The 2026 recruiting class just ended but every coach's worst nightmare is already being realized. Mario is going through their commits and prioritizing which ones he wants to flip. As we learned last cycle, Mario puts a lot of emphasis on senior year evals so expect a large portion of this class to be flips.
From 247... Kid is in Orlando for one of those all star games
After a whirlwind the past 24 hours, Jacobs, the nation's top-ranked junior according to 247Sports, reflected on his decision.
"It's been crazy," Jacobs said. "I'm just enjoying the process to be honest, but yesterday was crazy. I couldn't really pick up my phone. It was crazy, but I enjoyed the day though because how it ended so yeah it was great."
Jacobs state when he made his decision to pick the Buckeyes.
"I went on a visit and I was kind of like man I definitely know this is definitely the spot for me but I kind...
From 247... Kid is in Orlando for one of those all star games
After a whirlwind the past 24 hours, Jacobs, the nation's top-ranked junior according to 247Sports, reflected on his decision.
"It's been crazy," Jacobs said. "I'm just enjoying the process to be honest, but yesterday was crazy. I couldn't really pick up my phone. It was crazy, but I enjoyed the day though because how it ended so yeah it was great."
Jacobs state when he made his decision to pick the Buckeyes.
"I went on a visit and I was kind of like man I definitely know this is definitely the spot for me but I kind...
The article breaks down specific high-profile recruits Miami is actively "hunting":
DJ Jacobs (EDGE, Ohio State commit):
Status: Ranked as the No. 1 overall player in the Class of 2027.
The Scoop: Miami nearly landed him before he chose Ohio State. Jason Taylor is leading the charge to keep the Hurricanes in the mix for the Atlanta-area star.
Jalen Brewster (DL, Texas Tech commit):
Status: Rated as the No. 1 defensive tackle in the class.
The Scoop: Despite his early pledge to the Red Raiders, Miami’s DT coach Damione Lewis recently visited him in Texas. The staff is eager to add his 6-foot-3, 302-pound frame to the interior line.
Trent Seaborn (QB, Alabama commit):
Status: A blue-chip quarterback from Thompson High School.
The Scoop: Miami continues to track the highly-touted passer, hoping to convince him to reconsider his commitment to the Crimson Tide.
Jamier Brown (WR, Ohio State commit):
The Scoop: Miami is capitalizing on the staff volatility at Ohio State (specifically Brian Hartline's move to become the head coach at USF) to try and pull the speedster away from the Buckeyes.
Other Notable Targets
The Hurricanes are also keeping tabs on these committed players:
Quinton Cypher (LB, Ohio State): A top target for DC Corey Hetherman.
JayQuan Snell (S, Texas A&M): A "Top247" safety from Texas.
Nash Johnson III (CB, Alabama): Another elite defensive back the staff is working to "sway away from the Tide."
Mekhi Williams (DB, Florida State): A local safety target committed to Miami’s rival.
The Strategy
The article emphasizes that Miami is using its recent on-field success and recruiting momentum to stay aggressive. The staff believes that spring visits and the upcoming 2026 season will provide opportunities to flip these "early birds" before they officially sign.
it wouldn’t be surprising to see him make a few visits this spring, including one to Miami. At 6-foot-2, 205 pounds, Albright is a big, physical safety who could spend plenty of time in the box or even grow into a linebacker at the next level.
Miami jumped in the mix for Alston during the winter contact period and will look to get him on campus this offseason.
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I saw Alston live a few times last year, and he was one of the best overall players on the 7v7 circuit. He’s not your usual tall, long corner, but he has elite instincts and just has a knack for making plays on the ball.
