2020 4-star LB Latarie Kinsler has seen increased interest from a few new schools this spring, but only one has really begun to standout for the Pahokee star.
“I would say LSU has jumped up in my recruitment,” Kinsler said. “They’re basically the only new team that has really set themselves apart in my recruitment. They’re coming after me hard.”
In terms of other schools involved for the 6-3, 205 pound prospect, Kinsler visited both Syracuse and Illinois this spring. He had to cancel planned trips to Virginia and Oregon, but plans to reschedule those visits in the future. He also says Louisville, the program to which he was committed to for over a year, is still in the mix as well.
Of course, one school that has been high in Kinsler’s mind for some time now has been the Miami Hurricanes. Kinsler has been a frequent visitor to Miami’s campus throughout his recruiting process, most recently tripping to Coral Gables for a Junior Day event in March. It was Kinsler’s first visit to UM since Manny Diaz became Miami’s new head coach, and he noticed a different vibe in the air when he was there.
“It was different in a better way, in a good way,” Kinsler said. “I feel like they’re bringing the old Miami back, the old swag back.”
As for his next visit to Miami, Kinsler says he is unsure when that will come, but he is trying to make it to Paradise Camp this summer. He previously attended last year’s Paradise Camp.
“I think most likely I’ll come out and chill with the coaches and watch around. I won’t actually play,” Kinsler said.
Originally, Miami was recruiting Kinsler as a defensive end under previous DL coach Jess Simpson, but lately they have begun to see Kinsler as a linebacker. With four main contributors at the position set to graduate following the 2019 season, linebacker is a clear need for the 2020 class, and the UM staff is pitching the availability of immediate playing time to Kinsler.
“It doesn’t really matter to me which one I play, I can play both really good,” Kinsler said of DE or LB. “Miami tells me they love how I play, they love my ability to rush the passer. They tell me I can come in and play right away as a linebacker at Miami.”
With Simpson now gone, defensive coordinator and LB coach Blake Baker has become Kinsler’s primary recruiter and Kinsler has enjoyed getting to know Baker these past few months.
“Coach Baker, he’s a cool dude,” Kinsler said. “He’s an upfront coach, an honest coach.”
The Canes have shown Kinsler that he is a priority for them in this class by sending coaches to Pahokee multiple times to see him during the spring evaluation period.
“Coach Rumph came last Wednesday but I didn’t get to see him, I had already left school,” Kinsler said. “They’re supposed to be coming back some time this week to watch me practice.”
While Kinsler is unsure when he will make a final decision, he has outlined a loose plan for when he will take his official visits. He does not know which schools will get those visits at this time.
“I think I’m going to take two officials this summer, and I’m going to take three during the season.”
“I would say LSU has jumped up in my recruitment,” Kinsler said. “They’re basically the only new team that has really set themselves apart in my recruitment. They’re coming after me hard.”
In terms of other schools involved for the 6-3, 205 pound prospect, Kinsler visited both Syracuse and Illinois this spring. He had to cancel planned trips to Virginia and Oregon, but plans to reschedule those visits in the future. He also says Louisville, the program to which he was committed to for over a year, is still in the mix as well.
Of course, one school that has been high in Kinsler’s mind for some time now has been the Miami Hurricanes. Kinsler has been a frequent visitor to Miami’s campus throughout his recruiting process, most recently tripping to Coral Gables for a Junior Day event in March. It was Kinsler’s first visit to UM since Manny Diaz became Miami’s new head coach, and he noticed a different vibe in the air when he was there.
“It was different in a better way, in a good way,” Kinsler said. “I feel like they’re bringing the old Miami back, the old swag back.”
As for his next visit to Miami, Kinsler says he is unsure when that will come, but he is trying to make it to Paradise Camp this summer. He previously attended last year’s Paradise Camp.
“I think most likely I’ll come out and chill with the coaches and watch around. I won’t actually play,” Kinsler said.
Originally, Miami was recruiting Kinsler as a defensive end under previous DL coach Jess Simpson, but lately they have begun to see Kinsler as a linebacker. With four main contributors at the position set to graduate following the 2019 season, linebacker is a clear need for the 2020 class, and the UM staff is pitching the availability of immediate playing time to Kinsler.
“It doesn’t really matter to me which one I play, I can play both really good,” Kinsler said of DE or LB. “Miami tells me they love how I play, they love my ability to rush the passer. They tell me I can come in and play right away as a linebacker at Miami.”
With Simpson now gone, defensive coordinator and LB coach Blake Baker has become Kinsler’s primary recruiter and Kinsler has enjoyed getting to know Baker these past few months.
“Coach Baker, he’s a cool dude,” Kinsler said. “He’s an upfront coach, an honest coach.”
The Canes have shown Kinsler that he is a priority for them in this class by sending coaches to Pahokee multiple times to see him during the spring evaluation period.
“Coach Rumph came last Wednesday but I didn’t get to see him, I had already left school,” Kinsler said. “They’re supposed to be coming back some time this week to watch me practice.”
While Kinsler is unsure when he will make a final decision, he has outlined a loose plan for when he will take his official visits. He does not know which schools will get those visits at this time.
“I think I’m going to take two officials this summer, and I’m going to take three during the season.”
