A name that routinely flies under the radar when talking about Hurricane defensive line targets is 2027 DT Jamar Thompson.

However, the 6-foot-3, 300-pound lineman with national offers from schools such as Ohio State and Michigan made his interest in Miami clear. The West Boca product pointed to freshman running back Javian Mallory’s development and had some interesting things to say on where Miami stacks up in his recruitment.

Overall visit recap:

“It was great coming out here, seeing everybody compete and dominate. It was good to watch them practice and do their thing.”

“Really just came here to see where I fit in Miami’s scheme, I like how everything's going. So I think I'll be a good fit.”

“The [D-line] did great today. I see them going out to compete — trying to get back to the natty.”

On what stands out about Miami:

“I know that I got two great D-line coaches looking over me … “Knowing that I have a coach that's going to push me every day to my limits to be great, I know that I could trust them.”

"[Cristobal’s] a great guy, you're gonna get a lot out of him. You are for sure going to get a guy who wants to win.”

On the message from the coaching staff and that impact:

“Really just being consistent. Go hard every play, don't give up, push through every play and it'll come out great.”

On having Miami interest as a local talent:

“Just to know that I got a great school in my backyard. I mean, it's great to have.”

“Seeing [Javian Mallory], how good a mental mindset he has from coming here and how big he got develop-wise, I feel like I'll be able to do the same thing.”

On where Miami stands in his recruitment process:

“Top one”

 

Why is Miami slow playing him ?

He showed up heavy in the off-season

 

He showed up heavy in the off-season

Fact?

 

Fact?

That's what they're saying, no other reason to take your foot off the breaks for a local kid who meets the profile you're looking for

 

That's what they're saying, no other reason to take your foot off the breaks for a local kid who meets the profile you're looking for

Ya but not sure if that roomer was ever substantated

But it's there profile that may be the problem. They don't take may 300+ DT unless SUPER athletic. it's the profile that may be problem with Thompson.

 

“ I’d be a good fit “

Not good

 

“ I’d be a good fit “

Not good

he would be...we arent in on much incoming dts over 300 pounds. Texas tries to hoard every huge dt they can.

We appeared to have higher guys on the dt board

 

he would be...we arent in on much incoming dts over 300 pounds. Texas tries to hoard every huge dt they can.

We appeared to have higher guys on the dt board

He’s just financially networking the market , he’s looking for $10K OV or more picking a quick $50K .
Then kick it up a notch with a top 5 make sure Miami is in there , couple more financial visits.

Feed everybody bag loving everyone

 

They must be confident they'll land better options at his position.

We seem to like those 270 to 290 DT coming in and we like those big de at 265 hybrid type . Last year we dropped one over 300 and this year slow playing one around that 300 mark

 

he would be...we arent in on much incoming dts over 300 pounds. Texas tries to hoard every huge dt they can.

We appeared to have higher guys on the dt board

**** I posting the 300 pound remark prior to seeing this . Exactly what I see we don’t like those 300 pound DT we dropped one last class . Hoover kid

 

With DT Jamar Thompson committing to GATech, that's a great landing spot for the young man, Coach Jess Simpson is gonna get the young man playing his butt off. Definitely leveraged his south florida ties from his time down here at Miami.

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