National CFB Expert Steve Wiltfong Believes Miami Is A Dark Horse To Be The No. 1 Recruiting Class

[Trinton Breeze]

National college football expert Steve Wiltfong, from On3, mentioned on his show "Wiltfong Whiparound" yesterday that the Miami Hurricanes and coach Mario Cristobal could be a dark horse contender for the No. 1 recruiting class by the end of the 2026 recruiting cycle.

Here is what Wiltfong has to say exactly:

"Miami is the dark horse for On3's No. 1-ranked recruiting class. You have LSU leading the pack right now. They are the favorite, obviously, then you have USC in the equation, but...

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[Hold My Beer]

 

[simplycanes]

Don't worry, Whiffschlong will adjust the star rankings accordingly to prevent this from happening.

 

[ristwasdown]

Won't happen simply due to the sites rankings. But top 5 would be a win.

 

[ssvir]

 

[RAJCane]

I could see Miami climbing in the rankings. Still many high rated players they are in good shape for. The other factor for me is that we could see a big jump in rankings for a committed OL and QB. I think some commits are drastically under rated and could see a jump during their SR seasons.

 

[JHallCanes]

Average ranking per recruit or gtfo

 

[JennStrawley’sBabyDaddy]

3+ 5* players in this class would be amazing. Cantwell, Cooper, Keys + any of Kennon, Russell, or Brown.

 

[cway313]

We liking Steve again?

 

[JennStrawley’sBabyDaddy]

We liking Steve again?

 

[Kansas Cane]

Click City with that take BUT I did some research and the number one overall recruit per composite is correlated with stellar finishes. That’s a bit of a no **** type statement, I get it, but here’s the last six years.

2025



Bryce Underwood, Michigan, 6th in composite team rankings



2024



Dramaiah, Ohio State, 5th



2023



Arch Manning, Texas, 3rd



2022



Travis Hunter, Jackson State, obvious one-off



2021



Quinn Ewers, Ohio State, 2nd



2020



Bryce Young, Alabama, 2nd


With Cantwell already in the boat, there’s historical reference here leading us to believe we can finish 6th or better.

 

[Cane30]

He knows this could be a special class for Miami. He won’t believe, until it happens and we won't either. This team better deliver this season.