Miami signs DL Isaac Chukwurah despite Virginia Tech push

Sebastian Font · Tuesday at 10:00 AM

Miami has officially secured the signing of 2026 defensive lineman Isaac Chukwurah.

Originally a Penn State commit, Chukwurah reopened his recruitment following the firing of James Franklin, and the Hurricanes made a move immediately — the first team to contact the Delaware native following the news.

Franklin (now at Virginia Tech) tried to push again for Chukwurah close to signing day, but the 'Canes were able to keep him in the...

TheUBack · Tuesday at 11:35 AM

I think he could be really good

Damiencane86 · Tuesday at 12:02 PM

TheUBack said:
I think he could be really good

Has the right traits. Franklin is really good at identifying these athletic risers. How hard he fought Mario for him at the end says a lot.

lindend · Tuesday at 6:48 PM

KANE · 2025-12-10T08:50:06-0500

This kid has got a lotta "nasty" in him. Glad he signed with the good guys.

Miami signs DL Isaac Chukwurah despite Virginia Tech push

Sebastian Font

Junior

TheUBack

Taking a break

Damiencane86

All American

lindend

Money, its gotta be da shoes!

KANE

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