Miami has made a big-time flip late in the 2026 cycle, flipping four-star TE Gavin Mueller from Colorado.
At 6-foot-5 and 255 pounds, Mueller provides the prototypical TE build. He can serve as the traditional Y tight end, but also provides a threat in the passing game with some real athleticism and catch point prowess.
On the athletic end, the No.1 player in Illinois checks all the boxes with an 82-inch wingspan, 4.5 40-yard alongside a 36 inch vertical and 10 foot broad jump.
What’s interesting about Mueller is how he’s only currently playing his second season of football — previously a basketball player. But despite only having two years of HS football experience, Mueller has made up for lost time with his talent and work ethic, hence his late rise up the board and sky high potential.
In his senior season, Mueller has put up some ridiculous numbers with 30 touchdowns, 1325 yards and 14.8 yards per touch at a variety of positions.
The Illinois product was originally committed to Colorado in May, and despite only offering in October, the Hurricanes made up ground in his recruitment to eventually flip him over schools like UNC, LSU and Alabama. He made his visit to Miami for NC state last weekend and as I expected, Miami closed quickly with a spectacular visit.
Mueller’s commitment pushes Miami to 30 recruits on the year and joins California product Israel Briggs as the ’Canes TE pairing for the 2026 class.
And with signing day less than a month away, expect Miami to continue to push to flip for top targets as the days count down.
At 6-foot-5 and 255 pounds, Mueller provides the prototypical TE build. He can serve as the traditional Y tight end, but also provides a threat in the passing game with some real athleticism and catch point prowess.
On the athletic end, the No.1 player in Illinois checks all the boxes with an 82-inch wingspan, 4.5 40-yard alongside a 36 inch vertical and 10 foot broad jump.
What’s interesting about Mueller is how he’s only currently playing his second season of football — previously a basketball player. But despite only having two years of HS football experience, Mueller has made up for lost time with his talent and work ethic, hence his late rise up the board and sky high potential.
In his senior season, Mueller has put up some ridiculous numbers with 30 touchdowns, 1325 yards and 14.8 yards per touch at a variety of positions.
The Illinois product was originally committed to Colorado in May, and despite only offering in October, the Hurricanes made up ground in his recruitment to eventually flip him over schools like UNC, LSU and Alabama. He made his visit to Miami for NC state last weekend and as I expected, Miami closed quickly with a spectacular visit.
Mueller’s commitment pushes Miami to 30 recruits on the year and joins California product Israel Briggs as the ’Canes TE pairing for the 2026 class.
And with signing day less than a month away, expect Miami to continue to push to flip for top targets as the days count down.
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