This is a big recruiting weekend, with an emphasis on the word “big.” Lots of heavyweights on campus.
- The top names are coming from the West Coast, and they are being treated like priorities. Elite OL Brandon Baker (Mater Dei, CA) gets most of the hype and deservedly so, but Miami is also sky high on his teammate DT Aydin Breland. They believe he is one of the most impressive-looking DTs in the nation and there is mutual interest. Oregon is main competition at the moment.
- LB Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa (John Bosco, CA) is another California kid that is on campus this weekend. Miami loves his game, as do most schools around the country.
- TE Elija Lofton (Las Vegas, NV) is an exceptional all-around football player who is on campus this weekend and has Miami’s attention. He gets a lot of Brevin Jordan comparisons because of his school (Gorman), number (9) and size (6’2, 220).
- OL Mike Williams (Baltimore, MD) is a giant (6’7, 315) under-the-radar player that Mirabal loves. OL Juan Minaya (Paramus, NJ) is another big body on campus, but Williams seems to have more momentum right now.
- OL Nyier Daniels (Bergen Catholic, NJ) is another huge kid (6’7, 340) who has a lot of interest in Miami.
- Name to keep an eye on who is visiting this weekend- DL Wyatt Gilmore from Rogers, Minnesota. He is a big athlete (basketball player) with room to grow. Miami loves his upside, but there will be competition.
- Expect Miami to turn up the heat on WR Jerrae Hawkins from IMG. He tore it up at their combine and is earning some Jaylen Waddle comps in the building.
- Two names at RB that Miami likes more than most Ca’lil Valentine (Phoenix metro) and Kewan Lacy (Dallas metro).
- They are still evaluating hard at QB. They absolutely love recent offer Judd Anderson (Gray, GA). He is a legit 6’6 with a basketball background. Still developing as a passer, but if he takes a leap as a senior he will be flooded with offers. Miami is also intrigued by Danny O’Neil (Indianapolis, IN), who is on campus this weekend. He has no offer yet but is on the radar. They are still after Air Noland (Atlanta metro) and rave about his intangibles. While Tyler Van Dyke is the unquestioned QB1 and Miami loves Jacurri Brown, a transfer to add veteran depth to the room is not out of the question.
- South Florida is a little weak at DB, but the folks in Hecht are very high on CB Ricky Knight III (Benjamin).
- Because of the difficulty relying upon Tre’Vonte Citizen coming off injury, expect Miami to pursue a starting-caliber transfer running back. I’d also expect a starting-caliber safety with James Williams playing more snaps in a hybrid role. And they are still after a big DT. They don’t just want a plugger- they want size and athleticism and won’t settle.
- The Jaheim Singletary (Georgia transfer) noise is real. He can contribute at cornerback or safety.
- Miami loves the early returns on WRs Ray Ray Joseph and Robby Washington. Because of that, they are focusing strictly on outside guys for the 2-3 transfer WR spots. They want deep speed and/or length. Gary Bryant, Jr. (USC transfer) and Tyler Harrell (Alabama transfer) remain firmly in the mix.
- Backup center is a position to watch this spring. In a welcome change from the past, we look stronger outside than at the pivot. The freshmen get a ton of attention, and rightfully so, but the staff also loves OL Matthew McCoy. If someone falls behind at the OT battle, don’t be surprised to see them get a look at center.
- The top names are coming from the West Coast, and they are being treated like priorities. Elite OL Brandon Baker (Mater Dei, CA) gets most of the hype and deservedly so, but Miami is also sky high on his teammate DT Aydin Breland. They believe he is one of the most impressive-looking DTs in the nation and there is mutual interest. Oregon is main competition at the moment.
- LB Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa (John Bosco, CA) is another California kid that is on campus this weekend. Miami loves his game, as do most schools around the country.
- TE Elija Lofton (Las Vegas, NV) is an exceptional all-around football player who is on campus this weekend and has Miami’s attention. He gets a lot of Brevin Jordan comparisons because of his school (Gorman), number (9) and size (6’2, 220).
- OL Mike Williams (Baltimore, MD) is a giant (6’7, 315) under-the-radar player that Mirabal loves. OL Juan Minaya (Paramus, NJ) is another big body on campus, but Williams seems to have more momentum right now.
- OL Nyier Daniels (Bergen Catholic, NJ) is another huge kid (6’7, 340) who has a lot of interest in Miami.
- Name to keep an eye on who is visiting this weekend- DL Wyatt Gilmore from Rogers, Minnesota. He is a big athlete (basketball player) with room to grow. Miami loves his upside, but there will be competition.
- Expect Miami to turn up the heat on WR Jerrae Hawkins from IMG. He tore it up at their combine and is earning some Jaylen Waddle comps in the building.
- Two names at RB that Miami likes more than most Ca’lil Valentine (Phoenix metro) and Kewan Lacy (Dallas metro).
- They are still evaluating hard at QB. They absolutely love recent offer Judd Anderson (Gray, GA). He is a legit 6’6 with a basketball background. Still developing as a passer, but if he takes a leap as a senior he will be flooded with offers. Miami is also intrigued by Danny O’Neil (Indianapolis, IN), who is on campus this weekend. He has no offer yet but is on the radar. They are still after Air Noland (Atlanta metro) and rave about his intangibles. While Tyler Van Dyke is the unquestioned QB1 and Miami loves Jacurri Brown, a transfer to add veteran depth to the room is not out of the question.
- South Florida is a little weak at DB, but the folks in Hecht are very high on CB Ricky Knight III (Benjamin).
- Because of the difficulty relying upon Tre’Vonte Citizen coming off injury, expect Miami to pursue a starting-caliber transfer running back. I’d also expect a starting-caliber safety with James Williams playing more snaps in a hybrid role. And they are still after a big DT. They don’t just want a plugger- they want size and athleticism and won’t settle.
- The Jaheim Singletary (Georgia transfer) noise is real. He can contribute at cornerback or safety.
- Miami loves the early returns on WRs Ray Ray Joseph and Robby Washington. Because of that, they are focusing strictly on outside guys for the 2-3 transfer WR spots. They want deep speed and/or length. Gary Bryant, Jr. (USC transfer) and Tyler Harrell (Alabama transfer) remain firmly in the mix.
- Backup center is a position to watch this spring. In a welcome change from the past, we look stronger outside than at the pivot. The freshmen get a ton of attention, and rightfully so, but the staff also loves OL Matthew McCoy. If someone falls behind at the OT battle, don’t be surprised to see them get a look at center.
