Miami lands commitment from 2027 OT Tyler Ford

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Yesterday at 7:01 PM 1 min read

The Miami Hurricanes have landed a 2027 offensive lineman commit in back-to-back weeks, securing the commitment of offensive tackle Tyler Ford.

A 6-foot-6, 310-pound lineman from Gainesville, Ga., Ford brings impressive power at the line of scrimmage. He uses his hands well, shooting them into opposing defenders to knock them back repeatedly.

Even at his impressive height, the Gainesville product moves well with quick feet at the tackle position.

A Georgia All-Region player for one of the top programs in the state, Ford has proven himself both in the high school and camp ranks.

The Georgia native visited Miami on April 7, after receiving a personal visit from offensive line coach Alex Mirabal earlier in the year.

Both parties were significantly impressed with one another following the visit, leading the advancement of his recruitment timeline.

Miami beat out the likes of Georgia, Florida and other SEC schools for the three-star prospect.

Ford’s commitment sends Miami to double digit players in its 2027 class, joining Sean Tatum and Zaquan Linton in the offensive line room — becoming only Miami’s second out-of-state commitment in the class.

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KANE

Today at 10:25 AM

This kid is a got **** menace on the field. I love it.Welcome to the U!!!

KANE

Today at 10:32 AM

BALLHAWKU said:
He’s about 20 pounds to light he’s fcking up the average

Just wait till we get him on dem "vitamins"...uhhh... our nutrition plan

lindend

Today at 11:11 AM

Samoan Souljah

Today at 12:12 PM

htownkidd said:
"He's kind of made-to-order for what Mario Cristobal and Alex Mirabal want to do up front," Ivins said. "A big, downhill tackle that really shines as a drive blocker at this stage. We had him verified at over 6-foot-5, 325 pounds last summer, and he has done a really nice job of reshaping the body.

"After spending much of his sophomore year at right tackle, he worked on the left side as a junior for a Gainesville squad that played for a state title and showed noticeable growth as a player. There's still plenty of work left to do as he has to keep progressing as a pass protector, but I think what's notable is the fact that he just turned 17 years old, meaning that he could technically be in the class of 2028, and he's at a high school that's foundation is built in the weight room."

My son is 17 and is about to finish Spring Football at Univ of Hawaii. Measuring currently at 6’0 1/2 230 playing RB. I wish i would’ve known about people holding their kids back lmao. My son would’ve been a 5 star like all those other 18yo 2027-28 kids lol and smdh.

I was brought up in the era where you play up to show that you can hang. Now its hold back to pick on those smaller than you lmao smdh.

We are expecting him to have a big year in the Hawaii Run N Shoot. Look out and pray for #28 this season braddahs. Hopefully, it’ll be enough that Miami hops into the portal for him lmao. Obviously its his Dad’s dream lmao.

Shooter McGavin

50 minutes ago

Once again, this is music to my ears. The days of the Nick Linder, Corey Gaynor, DJ Scaife types are long gone.

htownkidd

47 minutes ago

Shooter McGavin said:
Once again, this is music to my ears. The days of the Nick Linder, Corey Gaynor, DJ Scaife types are long gone.

I remember the days of us tripping when Laurence fckn Seymore almost flipped to UF. God bless.

Shooter McGavin

46 minutes ago

htownkidd said:
I remember the days of us tripping when Laurence fckn Seymore almost flipped to UF. God bless.

Dude was like 6'1 275 lbs. Jakai Clark too. What a nightmare it was watching those OL's.

Calinative

2 minutes ago

Hstokes1447 said:
He is a guard all day.

Guard is lower value. You always train guys with OT potential builds there regardless.. if they hit they hit.. there is almost never a real large issue with a guy starting off at OT then moving to Guard.

And this dude almost certainly isnt playing year 1.

If we get Mathews I don’t think it’s set in stone he starts day 1 like Cantwell. But if he did Guard And especially Center is obviously the big holes on the roster 2027 -2028/9…