: (16) FSU, Rutgers, WVU, Wisc., GT, KY, Miami, MD
Leader(s): FSU, Rutgers, WVU, Wisc.,
Status: Offered
Chance: Fair

UPDATES:

2/19/13: Miami offered Safety DaeJuan Funderburk from Washington, D.C. DaeJuan is rated 86 and ranked the #43 safty in the nation by the 247Spoerts Composite.

FSU and Wisconsin had the early lead here, but DaeJuan has been flooded recently with new offers. He’s examining all his options now, which means the Canes have a fair chance to impact his recruitment. However, we’ll need to get him to campus to increase our chances.

CaneHunt '14: OLB Update | UM offers Curtis Bolton

Name: Curtis Bolton

Hometown/School: Murrieta, CA (Vista Murrieta)
HT: 6’-2” | WT: 215 | 40: 4.60
Season Stats: (2 yrs.) 140 TCK | 38 TFL | 16 SCK
247Sports Composite: Rating: 86 Rank: #43 OLB
Scouting Report (s): na
Schools of Interest: (6) OKL, AZ, Iowa State, Miami, Wash, Wash State
Leader(s): OKL
Status: Offered
Chance: Fair

UPDATES:

4/17/13: Miami offers OLB prospect Curtis Bolton from Murieta, California. Curtis is rated 86 and ranked the # 43 OLB in the nation by the 247Sports Composite.

CaneHunt '14: ILB Update | UM offers Gavin Bryant

Name: Gavin Bryant

Hometown/School: Jackson, AL (Jackson)
HT: 6’-1” | WT: 225 | 40: 4.60
Season Stats:
247Sports Composite: Rating: 85 Rank: #25 ILB
Scouting Report (s): na
Schools of Interest: (9) Ala, KY, Miami, So. Car., Aub., LA-LaF, Memphis, So. Ala, No. Ill
Leader(s): Alabama
Status: Offered
Chance: Poor

UPDATES:

4/21/13: Miami offers ILB prospect Gavin Bryant from Jackson, Alabama. Gavin is rated 85 and ranked the #25 ILB in the nation by the 247Sports Composite.

Alabama is the clear leader here. Gavin has been following the Tide since he was a kid. It will be a very tough pull for the Canes.

CaneHunt '14: WR Update | UM offers Eric Lauderdale

Name: Eric Lauderdale

Hometown/School: Mission Viejo, CA
HT: 6’-2” | WT: 195 | 40:
Season Stats:
247Sports Composite: Rating: NA Rank: NA
Scouting Report (s): na
Schools of Interest: (9) Tenn, Miami, Houston, Ill, Kansas, Wisc.
Leader(s): Tenn, Miami
Status: Offered
Chance: Good

UPDATES:

4/16/13: Miami has offered WR prospect Eric Lauderdale from Mission Viejo, California. Eric is not rated or ranked at this time. I apologize on this one. It got under my radar last week. Lauderdale is a second year JUCO. Tennessee leads at this point. He wants to make his decision before the next season starts (Sept.).

CaneHunt '14: QB Update | UM offers Donovan Isom

Name: Donovan Isom

Hometown/School: Destrehan, LA (Destrehan)
HT: 6’-4” | WT: 215 | 40:
Season Stats: 193 Att | 122 CPL | 1,805 YDS | 16 TDS | 7 INT
247Sports Composite: Rating: 84 Rank: #48 PRO
Scouting Report (s): na
Schools of Interest: (10) AZ State, Ole Miss, Miami, Tulane, La. Tech.
Leader(s): AZ State, Ole Miss, Miami,
Status: Offered
Chance: Good

UPDATES:

4/21/13: Miami offers QB prospect Donovan Isom from Destrehan, La. Donovan is rated 84 and ranks as the #48 PRO Passer in the nation by 247Sports Composite. However, only 247 Sports has rated and ranked this prospect. Look for them to change in the future.

Donovan is a big athlete QB with a cannon arm. However, he’s very raw. Upside is J. Russell of LSU days. Low side is J. Russell of the Raiders. Obvious project for Coach Coley.

VIDEO: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1095267/highlights/16932382

CaneHunt '14: SDE Update | UM offers Jeremiah Clarke

Name: Jeremiah Clarke

Hometown/School: Alexandria, VA (T. C. Williams)
HT: 6’-5” | WT: 272 | 40: na
Season Stats: 38 TCK | 11.5 SCH | 3 FF | 2 FR
247Sports Composite: Rating: 87 Rank: #16 DT
Scouting Report (s): na
Schools of Interest: (25) UVA, NCS, UNC, PSU, Miami and more…
Leader(s): UVA, NCS, UNC, PSU
Status: Offered
Chance: Fair

UPDATES:

4/24/13: ITU posted an article on SDE Jeremiah Clarke today. Clarke knows all about Miami.

“It’s the ‘U’, I was just watching their 30 for 30 on Sunday,” Clarke said. “I’ve never been there but I feel like I know a lot about them. I’ve seen a couple of their games and they need defensive linemen. They can offer me a chance to get some playing time. They’re a private school and they have a great education, That’s important to me because I’ve thought about life after football.”

4/23/13: Miami has offered SDE Jeremiah Clarke from Alexandria, Virginia. Clarke is rated 87 and ranks as the #16 SDE in the nation by the 247Sports Composite.

CaneHunt '14: DT Update | UM offers Elisha Shaw

Name: Elisha Shaw

Hometown/School: Tucker, GA (Tucker)
HT: 6’-4.5” | WT: 295 | 40: na
Season Stats: 28 TCK | 6 SCK
247Sports Composite: Rating: 97 Rank: #2 DT
Scouting Report (s): na
Schools of Interest: (19) Ala., UGA, Aub., FSU, Miami, Ark., KY, UNC, OSU, Ole Miss, OK State, Texas, UF, Clem, and so on…
Leader(s): Ala, UGA
Status: Offered
Chance: Fair

UPDATES:

4/24/13: ITU posted an article today on DT Elisha Shaw. Shaw doesn’t know much about Miami, but he knows his idol went there…

“I don’t know anything about Miami except my idol went there,” Shaw said. “Ray Lewis, he goes so hard. You can’t tell him he can’t do something because he’ll prove you wrong. His effort is crazy on the field and off the field.”

Shaw wants to get to know more about and hopes to make a trip to Coral Gable this spring or summer, depending on who can drive him to campus.

Although his numbers are not gaudy, it’s because of his role on defense. His HS eam plays a 3-4 and he responsible for tying up the OL so his linebackers can move in fo the kill.

This first report since his UM offer was better than I expected. We might have a fiar chance.

4/18/13: Miami has offered DT prospect Elisha Shaw from Tucker, Georgia. Shaw is rated 97 and ranks as the #2 DT prospect in the nation by the 247Sports Composite. Elisha stands 6'-5" at 295 lbs. More to come.

CaneHunt '14: CB Update | UM offers Arrion Springs

Name: Arrion Springs

Hometown/School: San Antonio, TX (Roosevelt)
HT: 5’-11” | WT: 192 | 40: 4.48
Season Stats:
247Sports Composite: Rating: 92 Rank: #15 CB
Scouting Report (s): na
Schools of Interest: (29) Miami, Oregon (not offered yet), Baylor, OKL, OKL State, Tenn, Texas, TTU, Vandy, UF and more…
Leader(s): Miami & Oregon (not offered yet)
Status: Offered
Chance: Good

UPDATES:

4/23/13: As reported earlier today by caneallday, Miami has offered CB prospect Arrion Springs from San Antonio, Texas. Arrion is rated 92 and ranks as the #15 CB in the nation by the 247Sports Composite. Springs stands at 5'-11" and 192 lbs. with a 40 time of 4.48. The Canes are leading right now but look out for Oregon. It appears Arrion wants to go away for college. More to come.

UM Football Scholarship "Offers" - April 23, 2013

As of today, the Canes have offered 135 scholarships for the 2014 recruiting class. About 35 of those prospects have committed to other schools or have indicated little interest in UM. Miami is actively recruiting 100 prospects at this time. Yes, some of our offers are conditional (non-commutable). Six of those offers have resulted in verbal commitments.

For a detailed breakdown by position, go to "CaneHunt '14: The Big Boards" on the sticky section.

CaneHunt '14: TE Update | Ravian Pierce

4/24/13: ITU ran an article on TE prospect Ravian Pierce today. It appears four schools, Miami, Louisville, Alabama, and Oregon (not offered yet) have caught his eye at this point.

CaneHunt '14: Athlete Update |. Curtis Samuel

4/25/13: 247Sports filed a report on the top performers at PA Sawg 7 x 7. Here's what they had to say about Curtis Samuels...

"Samuel didn’t perform on the same level as Godwin, but he was outstanding this past weekend. He didn’t get to play with quarterback Jalen Wheeler both days, which hurts, but he still lived up to the hype. The 6-foot-0, 190-pound receiver has offers from Ohio State, Miami, Rutgers and others, but I’d give the edge to Syracuse at this point."

Athlete update: UM offers Dravon Henry

Name: Dravon Henry

Hometown/School: Aliquippa, PA (Aliquippa)
HT: 5’-11” | WT: 185 | 40: 4.50
Season Stats:
247Sports Composite: Rating: 93 Rank: #12 Ath
Scouting Report (s): na
Schools of Interest: (27) Ohio State, PSU, Pitt WVU, Miami, FSU, Md., MI…
Leader(s): Ohio State, PSU, Pitt WVU
Status: Offered
Chance: Fair

UPDATES:

4/24/13: Miami has offered athlete prospect Dravon Henry from Aliquippa, PA. Dravon is rated 93 and ranked the #12 athlete in the nation by 247Sports Composite. Henry’s stock is quickly rising as he attends 7x7s and will continue with summer camps.

Miami is recruiting Henry as a safety or CB. At this point, Ohio State, Penn State, Pitt and West Virginia are leading. However, Coach Golden has many connections in this part of the country and it’s a long way to NSD. Trust The Tie!

CaneHunt '14: DT Update | UM offers DJ Williams

Name: DJ Williams

Hometown/School: Lufkin, TX (Lufkin)
HT: 6’-4” | WT: 275 | 40: na
Season Stats: na
247Sports Composite: Rating: NR Rank: NR
Scouting Report (s): na
Schools of Interest: (4) Miami, Baylor, Texas, TTU
Leader(s): Too early
Status: Offered
Chance: Good

UPDATES:

4/26/13: Miami has offered DT prospect DJ Williams from Lufkin, Texas. DJ is currently not rated or ranked.

Williams comes from a small town in East Texas. At this time UM is his first offer but Texas, Baylor and Texas Tech are interested.

CaneHunt '14: OG Update | UM offers Demetrius Knox

Name: Demetrius Knox

Hometown/School: Fort Worth, TX (All Saints Episcopal School)
HT: 6’– 3.5” | WT: 290 | 40:
Season Stats:
247Sports Composite: Rating: 96 Rank: #4 OG
Scouting Report (s): na
Schools of Interest: (20) FSU, Miami, Ohio State, Texas, UCLA, Ala…
Leader(s): Too early
Status: Offered
Chance: Fair

UPDATES:

4/25/13: Miami has offered OG prospect Demetrius Knox from Fort Worth, Texas. Knox is rated 96 and ranked the #4 OG in the nation by 247Sports Composite.

The Canes are right in the thick of it for Knox. However, Texas has a longer relationship with Demetrius, so it will be a tough pull for UM.