Mario Cristobal and the Miami Hurricanes coaching staff are building something special with the 2027 recruiting class, already landing a total of five five-star prospects. The Hurricanes are looking to add a sixth to the mix as they turn up the heat for one of the best defensive players in the country.
According to the latest CanesInSight Daily Podcast, DMoney stated that the Hurricanes are turning up the heat for DJ Jacobs, noting that he feels confident about where the Hurricanes currently stand in his recruitment:
"Speaking to sources directly connected. Miami is not only budgeted for DJ Jacobs to be that six five star. They are in communication with DJ Jacobs and they are completely locked in on adding him as that that six five star and there is momentum there," he added. "Now, if anyone tells you they know what DJ Jacobs is going to do, they are lying to you because DJ Jacobs, is hard to read. Everybody thought he was going to Miami the first time, ended up going famously to Ohio State in a way that, again, shocked the whole industry. They didn't know until really right before the commitment. No one knows what DJ Jacobs is going to do. There was some buzz that he might be going to to Tennessee because Rodney Garner, the defensive line coach for Tennessee Volunteers, coached his dad. So, that was part of the the story there. But from what I understand, Miami is right in the mix like they've been since the beginning. Miami has confidence that they can get this thing done."
He has been committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes since December 2025. When you have a chance to be coached by NFL Hall of Famer Jason Taylor, it is hard to turn that down. The Hurricanes continue to make a strong push for him as he heads into his senior season at Blessed Trinity Catholic School in Roswell, Georgia. Last year, Jacobs was down to Coral Gables for a game-day visit to watch the game against Notre Dame and Florida. He was supposed to visit this summer, but he canceled at the last minute.
According to the 247Sports Composite Recruiting Rankings, he is currently viewed as a five-star prospect. He ranks as the nation's No. 3 overall player, No. 1 edge rusher, and No. 1 player out of the Peach State. This past season, the 6-foot-4, and 240-pound edge rusher led the Titans to an overall record of 7-5 and 2-2 in region play. He recorded a total of 102 tackles, 24.0 tackles for loss, and 16 sacks.
Do not count out Miami. Check out his Hudl film down below:
