Class of 2018: updated as of 11/12/19

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Everything you need to know about the Class of 2018! All updates and news regarding class of 2018.

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Events:
02/18/17 Junior Day 2/18/17
04/22/17 Spring Game: 4/22/17
06/09/17 Rivals100 5 Star Challenge -June 9-10, 2017
06/03/17 Mark Richt 7V7 Camp - 6/3, 6/4 (Recap), 6/9 (Video), 6/10/17 (Recap)
07/03/17 Opening: (Orlando | Miami) - June 28 - July 3, 2017
07/21/17 Paradise Camp - July 21, 2017
12/18-1/5 Dead Period (No Unofficial Visits, ��No Face-To-Face Contact)
12/20/17 Early/Mid Year Signing Period
12/30/17 Orange Bowl vs. Wiscosin
01/04/17 Under Armour All-American Game - January 4, 2018
01/06/18 U.S. Army All-American Bowl - January 6, 2018
01/16/18 Spring Semester Begins
01/24/18 Last Day to Register
02/04/18 Official Visits
02/07/18 Signing Day
05/21/18 Summer Session A
07/02/18 Summer Session B
08/20/18 Fall Semester Begins

Rankings:
247Sports: 247Sports 400 | Commits
Rivals: Rivals 250 | Commits (5/31/17)
Scout: Scout 300 | Commits
ESPN: ESPN 250 | Commits

Commits:
WR: Daquris Wiggins - 10/22/15 (hudl | offer)
S: Gilbert Frierson - 2/23/16 (hudl | 247 | Rivals | Scout | ESPN | Twitter | Commits)
CB: DJ Ivey - 6/24/16
OL: Delone Scaife - 7/9/16
RB: Lorenzo Lingard - 2/9/17 (247 | hudl | ESPN | Twitter | Scout | Rivals)
DT: Nesta Silvera - 2/14/17
RB: Camron Davis -2/18/17
WR: Brian Hightower - 3/1/17 | hudl | 247 | Scout | ESPN | Rivals | Twitter
WR: Mark Pope - 3/27/17
DB: Gurvan Hall - 3/27/17
OL: Cleveland Reed - 4/5/17 (hudl | 247 | ESPN | Scout | Rivals | Twitter)
TE: Brevin Jordan - 4/16/17 (hudl | 247 | ESPN | Scout | Rivals)
TE: Will Mallory - 4/21/17
DE: Gregory Rousseau - 4/22/17 (hudl | offer | 247 | ESPN | Rivals | Scout | Twitter)
K/P: Bubba Baxa - 5/27/17 (247 | Rivals | Kohl's |hudl| Twitter | Instagram)
DB: Al Blades Jr. - 6/18/17. 2/22/15 (Profile | hudl | Commits | decommits-10/26/15)
OL: John Campbell - 7/3/17 (Offer)
FB: Realus George 11/12/17 (Offer | 247 | Rivals | ESPN | hudl | Twitter)
LB: Patrick Joyner - 12/3/17 (247 | ESPN | Rivals | hudl | Twitter)
QB: Jarren Williams - 12/6/17 (offer | 247 | ESPN | Rivals | hudl | Twitter)
CB: Nigel Bethel Jr. - 1/22/18
DT: Jordan Miller - 1/29/18 (247 | hudl | Twitter)
WR: Marquez Ezzard - 2/7/18 Transferred to Georgia Tech 2/2/19

Transfers:
OG: Venzell Boulware - 1/10/18 (247 | ESPN | Rivals | hudl | twitter) Grad Transfer
DT: Tito Odenigbo - 1/19/18 Grad Transfer


Walk-Ons:
LS: Clay James* - 7/13/17 (247 | offer | Rubio LS | hudl | Twitter)
RB: Steven Billings-Larson Jr.* (247 | hudl)
CB: Thomas Burns* - 2/25/15 (Profile | hudl | commits | Decommits - 5/3/17) Track Commit
WR: Will Huggins* - 12/12/17 (247 | ESPN | hudl | Twitter)
WR: Brian Miller‏* commits
LB: Darian Stephenson* (247 | Rivals | hudl | Twitter)
K: Camden Price* - 1/17/18 (hudl | Twitter)
OL: Devin Golden* - 1/22/18 (247 | hudl | twitter)
QB: Ryan Rizk* - 1/23/18
OL: Jared "Moose" Griffith* - 1/27/18
SS: Trent Bell* - 2/2/18

Decommits:
LB/DE: Billy Joseph - 3/10/15 (hudl | Commits | Decommits - 2/5/16) - FAU
WR: Warren Thompson -3/29/16 | Decommitted 3/30/16 (247 | Rivals | Scout | Hudl | MaxPrep) - FSU
Ath: Jalen Patterson - 5/15/15 (Profile | hudl | commits) - 4/6/17
S: Randy Russell -2/18/17 | Decommit 6/5/17 (Florida)
QB: Artur Sitkowski -2/25/17 | Decommits 11/1/17 (Rutgers)
S: Josh Jobe - 6/14/15 (hudl | 247 | Rivals | Scout) (Alabama)

Commitment Timeline:
02/22/15 Al Blades Commits - 4 Star
02/25/15 Thomas Burns Commits - 3 Star
03/10/15 Billy Joseph Commits - 4 Star
05/15/15 Jalen Patterson Commits - 4 Star
06/14/15 Josh Jobe Commits - 4 Star
10/22/15 Daquris Wiggins Commits - 4 Star
10/26/15 Al Blades Decommits - 4 Star

02/05/16 Billy Joseph Decommits - 3 Star

02/23/16 Gilbert Frierson Commits - 4 Star
[Unofficial]03/29/16 Warren Thompson Commits - 4 Star
[Unofficial]03/30/16 Warren Thompson Decommits - 4 Star
06/24/16 DJ Ivey Commits - 3 Star
07/09/16 Delone Scaife Commits - 3 Star

02/09/17 Lorenzo Lingard Commits - 5 Star
02/14/17 Nesta Silvera Commits - 3 Star
02/18/17 Randy Russell Commits - 3 Star
02/18/17 Camron Davis Commits - 4 Star
02/25/17 Artur Sitkowski Commits - 4 Star
03/01/17 Brian Hightower Commits - 4 Star
03/27/17 Mark Pope Commits - 4 Star (1)
03/27/17 Gurvan Hall Commits - 4 Star (1)
04/05/17 Cleveland Reed Commits - 4 Star (1)
04/06/17 Jalen Patterson Decommits - 3 Star (1)
04/16/17 Brevin Jordan Commits - 4 Star (1)
04/21/17 Will Mallory Commits - 4 Star (1)
04/22/17 Gregory Rousseau Commits - 3 Star (1)
05/03/17 Thomas Burns Decommits - 3 Star (1)
05/27/17 Bubba Baxa Commits - NR (1)
06/06/17 Randy Russell Decommits - 3 Star (1)
06/18/17 Al Blades Recommits - 4 Star (2)
07/03/17 John Campbell commits - 3 Star (1)
07/13/17 Clay James* commits - NR (1) Preferred Walk-on
11/01/17 Artur Sitkowski Decommits - 4 Star (4)
10/15/17 Chauncy Smart* (Track Transfer)
11/06/17 Brian Miller‏* commits - NR (4) Preferred Walk-on
11/07/17 Thomas Burns‏* commits - NR (4) Track Commit
11/12/17 Realus George Commits - 3 Star (4)
12/03/17 Patrick Joyner Commits - 3 Star (3)
12/12/17 Will Huggins‏* commits - NR (3) Preferred Walk-on
12/16/17 Josh Jobe Decommits - 4 Star (4)
01/03/18 Darian Stephenson* transfers from Navy Preferred Walk-on (6)
01/10/18 Venzell Boulware transfers from Tenn Grad Transfer
01/17/18 Camden Price* Commits Preferred Walk-on
01/19/18 Tito Odenigbo transfers from Illinois Grad Transfer
01/22/18 Devin Golden* Commits - NR Preferred Walk-on
01/22/18 Nigel Bethel Jr. Commits - 3 Star (6)
01/23/18 Ryan Rizk* Commits - NR Preferred Walk-on
01/27/18 Jared "Moose" Griffith* Commits - NR Preferred Walk-on
01/29/18 Jordan Miller Commits - 3 Star (5)
02/02/18 Trent Bell* Commits - NR Preferred Walk-on
02/07/18 Marquez Ezzard Commits - 4 Star (6)

Attrition:
01/23/20 Jarren Williams enters Transfer Portal
01/17/20 Bubba Baxa enters Transfer Portal
12/30/19 Lorenzo Lingard enters Transfer Portal (Florida)
12/04/19 Realus Geroge enters Transfer Portal (Independence CC)
12/04/19 Cleveland Reed returns to Miami
10/22/19 Brian Hightower enters Transfer Portal (Illinois)
09/20/19 Cleveland Reed enters Transfer Portal (Miami)
08/16/19 Nigel Bethel Jr enters Transfer Portal (Colorado)
01/23/19 Marquez Ezzard to transfer. (Georgia Tech)

*Preferred Walk-on
 
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#7 Freshman CB FS
ALPHONSO BLADES II
University School
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Height: 6'1"
Weight: 160lbs
40yd Dash: 4.70
Vertical: 32"

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Feb 22, 2015 | 02:37 pm
MIAMI LEGACY TO FOLLOW IN FATHER'S FOOTSTEPS
Corey BenderCorey Bender
Florida Recruiting Analyst
This story was originally published on ScoutFootball.com.

Al Golden and the Miami Hurricanes reeled in a verbal commitment from a legacy recruit on Sunday evening, when 2018 Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) University School cornerback Alphonso Blades II shut down the recruiting process as just a freshman.

Alphonso Blades II, the son of former standout safety at the University of Miami, Al Blades, is a legacy recruit and 2018 defensive back out of Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) University School who's poised to become one of the elite p_layer_s in South Florida over the next couple of years.

The 6-foot-1, 160-pound freshman has the bloodlines and will continue to get bigger and stronger over the next three years. Blades plays with good technique for a prospect that's still in the infant stages of his development. The rising sophomore has a nose for the ball and plays with physicality in the secondary as well.

While in the midst of a visit at the nearby University of Miami on Sunday afternoon, Blades' prayers were answered when Al Golden opted to pull the trigger and reward him with his initial scholarship offer of the recruiting process.

Not only was he offered a scholarship, Blades wasted no time and made an early pledge to his dream school, a moment he's been dreaming of for as long as he can remember.

"UM was the choice for me all along and it was my desire from when I was a kid," Blades said. "When they gave me the opportunity, I called my uncle Brian to clarify if it was okay and he gave me the go ahead. When I was visiting the campus, it was a dream come true just to be there. Then in the middle of practice, Al told me that they had offered.

"I was confused at first, so afterwards when we were talking, I tried to clarify and see if it was official and (coach Golden) said yes. That's when I realized that my dream was coming true, but I still have a long way to go and there will be obstacles to climb, so we will see."

Blades, who lost his father in a tragic car accident in March of 2003, is grateful for the opportunity to follow in his father's footsteps in nearby Coral Gables.

"I feel like I get the opportunity to finish something he didn't get to," Blades said. "It's a true blessing to know I'm making him proud."

Blades becomes Miami's first verbal commitment from the class of 2018.

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The Opening Miami (3/1/15)

Player____________ POS School____________ HT___ WT__ 40__ SH__ PB_ VJ_ RATING

Matthew Gaillard___ DL__ Southridge_________ 6-0.5_ 206 4.86 4.61 36 38.6 92.82
Demarcus Townsend RB__ St John Neumann___ 5-10.5 208 4.73 4.42 34 35.3 91.8
Patrick Surtain Jr.__ DB__ American Heritage__ 6-0___ 167 4.77 4.44 28 30.4 63.75
Detron Holloway___ DB__ B.T. Washington____ 5-9___ 140 4.82 4.5 27 25.8 49.53
Alphonso Blades___ DB__ University School___ 6-0__ 157 -.-- 4.16 31 31.5 --.--
Donovan Georges___ LB__ Champagnat Catholic 6-0___ 218 -.-- -.-- 32.5 28.7 --.--
Sebastian Sainterling OL__ Hallandale_________ 6-1.5__ 334 -.-- -.-- -- -- --.--

It's his 20 yard shuttle. Which is actually...... Very very very very good for his age. I mean that's close to top of the line 20 yard shuttle for top senior D1 prospects in high school.

I can imagine his 40 is somewhere in the 4.5 range right now. Crazy thing is, good chance he can get faster.

Yup. Blades posted a better short shuttle before his sophomore year of HS ball than over half the DBs that just tested at the NFL Combine last month. Impressive number.

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Miami (Fla.) legacy Al Blades Jr. becomes second player to de-commit after Al Golden's firing

It is in my best interest at this time… pic.twitter.com/rvWq37Av6o
— Al Blades Jr (@AlBlades_Jr) October 26, 2015

Al Blades Jr. is now the second University of Miami (Fla.) football player to de-commit after the firing of head coach Al Golden.

Blades Jr., whose late father Al Blades was a standout safety at The U, took to twitter to announce he would be reopening his recruitment.

Only get these 4 years once
— Al Blades Jr (@AlBlades_Jr) October 26, 2015

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7/11/15
Al Blades Jr❌✈️
‏@AlBlades_Jr
Extremely blessed to be the second 2018 player invited and committed to the Under Armour All-American game #Blessed
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Cali. I spoke with someone who was at the Prime21 camp today. Blades locked down everyone. Deion hand delivered the UA invite to Blades. Was a lot of top competition there.

02/22/15 Commits
10/26/15 Decommits
06/18/17 Recommits
 
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Thomas Burns
CB
Miami Northwestern HS, Miami, FL
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 155

2018 CB Burns Commits to Miami
Ryan Bartow - 9 hours ago 4

Defensive back Thomas Burns (Miami/Northwestern) verbally committed to Miami.

Burns is the younger brother of Miami cornerback Artie Burns.

Thomas Burns said he picked up a verbal offer at camp last summer from the Hurricanes.

"I just called (Hurricanes) coach (Al) Golden and let him know," Thomas Burns said. "He was surprised and happy. My brother said I belong there and that's the place to be. He told me it's a good atmosphere. It's the best school to be at."

Burns (5-10, 155) said he started as a freshman at cornerback opposite of Georgia signee Deandre Baker this past season for Northwestern.

Burns is Miami's second commit in the 2018 class along with Al Blades, Jr.

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Miami Northwestern's Thomas Burns clears a hurdle in the 110 Meter Hurdles Final during the Class 3A and 4A FHSAA Track and Field Finals held at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville on May 2, 2015.
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Northwestern freshman Thomas Burns, the younger brother of University of Miami cornerback and track star Artie Burns, won titles in both boys’ hurdles events.

Thomas Burns, already ranked among the nation’s elite in the 300-meter hurdles, ran a career-best 38.22 in winning the event Thursday. The time was .11 seconds faster than what his older brother ran when he won the Class 3A state title in 2013 as a senior.

The younger Burns won the 110 meters Thursday in 14.41 seconds. Artie Burns won three state titles in the 110 hurdles.

“I was excited that I won because not many freshman come in and win two hurdles in the region,” Burns said. “Artie and I have talked about track our whole lives. Same with football. Like him, I’m just trying to make the NFL and the Olympics. If I win a state title next week I wouldn’t know what to say. I would just sit there and smile.”

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Thomas Burns has the 22nd fastest time in the nation this year out of any class in the 300m hurdles.
 
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WR/DB:
Xavier Williams (hudl | Twitter |3/5/15)

#21 Freshman WR CB
XAVIER WILLIAMS
Chaminade-Madonna HS, Hollywood, FL
Recruit Me: @Zayborghini_6
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 175lbs
40yd Dash: 4.72
Shuttle: 4.54
Vertical: 26.7"
Bench Press: 190lbs
Squat: 305lbs
 
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RB/CB:
Shaun-Shivers: (hudl | Twitter | 3/5/15)

#24 Freshman RB CB
SHAUN SHIVERS
Chaminade-Madonna HS, Hollywood, FL
Recruit Me: @Freakywormm
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 160lbs
40yd Dash: 4.52
Vertical: 29"
Bench Press: 185lbs
Squat: 335lbs
100m: 10.8
 
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#44 Freshman
DE OLB
BILLY JOSEPH
Booker T. Washington, Miami, FL
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 205lbs

Billy Joseph decommits 2/5/16

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6/6/15
Billy Joseph has confirmed to me he is transferring to Miami Northwestern.

7/14/15
Saw that Joseph played great at the 'Bama Camp. Won 8 out of 10 match ups. In DL vs OL 1 on 1's
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7/16/15
Billy Joseph just got offered by Alabama.
I spoke with Larry Blustien about Joseph a little while back. Said that Joseph position at the next level will be determined by how much he grows as he is still growing. He's a legit 6'1"-6'2" right now. Good chance he ends up a DE.

Said Jaquan Beaver from Booker T has loads of ability too, would probably end up a LB.
 
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JALEN PATTERSON
North Marion High Varsity Football, Citra, FL

JALEN PATTERSON
North Marion HS
COMMITTED: 05/15/2015
VERBAL
POSITION: CB
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5'11"/179
HOME: Citra, FL
YEAR CLASS: 2018 (HIGH SCHOOL)

HEIGHT: 5'11"
WEIGHT: 160lbs
40YD DASH: 4.52


May 15, 2015 | 05:33 am
JALEN PATTERSON MAKES AN EARLY PLEDGE
Corey BenderCorey Bender
Florida Recruiting Analyst
This story was originally published on ScoutFootball.com.

Jalen Patterson, one of the nation's premier athletes for the class of 2018 out of Citra (Fla.) North Marion, committed to the University of Miami over a host of others on Friday morning, a source tells Scout.

Citra (Fla.) North Marion has over 10 players on their roster that will have the opportunity to make a roster at the Division I level, but it's hard to look past the potential star power in their 2018 class.

Offensive weapon Justin Watkins pounced on a scholarship offer from the LSU Tigers a couple of weeks back, and now his classmate is off the board after making an early pledge on Friday morning.

Jalen Patterson, a 5-foot-11, 179-pound do-it-all athlete and rising sophomore, made a verbal commitment to Al Golden and the Miami Hurricanes on Friday morning, a source told Scout. In addition to the U, Patterson has offers on the table from West Virginia, Oregon State and Mississippi State.

Patterson shows good vision and burst when getting repetitions at running back, but is an instinctive headhunter that really welcomes contact in the secondary. Patterson has terrific closing speed and can stop on a dime and change direction with ease as well.
With still three years of prep football left on his plate, Patterson's position at the next level with largely depend on how much he grows and fills out over the next couple of seasons. Either way, Patterson is a big-time talent with an offer sheet that should reach double-digits before you know it.

Joining Alphonso Blades II and Billy Joseph, Patterson becomes Miami's third verbal commitment for the class of 2018.

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Apr 25, 2015 | 07:53 am
2018 ATHLETE HAS A CHILDHOOD FAVORITE
Corey BenderCorey Bender
Florida Recruiting Analyst
This story was originally published on ScoutFootball.com.

Before it's all said and done, rising sophomore athlete Jalen Patterson will be flooded with scholarship offers from a number of big-time programs, but is already equipped with three BCS offers early on. However, Patterson is still awaiting a scholarship offer from his childhood favorite school.

The Florida State Seminoles are the clear front-runner for elite signal caller Joey Gatewood, a 2018 prospect out of Jacksonville (Fla.) Bartram Trail who possesses close to a dozen scholarship offers heading into his sophomore campaign.

In addition to Gatewood, there's another blue-chip prospect out of the 2018 class that's been high on the Seminoles for as long as he can remember.

Jalen Patterson, a two-way standout and lifelong supporter of Florida State out of Citra (Fla.) North Marion, has yet to receive a scholarship offer from the ACC program, but is armed with early offers out of the Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC.

In the video below, the 5-foot-9, 160-pound Patterson talks about his freshman campaign with the Colts, the significant interest he has in Jimbo Fisher's program, the trio of schools that have extended offers, college visits over the summer and more.

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Patterson Gets Dropped - 4/5/17
 
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DB: Josh Jobe - 6/14/15 (hudl | 247 | Rivals | Scout | Twitter)

#21 Josh Jobe
Miami, FL (Columbus)
Cornerback
6'1", 180

Cornerback Josh Jobe (Miami/Columbus) landed an offer from Miami at camp and hopped on it, committing to the Hurricanes.
"Only because I want to stay close to home," Jobe said. "I think it's a good fit for me and it's an excellent school."
Jobe (6-1, 180) is the fifth verbal commit for Miami in the 2018 class.

DB Josh Jobe commits to Miami Hurricanes
June 14, 2015
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Miami added a rising sophomore defensive back to its list of commitments.

Josh Jobe, a class of 2018 player from Christopher Columbus High in Miami, committed to the Hurricanes on Sunday.

Jobe, listed at 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds, plays on the same team as 2016 linebacker/defensive end commit Josh Uche.

Jobe is the third defensive back to commit to UM’s 2018 class, which includes five players. The DBs are Jobe, Thomas Burns (Artie’s younger brother) and Al Blades Jr. (son of the late former UM safety); the class also includes defensive end Billy Joseph and athlete Jalen Patterson. None of the players have been ranked by recruiting services this early in their high school careers.

According to 247Sports, LSU, which has accepted pledges from two players, and Alabama (one) are the only other programs who have 2018 commits.

Welcome to the U


New storm 18 commit.... Josh Jobe DB from Columbus.

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6/20/15 added Josh Jobe (@XXI_Era)

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Thomas Burns (@_3way)
Billy Joseph (@f5_billy)
Jalen Patterson (@JalenPatterson9)
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Miami DB Commit Jobe Named Army All-American
One of Miami's top 2018 commits will play in the Army Bowl

Miami Columbus 2018 defensive back Josh Jobe is U.S. Army All-American.
2/9/17

The Miami verbal commit accepted an invite to play in the Army Bowl on Wednesday.

Jobe, who is ranked by 247Sports as the nation's No. 86 overall prospect and No. 11 cornerback in the country, has been committed to the Hurricanes June of 2015. While he has remained solid on the pledge to the local school that hasn't stopped programs like both Alabama and Michigan from reaching out

“Miami is Miami,” Jobe told InsideTheU last week. “It’s still my hometown and everything, but I still have to do what’s best for me."

Jobe is expected attend a different school next season because he will not be eligible to play for Miami Columbus due to the FHSAA's age restriction rules.
 
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Does anyone know what Al Blades's cousin's name is that will also likely be a D1 recruit? I remember reading something about him but forgot the name. I wanted to check out some highlights.

Robert hicks

He plays for Booker T

Thanks. Hope he gets an offer soon. Did a little reading seems like he's a defensive leader on Booker T. for only being a sophomore. Plus it never hurts having some more Blades blood in the program. Whose kid is he? One of Bennie, Brian, and Al's sisters I assume?
 
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2018 DE to watch for. He was doing great at the 'Bama camp. James Head Jr., they said he won 95% of his reps. 6'4" 200.

feeling a lil old.

I remember James Head being at Southridge when i was in high school...think he was 2 grades ahead but he was a big time prospect. I think Southridge went to states that year he was there. He must of had this kid when he was in high school
 
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Larry Blustein’s Class Of 2018 Pre-Spring Top 80 « CBS Miami

1. Patrick Surtain II, DB, 6-2, 180, Plantation American Heritage
Patrick Surtain II - Hudl

2. James Cook, RB, 5-11, 185, Miami Central
https://www.hudl.com/profile/6085481/james-cook

3. Xavier Williams, WR/DB, 6-1, 185, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna
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4. Nik Bonitto, DE, 6-4, 200, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
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5. Josh Jobe, DB, 6-2, 190, Miami Christopher Columbus
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4024608/joshua-jobe

6. Mark Pope, WR, 6-0, 160, Miami Southridge
https://www.hudl.com/profile/6165977/mark-pope

7. Rosendo Louis, LB, 6-1, 225, Deerfield Beach
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4589961/rosendo-louis

8. Tyson Campbell, DB, 6-2, 180, Plantation American Heritage
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4553946/tyson-campbell

9. Asante Samuel, CB, 5-9, 165 Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
http://www.hudl.com/profile/4316412/asante-samuel

10. Elijah Moore, WR, 5-11, 170, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4844428/elijah-moore

11. Yasir Abdullah, LB, 6-2, 195, Miami Carol City
http://www.hudl.com/profile/4799974/yasir-abdullah

12. Al Blades, DB, 6-0, 175, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4285146/al-blades-jr


13. Andrew Chatfield, DE, 6-3, 220, Plantation American Heritage
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5279539/andrew-chatfield

14. Gilbert Frierson, DB, 6-1, 185, Coral Gables
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4798941/gilbert-frierson

15. Dominick Watt, WR, 6-2, 195, Hollywood McArthur
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5030731/highlights

16. Trenell Troutman, DB, 5-11, 180, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
http://www.hudl.com/profile/6631985/trenell-troutman

17. Camron Davis, RB, 5-10, 190, Miami Carol City
http://www.hudl.com/profile/5301408/camron-davis

18. Daquris Wiggins, WR, 6-2, 160, Miami Southridge
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4752954/highlights/215324375/v2

19. Kevin Austin, WR, 6-3, 185, Coconut Creek North Broward Prep
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4844420

20. Rocky Shelton, LB, 5-11, 205, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4800397/darrell-rocky-shelton

21. James Head, Jr., DE, 6-5, 215, Miami Southridge
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5314574/james-head-jr

22. Nadab Joseph, S, 6-2, 175, Miami Edison

23. Nesta Silvera, DL, 6-2, 300, Plantation American Heritage
http://www.hudl.com/profile/4211562/nesta-silvera

24. Shaun Shivers, RB, 5-7, 170, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4068640/shaun-shivers

25. Delone Scaife, OL, 6-3, 285, Miami Southridge
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5271496/delone-scaife

26. Miguel Edwards, DB, 6-0, 165, Deerfield Beach
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4716488/miguel-edwards

27. Robert Hicks, DE, 6-2, 220, Miami Central
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5310981/robert-hicks

28. Randy Russell, S, 5-11, 180, Miami Carol City - decommit
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5242369/randy-russell

29. Patrick Joyner, DE, 6-2, 225, Homestead South Dade
http://www.hudl.com/profile/4763401/patrick-joyner

30. Ashtan Pierre, Athlete, 6-2, 200, Deerfield Beach
http://www.hudl.com/profile/6041743/ashtan-pierre

31. D.J. Ivey, DB, 6-1, 180, Homestead South Dade
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4754675/highlights/200667419/v2

32. Donovan Georges, LB, 6-2, 224, Hialeah Champagnat Catholic
https://www.hudl.com/profile/8169708/donovan-georges

33. Billy Joseph, OLB, 6-1, 217, Miami Edison - decommit
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4038612/billy-joseph

34. Bryce Oliver, WR, 6-3, 205, Fort Lauderdale Dillard
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/6219968

35. Ivan Thomas, WR, 6-4, 200, Miami Palmetto
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4787286/ivan-thomas

36. Randy Charlton, DE, 6-3, 235, Miami Southridge
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4754678/randy-charlton

37. Gregory Rousseau, WR/DE, 6-6, 205, Hialeah Champagnat Catholic
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6059454/gregory-rousseau

38. Kayode Oladele, DE, 6-3, 235, Miami Edison

39. Jaquan Beaver, LB, 6-1, 190, Miami Booker T. Washington
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4205413/jaquan-beaver

40. Divaad Wilson, DB, 6-0, 170, Miami Northwestern
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4366568/divaad-wilson

41. Jamal Anderson, CB, 6-2, 175, Homestead South Dade
http://www.hudl.com/profile/7078152/jamal-anderson

42. Kahric Bell, OL, 6-6, 295, North Miami Beach
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6031359/kahric-belle

43. Logan Giordano, WR/CB, 5-11, 170, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna
http://www.hudl.com/profile/4407255/logan-giordano

44. Miles Jones, Slot/RB, 5-9, 170, Plantation American Heritage
http://www.hudl.com/profile/5447616/miles-jones

45. Marquis Williams, CB, 5-9, 165, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
http://www.hudl.com/profile/4127631/marquis-williams

46. Traquan Butler, DB, 5-9, 175, Miami Southridge
http://www.hudl.com/profile/5439068/traquan-butler

47. Xavier Burns, DE/OLB, 6-3, 190, Coral Gables
http://www.hudl.com/profile/6267154/xavier-burns

48. Davontae McCrae, DE, 6-5, 255, Miami Northwestern
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6530969/davontae-mccrae

49. Bryand Rincher, CB, 5-9, 160, Sunrise Piper
http://www.hudl.com/profile/6736037/bryand-rincher

50. Stanley Garner, WR, 6-3, 180, Fort Lauderdale Dillard
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/7401871/stanley-garner

51. Jason Swann, OL, 6-3, 278, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
http://www.hudl.com/profile/4103915/jason-swann

52. Davoan Hawkins, DE, 6-4, 250, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna
https://www.hudl.com/profile/4383259/davoan-hawkins

53. Marvin Alexander, WR, 6-3, 175, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna
http://www.hudl.com/profile/5269941/marvin-alexander

54. D’Andre Ragin, DE/OLB, 6-3, 210, Miami Monsignor Pace
https://www.hudl.com/profile/4366714/dandre-ragin

55. Alonzo Clark, WR, 6-4, 172, Fort Lauderdale
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4148271/alonzo-clark

56. Coleman Crozier, DT, 6-0, 240, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
http://www.hudl.com/profile/4417227/coleman-crozier

57. Tyler Harrell, WR, 6-2, 175, Miami Columbus
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2009010/tyler-harrell

58. Sebastian Sainterling, OC, 6-3, 360, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna
http://www.hudl.com/profile/4348006/sebastian-sainterling

59. Daniel Barker, TE, 6-4, 230, Deerfield Beach
http://www.hudl.com/profile/4677651/daniel-barker

60. Antquan Kinsey, LB, 5-11, 205, Miami Northwestern
http://www.hudl.com/profile/6199718/antquan-kinsey

61. Lamont Finnie, Athlete, 5-10, 170, Miami Edison

62. Keshaun Clarke, RB, 5-9, 193, Davie Western
http://www.hudl.com/profile/5313822/keshaun-clarke

63. Craig Cooper, RB/Slot, 5-9, 170, Hollywood McArthur
https://www.hudl.com/profile/6103488/craig-cooper

64. Jordan Dillard, WR, 6-4, 175, Miami Southridge
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6268187/jordan-dillard

65. Malik Edwards, DE/DT, 6-0, 217, Miami Central
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6238642/malik-edwards

66. Dovran Ellington, S, 6-2, 175, Miami Dr. Krop
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/6495883/dovran-ellington

67. Herman “Tre” Jackson, DB, 5-10, 160, Miami Southridge
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5295498/herman-tre-jackson

68. Akeem Hayes, WR, 5-10, 155, Hollywood South Broward

69. Thomas Burns, CB, 5-9, 155, Miami Northwestern - decommit

http://www.hudl.com/profile/6264938/thomas-burns

70. Francky Jean-Louis, OLB, 6-2, 200, Miami Dr. Krop
http://www.hudl.com/profile/4622039/francky-jean-louis

71. Hunter Goetz, S, 6-2, 190, Miami Central
http://www.hudl.com/profile/4068711/hunter-goetz

72. Tyquan Thornton, 6-4, 170, Miami Booker T. Washington
http://www.hudl.com/profile/6174187/tyquan-thornton

73. Shaun Peterson, Jr., OLB, 6-2, 205, Davie Nova
http://www.hudl.com/profile/4808200/shaun-peterson-jr

74. Tavares Kelly, Jr., WR/RB, 5-8, 150, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4190223/tavares-kelly-jr

75. Carlos Sandy, WR/FS, 5-9, 160, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/5279407/carlos-sandy

76. Max Worship, 6-2, 187, Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
https://www.hudl.com/profile/5278633/maxwell-worship

77. Zack Zambrano, OL, 6-3, 290, Plantation American Heritage
http://www.hudl.com/profile/4025924/zackary-zambrano

78. Jeremiah Coleman, RB, 5-11, 190, Hollywood South Broward

79. Johnny Ford, RB/Slot, 5-8, 170, Coral Gables (Hudl)

80. Eric “Dank” Smith, DB, 5-10, 165, Miami Norland (Hudl)
 
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247 updated rankings -2/9/17

The Top247
10. RB Lorenzo Lingard — Miami commit. (-2)(no.2 rb)
13. DB Patrick Surtain II (-2)
19. DT Taron Vincent (0) - OSU
22. WR Kamryn Babb (-1)
24. WR Jacob Copeland (-1)
31. CB Josh Jobe (+55) — Miami commit.(no.6 cb was 11)
35. WR Mark Pope (+77) — Miami commit.( no.5 wr now was 14.)
48. OT Richard Gouirage (-4)
51. RB James Cook (+3) - FSU
56. ATH Tyreke Johnson (-15)
69. DT Stephon Wynn (-10)
74. ATH Justin Watkins (+35) - Texas
81. CB Al Blades Jr. (-47) — Miami commit.( no.10 cb was 5)
83. RB TJ Pledger (-18) - OU
87. QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson (-17) - UCLA
90. DE Nik Bonitto (-44)
91. OT Nick Petit-Frere (-18)
99. OT Cleveland Reed (-16) — Miami commit
100. WR Brian Hightower (-16) — Miami commit
116. OT William Barnes (-13)
117. TE Mustapha Muhammad (-2)
118. DB Gurvan Hall (+260) — Miami commit (wasnt in the top 247 and is now no.11 safety)
124. QB Artur Sitkowski (-19) — Miami commit
134. DB Tyson Campbell (-15)
136. TE Brevin Jordan (-16) — Miami commit
138. OT Qadir White (-16)
168. DB Gilbert Frierson (-11) — Miami commit.
171. QB Casey Thompson (-12) - Texas
214. CB Asante Samuel Jr. (-7) - FSU
225. DT Aeneas Hawkins
227. WR Xavier Williams (-4) - Alabama
233. WR Daquris Wiggins (-3) — Miami commit.
239. TE Will Mallory (+59) — Miami commit.

Other Miami Commits:
354. RB Camron Davis
428. ATH Jalen Patterson - (Decommit)
430. CB Thomas Burns - (Decommit)
443. OG Delone Scaife
468. S Randy Russell - (Decommit)
607. DT Nesta Silvera
615. CB DJ Ivey
 
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