The Hurricanes are targeting landing maybe just one or two offensive linemen in this class.
And New Canaan (Conn.) High School tackle Lucas Niang took his UM official visit this weekend. "I had a pretty good time," Niang said. "I really enjoyed meeting the coaches. I like Mark Richt, the line coach, the strength and conditioning coaches too. I already knew the line coach (Stacy Searels), and we have a good relationship."
He said with Richt "We didn't talk that much about football, just had regular conversations."
His host was Sunny Odogwu.
"He's a great guy," Niang said. "He was constantly making jokes."
Niang says after this visit "I might pick Miami. I have to talk to my parents, though, because the issue for them is the culture that Miami's had in the past. They think it's distracting in Miami, that if I come here there's chances I won't do all my schoolwork, will get distracted."
He adds that "For me it's not a big deal, but it is for my parents. I prefer to get them on board, would like to have Miami as an option."
Niang says certainly Richt made a good impression on his parents.
"They said they like him a lot," Niang said.
Niang says Miami, Auburn and TCU are his final three.
The good news for the Canes?
"Miami may be above Auburn now," Niang said.
The bad news?
"I think TCU is ahead of Miami, but I have to think about things," Niang said.
He says he will announce a decision "at the earliest" on Monday or Tuesday.
