DL Daylen Russell commits to Miami

May 27, 2023

Daylen Russell, defensive lineman from Columbus and one of Miami-Dade County's most productive defensive players, has pledged to play for the Miami Hurricanes. Russell chose Miami over Louisville and Nebraska.

Russell, who stands at 6-foot-1 and weighs 270 pounds, marks the ninth commitment to the Hurricanes' 2024 recruiting class, and he is the fourth player from South Florida to join the roster. He is the reigning Miami-Dade County Defensive Player of the Year and was instrumental in leading the Explorers to their second state championship last year. Russell recorded 62 tackles, eight tackles for loss and eight sacks along with a standout performance in the state title game.

Russell joins three-star running back Chris Wheatley-Humphrey, four-star wide receiver Chance Robinson from St. Thomas Aquinas, and three-star Central linebacker Vince Shavers as 2024 commits from Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Russell’s commitment is yet another tie between UM and Columbus High School, the alma mater of Mario Cristobal, offensive line coach Alex Mirabal and general manager Alonzo Highsmith.

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WeBallinBoyz

Dec 8, 2023

AtlAtty said:
I don’t see UM dropping this young man from our class. He maybe someone who transfers out in a few years but keeping relationships is important.
Dropping a committed player can hurt relationships
A player transferring means he was given an opportunity and it did not work out=no damage to any relationships.

I don’t think dropping Daylen Russell or telling him the truth will lead to Mario losing his status at Columbus lol.

And the truth is simply he’s low on the totem poll and probably won’t play for a few years here, at best.

BS85

Dec 8, 2023

TheOriginalCane said:
Also, his ***** is so enormous that he keeps tripping on it...

@Confidence1000

Confidence1000

Dec 8, 2023

BS85 said:
@Confidence1000

lemme go handle dis BIG BIG BIG PAUSE

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Silentobserver

Dec 8, 2023

WeBallinBoyz said:
I don’t think dropping Daylen Russell or telling him the truth will lead to Mario losing his status at Columbus lol.

And the truth is simply he’s low on the totem poll and probably won’t play for a few years here, at best.

Agreed

The Columbus HC and Mario as well as Mirabel (Mirabel coached under the current HC and worked at Marshall together) have a very good relationship and speak often. Whatever happens with Russell won't ruin that

Confidence1000

Dec 8, 2023

What in the **** kinda talk is that!?!?!!! U know dat type of talk is prohibited roun here! **** WRONG WIT U!!!!!?????

TheOriginalCane said:
Also, his ***** is so enormous that he keeps tripping on it...

Hey yo! Hit the button

cway313

Dec 8, 2023

AtlAtty said:
I don’t see UM dropping this young man from our class. He maybe someone who transfers out in a few years but keeping relationships is important.
Dropping a committed player can hurt relationships
A player transferring means he was given an opportunity and it did not work out=no damage to any relationships.

I hate this logic. Maybe since we don't have a winning program this matters but it is a horrible mentality.

RozayCane

Dec 8, 2023

CANEMC said:

That’s a grown man

TheU32

Dec 8, 2023

Is he about to be a two time dude player of the year? I honestly like this recruit a lot

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Cribby

Dec 8, 2023

RozayCane said:
That’s a grown man

I don’t want to hear anything about his size anymore ( pause )

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Gru

Dec 8, 2023

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Cribby

Dec 8, 2023

Columbus fans and players are walking by me and seem happy , I take it they won?

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Trav

Dec 8, 2023

Cribby said:
Columbus fans and players are walking by me and seem happy , I take it they won?

yup

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On the anniversary of the most memorable night in Mandarin football history, Miami Columbus settled the score.

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TC@ne

Dec 8, 2023

Guysm it’s the off-season, this is supposed to be when we’re in a good mood.

Let’s just step away from the vitriol and be good college football fans by over analyzing young men’s length (pause pause a million times pause)

Canesfreak

Dec 8, 2023

Boys told me this cat was too small as well. Smh

01Canes

Dec 8, 2023

Canesfreak said:
Boys told me this cat was too small as well. SmhView attachment 270507

Their measurables may be somewhat similar, but Kancey’s athleticism blows Russell’s away. He was in an entirely different stratosphere as an athlete.

Kancey also had plenty of advocates on this board who felt he was Miami caliber despite his rating.

Canesfreak

Dec 8, 2023

01Canes said:
Their measurables may be somewhat similar, but Kancey’s athleticism blows Russell’s away. He was in an entirely different stratosphere as an athlete.

Kancey also had plenty of advocates on this board who felt he was Miami caliber despite his rating.

I was one of his advocates. Apparently he underwhelmed the Staff at Paradise Camp. My point is, half the attacks on this board against Russell are based on his measurables, which is why I made the Kancey comparison.

TRick72

Dec 8, 2023

TheOriginalCane said:
Also, his ***** is so enormous that he keeps tripping on it...

That’s where arm length comes into play

grover

Dec 8, 2023

Canesmia01 said:
Allan Haye

Haye, the kid who transferred to 3-9 Temple and had 12 tackles this year. Just one of the many Manny specials.

grover

Dec 8, 2023

Canesfreak said:
Boys told me this cat was too small as well. SmhView attachment 270507

Keep the receipts. He's nothing like Kancey, IMHO. I loved Kancey when he was a recruit, was vocally supportive of him on the boards. I just don't see it with Russell, as much as I want to.