The Battle 7v7 tournament took place in Miami last weekend with tons of top talent on hand. I had a chance to catch up with multiple top targets for Miami to see what recruits are saying about the Canes.
One of the biggest takeaways was that new offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee has offensive players excited.
2022 St Thomas Aquinas QB Zion Turner was one of the first 2022 quarterbacks Lashlee offered after being hired.
“It was a great experience. I got a text from Coach (Roger) Harriott in class that the offensive coordinator offered me.” Zion continued, “I know that he runs a really spread offense passing the ball. I look forward to seeing what they do this season.”
2021 Miami commit and Miami Northwestern TE Kahlil Brantley also commented on the new offense.
“The new offense, they are going to go spread a lot. Whatever you want me to do on the field, I can do. I’m versatile.”
One of Coach Lashlee's first stops out on the road was at Cardinal Gibbons to visit 2021 receiver Troy Stellato. Miami is not in Stellato’s top group right now, but they can get back in the running for the talented receiver.
“If they make a good (receivers coach) hire and they recruit me and show a lot of interest, they can get back in my top group.”
Stellato will not wait until national signing day to commit, so Miami needs to start making up ground immediately if they are going to be a player.
“I want to be committed before the start of the season. I want to be focused on winning and winning another state championship with my teammates.”
It wasn’t all about the offensive guys. There were also highly-ranked defensive players at the tournament as well. One of those highly-rated players was 2021 Chaminade-Madonna LB Terrance Lewis. Lewis has a few schools ahead of Miami, but he was clear about what they need to do to make a move with him.
“Show me they need me.”
Many people think losing is one of the biggest reasons Miami has struggled in recruiting at times, but Lewis claims he does not worry much about wins and losses when picking a school.
“I don’t mind things like that. Nebraska wasn’t good on the field, but they show a lot of love.”
Another defensive player I spoke to was 2021 Miami Palmetto DB Corey Collier. Collier is considering Miami, but he wants to see improvement in the secondary. Collier is confident that this will happen this upcoming season.
“I know Coach Banda and Coach Rumph are going to get that together. They are going to be straight.”
One of the areas where Miami can be especially appealing to recruits is if they show they are willing to play freshmen, as both Collier and Stellato mentioned the importance of being able to play early as well.
One of the biggest takeaways was that new offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee has offensive players excited.
2022 St Thomas Aquinas QB Zion Turner was one of the first 2022 quarterbacks Lashlee offered after being hired.
“It was a great experience. I got a text from Coach (Roger) Harriott in class that the offensive coordinator offered me.” Zion continued, “I know that he runs a really spread offense passing the ball. I look forward to seeing what they do this season.”
2021 Miami commit and Miami Northwestern TE Kahlil Brantley also commented on the new offense.
“The new offense, they are going to go spread a lot. Whatever you want me to do on the field, I can do. I’m versatile.”
One of Coach Lashlee's first stops out on the road was at Cardinal Gibbons to visit 2021 receiver Troy Stellato. Miami is not in Stellato’s top group right now, but they can get back in the running for the talented receiver.
“If they make a good (receivers coach) hire and they recruit me and show a lot of interest, they can get back in my top group.”
Stellato will not wait until national signing day to commit, so Miami needs to start making up ground immediately if they are going to be a player.
“I want to be committed before the start of the season. I want to be focused on winning and winning another state championship with my teammates.”
It wasn’t all about the offensive guys. There were also highly-ranked defensive players at the tournament as well. One of those highly-rated players was 2021 Chaminade-Madonna LB Terrance Lewis. Lewis has a few schools ahead of Miami, but he was clear about what they need to do to make a move with him.
“Show me they need me.”
Many people think losing is one of the biggest reasons Miami has struggled in recruiting at times, but Lewis claims he does not worry much about wins and losses when picking a school.
“I don’t mind things like that. Nebraska wasn’t good on the field, but they show a lot of love.”
Another defensive player I spoke to was 2021 Miami Palmetto DB Corey Collier. Collier is considering Miami, but he wants to see improvement in the secondary. Collier is confident that this will happen this upcoming season.
“I know Coach Banda and Coach Rumph are going to get that together. They are going to be straight.”
One of the areas where Miami can be especially appealing to recruits is if they show they are willing to play freshmen, as both Collier and Stellato mentioned the importance of being able to play early as well.
