Miami flips 2026 defensive lineman Isaac Chukwurah from Penn State

Sebastian Font

Nov 11, 2025 1 min read

Miami has landed their third commitment in as many days, securing 2026 defensive lineman Isaac Chukwurah.

Originally a Penn State commit, Chukwurah reopened his recruitment following the firing of James Franklin, and the Hurricanes made a move immediately — the first team to contact the Delaware native following the news.

The 6-foot-2, 260 pound lineman creates havoc on the inside, really stuffing the run game on a consistent basis.

A two-sport athlete in both basketball and football, the Delaware native moves well on the line for his size.

He pairs his motor with impressive physical traits, notably, Chukwurah has an 82.5 inch wingspan, with 35-inch arms that would rank him at the top of the 2026 class.

Chukwurah becomes Miami’s 28th commit in a class that could reach over 30 recruits, joining a defensive line room of Asharri Charles, Keshawn Stancil, DeAnthony Lafayette, Anthony Kennedy Jr., Tyson Bacon and Frederic Sainteus.

Expect this room to continue to shake up as we head towards signing day.

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BeastMode

Nov 11, 2025

The Sphinx said:
If the staff is smart, he takes the SDE spot - would easily play at 270 and not lose any quickness and motor.

We’ve got Stancil, Saint, Bacon and Kennedy for DT. No need to stuff 30 pounds on this kid and render him ineffective for the next 2 years.

He would pair well with Charles on the edges.

Good point. Kid could be a very stout SDE to set the edge.

Confidence1000

Nov 11, 2025

CaneTheGaytors

Nov 11, 2025

awill510 said:
I love to go back and read old articles about these kids we flip. Ran a 4.81 laser this summer at 263. Wish we had a shuttle time because that's similar to Zane Durant when he was in HS at 251

https://247sports.com/article/penn-state-commit-isaac-chukwurah-builds-offseason-buzz-with-camp-circuit-performance-250326341/

Kid is super athletic. That’s a fast time for a dude that size.

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canedotcom

Nov 11, 2025

Let’s go!!

AllbouttheU

Nov 11, 2025

Cane4L said:
I was promised consistent top 5 recruiting classes under Mario

Just insufferable my gosh.

DMoney

Nov 11, 2025

Senior highlights. 9 minutes of action on offense and defense.

FromDeeeeep

Nov 11, 2025

Cane4L said:
I was promised consistent top 5 recruiting classes under Mario

Who made you that promise?

Nov 11, 2025

Get him up to 290 and those are some Glenn Dorsey measurables

DJMOSS

Nov 11, 2025

Welcome to The U

CANEMC

Nov 11, 2025

We Beck?

DusseDez

Nov 11, 2025

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Welcome home kid

, give me all the bodies on the DL & let the cream rise to the top

Angry Ibis

Nov 11, 2025

Welcome to the U!

Nov 11, 2025

klineski96

Nov 11, 2025

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BoxingRobes

Nov 11, 2025

Scout 5
Green Gem
Scholarship Offer 10
Send the House 50

dudenate

Nov 11, 2025

Welcome aboard kid

clg003

Nov 11, 2025

FromDeeeeep said:
Who made you that promise?

His mom

htownkidd

Nov 11, 2025

awill510 said:
I love to go back and read old articles about these kids we flip. Ran a 4.81 laser this summer at 263. Wish we had a shuttle time because that's similar to Zane Durant when he was in HS at 251

https://247sports.com/article/penn-state-commit-isaac-chukwurah-builds-offseason-buzz-with-camp-circuit-performance-250326341/

That’s actually not a bad comp. Would be great if he became that, obviously.

miamimike305

Nov 11, 2025

Depth piece at most. Maybe to start relationships at the school.

lfoliva9988

Nov 11, 2025

honestly, anytime a DT/DL player has an offer from Pitt, Penn St. LSU, UGA, Clemson I'm all for recruiting said kid and ultimately landing. The last two days we've landed two guys that were previously committed to two of those schools. With the rosters the way that they are in CFB these days, these are two great additions!