The number one player in the 2026 class is a Miami Hurricane.
Five-star plus OT Jackson Cantwell announced his commitment to the U Tuesday afternoon, sending the college football world into a frenzy. The 6-foot-8, 325 pound offensive tackle is the highest rated tackle prospect of all-time according to the composite.
Miami beat out the likes of Georgia, Oregon, and Ohio State for the phenom, a tough battle which could continue all the way until signing day. But for now this is a statement commitment for Miami and the 2026 class.
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Immediately the physicality stands out with Cantwell. He excels at both run and pass block, not only using his exceptional physical traits but also his mental abilities. He knows when and where to move and attack, and looks primed to be a superstar tackle at the next level. Watching his film, he's more developed as a run blocker just due to his ability to move through and get to the second line. But with that being said I feel the ceiling is higher in pass pro with his strength while the floor is higher in run protection, again with both being top of the class material.
A multisport athlete in track and field and basketball, Cantwell moves ridiculously well for his size. He has advanced footwork for his size and then uses his strength at the point of attack, a really nice combination that others lack.
As seen below the strength potential is limitless as he can be seen benching 500 pounds here.
And not only is he the number one 2026 football recruit, Cantwell is also the number one shot putter in the nation. And it’s no secret where Cantwell gets his freakish athletic traits from, as both his parents were Olympic throwers for the United States.
With the number one player in the nation being added to the best offensive line gurus in the business, who wouldn’t want to join that class? We’ll have to wait and see how this shakes up other key recruitments such as five-star Derrek Cooper, but for now Cantwell joins the 2026 O-line class of Ben Congdon, Joel Ervin, and JJ Sparks becoming Miami’s tenth commit in the class.
Make no mistake, this is a clear statement from both the staff and university. Miami went against the top teams while having to block out all the outside noise and got the job done, something all 'Canes fans should be excited about.
Five-star plus OT Jackson Cantwell announced his commitment to the U Tuesday afternoon, sending the college football world into a frenzy. The 6-foot-8, 325 pound offensive tackle is the highest rated tackle prospect of all-time according to the composite.
Miami beat out the likes of Georgia, Oregon, and Ohio State for the phenom, a tough battle which could continue all the way until signing day. But for now this is a statement commitment for Miami and the 2026 class.
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Immediately the physicality stands out with Cantwell. He excels at both run and pass block, not only using his exceptional physical traits but also his mental abilities. He knows when and where to move and attack, and looks primed to be a superstar tackle at the next level. Watching his film, he's more developed as a run blocker just due to his ability to move through and get to the second line. But with that being said I feel the ceiling is higher in pass pro with his strength while the floor is higher in run protection, again with both being top of the class material.
A multisport athlete in track and field and basketball, Cantwell moves ridiculously well for his size. He has advanced footwork for his size and then uses his strength at the point of attack, a really nice combination that others lack.
As seen below the strength potential is limitless as he can be seen benching 500 pounds here.
And not only is he the number one 2026 football recruit, Cantwell is also the number one shot putter in the nation. And it’s no secret where Cantwell gets his freakish athletic traits from, as both his parents were Olympic throwers for the United States.
With the number one player in the nation being added to the best offensive line gurus in the business, who wouldn’t want to join that class? We’ll have to wait and see how this shakes up other key recruitments such as five-star Derrek Cooper, but for now Cantwell joins the 2026 O-line class of Ben Congdon, Joel Ervin, and JJ Sparks becoming Miami’s tenth commit in the class.
Make no mistake, this is a clear statement from both the staff and university. Miami went against the top teams while having to block out all the outside noise and got the job done, something all 'Canes fans should be excited about.
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