Miami is gearing up for a huge recruiting event on 305 Day (March 5th), and the board is starting to clear up. Here are some names to watch as we gear up for a big spring:
- The names to know at quarterback are Davin Davidson (Sarasota, FL), Will Mencl (Phoenix, AZ), Israel Abrams (Chicago, IL) and Neimann Lawrence (American Heritage). Davidson is visiting tomorrow, which will be a opportunity for him and the staff to get to know each other better. Lawrence is the wild card- he is a 2028 recruit who will be making a decision soon on whether to reclassify to 2027. Miami has been recruiting him since junior high school.
- At running back, RB Myson Johnson-Cook (East St. Louis, IL) is a name to watch. He is 6'2, 233 and runs a laser-timed 4.4 forty. Johnson-Cook has an official visit and two unofficial visits scheduled, including tomorrow. RB Elijah Kimble (Buffalo, NY) is another huge target. He is making the visit this week with his mother, as is Johnson-Cook. The Canes also love Honor Fa'alave Johnson (San Diego, CA) and David Gabriel Georges (Chattanooga, TN) but those feel like long shots.
- Miami loves the wide receivers they have on campus, so they will be picky out of high school. Some names Miami covets are Nick Lennear (Carol City), Kesean Bowman (Nashville, TN) and an 60m champ Carter Davis (Gulf Shores, AL).
- At tight end, DeMarcus DeRoche (Cardinal Gibbons) is committed and locked in. The Canes are pushing for Anthony Cartwright (Detroit, MI) as a legit 6'4, 240-pound body to complement leaner guys like DeRoche and Israel Briggs. Cartwright is also a three-sport athlete (football, baseball, basketball) who takes Wildcat snaps at quarterback.
- Offensive line is similar to wide receiver where we are already stacked with young talent on Greentree. They will be judicious. Mark Matthews (STA) is the most important player on the board and we are in a good spot. Jatori Williams (Phenix City, AL) is a prize on the interior. The Canes love Reis Russell (Denver, CO) at center. Sean Tatum (Fort Pierce, FL) remains a local priority and the Canes are locked with Zaquan Linton (Palm Beach Central) as a developmental prospect.
- The Canes are focused on elite players on the edge. Jaiden Bryant (Columbia, SC) might be the best player in America. He is committed to LSU but visiting the Canes on May 29th. Expect a full-court press. The Canes remain all-in on DJ Jacobs (Atlanta, GA). The staff also likes Trevoris Finley (Carol City) and 6'5, 220-pound Adriel Rojas (Atlanta).
- Miami signed five defensive tackles last cycle, so it will be important to evaluate them in person to truly understand positional need. Jalen Brewster (Dallas, TX) is an obvious stud with Miami interest and a hefty price tag. Xavier Perkins (Durham, NC) has visited Miami already and projects as a 3T. He has a lot of fans in the Hecht.
- The linebacker board remains stacked. Kaden Henderson (Tampa) visits tomorrow with family. AJ Randle (Raleigh, NC) is one of the most talented athletes in the class. The Canes remain in strong contact with JJ Mayfield (Charlotte, NC) and Noah Glover (DMV). Quinton Cypher (Raleigh, NC) is elite and Miami will keep trying to flip him from Ohio State.
- The local safety class is very good. The Canes love the progress of commit Jaylyn Jones (McArthur). Andre Hyppolite (North Miami Beach) is a priority and one of the most underrated players in America. Zayden Gamble (STA) is a high-character leader who is ready to play. In Atlanta, there continues to be strong interest from KJ Caldwell (Atlanta, GA).
- The staff would love to land a premier cornerback. They are in contact with Josh Dobson (Charlotte, NC), John Meredith III (Dallas, TX), Donte Wright (Long Beach, CA), and Gabriel Osborne (Oklahoma City, OK). One underrated name with traction: Alabama commit Nash Johnson (Atlanta, GA).
- It's very early, but some names who consistently come up from workouts are QB Dereon Coleman ("Rare arm talent"), WRs Somourian Wingo, Milan Parris and Vance Spafford, TE Gavin Mueller, OLs Jackson Cantwell, Ben Congdon and Rhys Woodrow, DT Keyshawn Stancil, DE Asharri Charles, LBs JJ Edwards and Jordan Campbell, S JJ Dunnigan (his name comes up more than anyone) and nickel Camdin Portis. Pads will tell the full story, and some players are dealing with minor injuries.
- The names to know at quarterback are Davin Davidson (Sarasota, FL), Will Mencl (Phoenix, AZ), Israel Abrams (Chicago, IL) and Neimann Lawrence (American Heritage). Davidson is visiting tomorrow, which will be a opportunity for him and the staff to get to know each other better. Lawrence is the wild card- he is a 2028 recruit who will be making a decision soon on whether to reclassify to 2027. Miami has been recruiting him since junior high school.
- At running back, RB Myson Johnson-Cook (East St. Louis, IL) is a name to watch. He is 6'2, 233 and runs a laser-timed 4.4 forty. Johnson-Cook has an official visit and two unofficial visits scheduled, including tomorrow. RB Elijah Kimble (Buffalo, NY) is another huge target. He is making the visit this week with his mother, as is Johnson-Cook. The Canes also love Honor Fa'alave Johnson (San Diego, CA) and David Gabriel Georges (Chattanooga, TN) but those feel like long shots.
- Miami loves the wide receivers they have on campus, so they will be picky out of high school. Some names Miami covets are Nick Lennear (Carol City), Kesean Bowman (Nashville, TN) and an 60m champ Carter Davis (Gulf Shores, AL).
- At tight end, DeMarcus DeRoche (Cardinal Gibbons) is committed and locked in. The Canes are pushing for Anthony Cartwright (Detroit, MI) as a legit 6'4, 240-pound body to complement leaner guys like DeRoche and Israel Briggs. Cartwright is also a three-sport athlete (football, baseball, basketball) who takes Wildcat snaps at quarterback.
- Offensive line is similar to wide receiver where we are already stacked with young talent on Greentree. They will be judicious. Mark Matthews (STA) is the most important player on the board and we are in a good spot. Jatori Williams (Phenix City, AL) is a prize on the interior. The Canes love Reis Russell (Denver, CO) at center. Sean Tatum (Fort Pierce, FL) remains a local priority and the Canes are locked with Zaquan Linton (Palm Beach Central) as a developmental prospect.
- The Canes are focused on elite players on the edge. Jaiden Bryant (Columbia, SC) might be the best player in America. He is committed to LSU but visiting the Canes on May 29th. Expect a full-court press. The Canes remain all-in on DJ Jacobs (Atlanta, GA). The staff also likes Trevoris Finley (Carol City) and 6'5, 220-pound Adriel Rojas (Atlanta).
- Miami signed five defensive tackles last cycle, so it will be important to evaluate them in person to truly understand positional need. Jalen Brewster (Dallas, TX) is an obvious stud with Miami interest and a hefty price tag. Xavier Perkins (Durham, NC) has visited Miami already and projects as a 3T. He has a lot of fans in the Hecht.
- The linebacker board remains stacked. Kaden Henderson (Tampa) visits tomorrow with family. AJ Randle (Raleigh, NC) is one of the most talented athletes in the class. The Canes remain in strong contact with JJ Mayfield (Charlotte, NC) and Noah Glover (DMV). Quinton Cypher (Raleigh, NC) is elite and Miami will keep trying to flip him from Ohio State.
- The staff would love to land a premier cornerback. They are in contact with Josh Dobson (Charlotte, NC), John Meredith III (Dallas, TX), Donte Wright (Long Beach, CA), and Gabriel Osborne (Oklahoma City, OK). One underrated name with traction: Alabama commit Nash Johnson (Atlanta, GA).
- It's very early, but some names who consistently come up from workouts are QB Dereon Coleman ("Rare arm talent"), WRs Somourian Wingo, Milan Parris and Vance Spafford, TE Gavin Mueller, OLs Jackson Cantwell, Ben Congdon and Rhys Woodrow, DT Keyshawn Stancil, DE Asharri Charles, LBs JJ Edwards and Jordan Campbell, S JJ Dunnigan (his name comes up more than anyone) and nickel Camdin Portis. Pads will tell the full story, and some players are dealing with minor injuries.
