The Hurricanes have locked in their remaining wideout target with four-star Eli Woodard who made his long-awaited commitment this afternoon.



A former USC pledge who decommitted in May, Miami surged up his recruitment with both an unofficial visit to his high school in California as well as an official visit last month

The 6-foot, 190-pound wide receiver brings ability both inside and outside — having the speed to burn defenders deep as well as the agility to make cuts in the slot.

“They see me playing slot and outside, being very versatile in their offense,” Woodard said during his OV in May.

This past season Woodard racked up 51 catches for 1078 yards, totaling 17 touchdowns and 21.1 YPC.



Miami beat out in-state sides in Cal and UCLA who were seen as legitimate contenders in this recruitment, especially as Woodard’s Chaparral quarterback Dane Weber committed to the Golden Bears recently.

“What stood out to me was really the people and the culture around here, the players, everything — I loved everything about [Miami] ,” Woodard said.

The Temecula native becomes Miami’s second cross-country Cane this cycle, teaming up with good friend Donte Wright.



Woodard’s playmaking ability was on full display at Nike’s The Opening, where the Chaparral product was named one of the top performers of the event industry wide, with some having him as the MVP.

He shined against some of the country’s best defensive backs with deadly cuts, safe hands and instincts to understand soft spots in coverage.



The four-star wideout joins local five-star Nick Lennear as the Hurricanes haul at the position this cycle, driving Miami up to 20 commitments so far.

In many ways Woodard is considered the “finishing piece” when it comes to Miami’s 2027 class this summer — but it does not mean the class is wrapped up. The Canes will continue to monitor risers during their senior year and remain in the fight for flip targets such as five-star DJ Jacobs.

 

#MeetMeInTemec"U"la

 

Now that this class is 95% complete. Time to focus on the season

 

This guy been myth busting lies about himself for a bit now

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Agreed. Time erryone puts some respec' on that name.

 

Gotta give Ariz a break man.

We were also supposed to get top five classes the past three years.

Nah, aint gotta give him ****. We had one in ‘24. His *****ing and crying for weeks was pathetic and embarrassing.

 

Many of you know that I said long ago that my one wish before my Lord and Savior calls me home is that I could stay around long enough to see the Canes win #6 and be relevant again.

Well Mario has made us relevant and if he can get us #6 I’ll be able to go on home with a smile on my face.

 

 

 

Glad he’s here. Refreshing to see a kid not be afraid of a challenge.

 

Old enough to remember Ariz scoffing at D$’s top 5 class prediction, and crying for a week straight about UF “out recruiting” us in April. Good times.


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I don’t know. Pete might be suffering from SSS

Soft Shoulderness Syndrome (SSS)
Pronunciation: soft-SHOUL-der-ness

Clinical Definition

Soft Shoulderness Syndrome (SSS) is a behavioral condition characterized by a marked inability to withstand ordinary adversity, discomfort, criticism, or responsibility. Affected individuals exhibit a rapid collapse in confidence when exposed to even mildly inconvenient life events.


While often mistaken for fatigue or bad luck, SSS is most commonly identified by the phrase:

“Nah, I’m good.”

…immediately after encountering the smallest obstacle.


Diagnostic Criteria

A diagnosis may be considered if 5 or more of the following are observed:

☐ Quits after the first setback.

☐ Describes minor inconveniences as “trauma.”

☐ Believes every challenge is “not worth the stress.”

☐ Frequently asks someone else to “just handle it.”

☐ Avoids accountability with Olympic-level precision.

☐ Thinks carrying two grocery bags at once is “doing too much.”

☐ Considers assembling IKEA furniture an unfair life event.

☐ Says “I’m built different”… but folds immediately under pressure.

☐ Requires a motivational speech before performing routine tasks.

☐ Has never uttered the phrase, “I’ll figure it out.”

Severity Scale

Stage I – Cushioned

• Mild discomfort triggers sighing.
• Complains, but eventually completes the task.

Stage II – Marshmallow

• Begins negotiating before the challenge has started.
• Frequently seeks the easiest possible exit.

Stage III – Pillow Grade

• Retreats at the first sign of resistance.
• Mistakes constructive criticism for a personal attack.

Stage IV – Memory Foam (Critical)

• Experiences complete motivational collapse after receiving a mildly worded email.
• May require immediate encouragement and snacks.

Known Triggers

• Flat tires
• Slow Wi-Fi
• Minor criticism
• Long checkout lines
• Dead phone battery
• “Can we talk for a minute?”
• Being told, “Read the instructions.”

 

 

Nah, aint gotta give him ****. We had one in ‘24. His *****ing and crying for weeks was pathetic and embarrassing.

 

 

I keep telling people get ready for Miami's Saban era, this machine is rolling for the next 20 plus years

That would wonderful for us in 40’s, 50’s and up. We were denied it by our coaches leaving for greener pastures. We would have a couple Bama runs had at least 2 of the coaches stayed. WE DESERVE IT, but we gotta EARN IT.

 

Maybe Woodard can be a Mekai Lemon to Brysen as JJ, and Lennear as a Chris Olave

 

Found this on Instagram. Crazy video, kid has come a very long way.

 

LOL, classic exchange ...

 

So is he 180, 185, or 190?

 

So is he 180, 185, or 190?

186.2

 

24/7 composite shows us at #3 for 2027 but we have the highest player average.

We knew Mario was going to kill it after a Natty appearance.

 

24/7 composite shows us at #3 for 2027 but we have the highest player average.

We knew Mario was going to kill it after a Natty appearance.

He was killing it before, hence the Natty appearence. Would love to hear D do a pod on revisiting the last 3 recuiting/portal classes and how they may have been underrated.