Miami adds 2027 6-foot-6 OT Zaquan Linton

[Trinton Breeze]

Miami has landed a commitment in the 2027 class from 6-foot-6, 300-pound offensive lineman Zaquan Linton, a three-star prospect.

Christian Proscia of EraPrep on Twitter was the first to report the news of the three-star prospect:

I had a chance to speak with Linton after his commitment to the Hurricanes, and here is what he said:

“Knowing I was gonna play at a legendary staff and great school,” Linton said about the Hurricanes' staff. “Miami has produced some of the best linemen, and...

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[Canesfan1899]

Welcome home!

 

[Calicane02]

D lineman?

 

[lindend]

pre-commit thread from @1murhurricane for historical purposes. Although it's barely 24 hours old.

Thread 'Zaquan Linton'

Jul 7, 2025

Check this kid out...

• 1murhurricane
• Replies: 45
• Forum: Football Recruiting

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[pyhooya]

 

[grover]

This is exactly the type of kid you take after the 2026 OL class. Awesome job by Mirabalio.

 

[P-Tizzle]

not a needle mover. Project at best.

 

[Brooklyndee]

not a needle mover. Project at best.

 

[AUcane]

not a needle mover. Project at best.

 

[CaneLife93]

Dang @1murhurricane what are those lotto numbers

 

[VustyVoles]

not a needle mover. Project at best.

Sounds good coach

 

[P-Tizzle]

 

[No_Fly_Zone]

Welcome to the U!

 

[jsy]

Cantwell already scaring off the top 2027 tackles even most of the 2028 ones too
Our next 5 star will in 2029

 

[Caneofcanes]

Cantwell already scaring off the top 2027 tackles even most of the 2028 ones too
Our next 5 star will in 2029

This kid will be one or close to it when the final Evans are done.

 

[AtlAtty]

not a needle mover. Project at best.

Based on the star rating, or something else you saw in your evaluation?

 

[P-Tizzle]

Based on the star rating, or something else you saw in your evaluation?

neither. He has poor HS basketball stats

 

[Canenok66]

not a needle mover. Project at best.

You are aware he's a 2027 class commit who played as a 10th grader last season correct?! Most kids with 2 yrs left of HS ball are projects. CIS strikes again!

 

[P-Tizzle]

You are aware he's a 2027 class commit who played as a 10th grader last season correct?! Most kids with 2 yrs left of HS ball are projects. CIS strikes again!

So, I'm right. Thanks, my man!

 

[Canenok66]

So, I'm right. Thanks, my man!

Yes you are right now. Not sure if you will be correct after his SR year when he signs. Obviously, this was a trajectory pick up as the kid is 15 years old. I don’t think Cantwell was on the National stage at 15 either.