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Spring ball is going to be competitive!!!

Hstokes1447 said:
Depth in order by class.

This is some serious talent, virtually impossible to do this in today’s NIL/Portal era.

5stars - 7
4star - 50
3stars - 30

QB
Darian Mensah RSR, 6-3, 205, 4star
Judd Anderson RSO, 6-6, 230, 3star
Luke Nickel RFR, 6-2, 220, 4star
Dereon Coleman F, 6-1, 165, 4star

HB
Mark Fletcher Jr. SR, 6-2, 225, 4star
CharMar Brown RJR, 5-11, 220, 3star
Jordan Lyle RSO, 6-0 210, 4star
Chris Wheatley-Humphrey RSO, 6-0, 205, 4star
Girard Pringle, Jr. SO, 5-10, 200, 4star
Javian Mallory FR, 6-0, 205, 4star

WR
Cooper Barkate RSR, 6-1, 195, 4star
Cam Vaughn RJR, 6-2, 195, 4star
Vandrevius Jacobs RJR, 6-0, 195, 4star
Malachi Toney SO, 5-11, 195, 4star
Joshua Moore SO, 6-4, 215, 4star
Daylyn Upshaw RFR, 6-0, 195, 4star
Somourian Wingo FR, 6-2, 190, 4star
Milan Parris FR, 6-5, 210, 4star
Vance Spafford FR, 5-10, 180, 4star
Tyran Evans FR, 6-4 210, 3star

TE
Jack Nickel RSR, 6-4, 250, 3star
Jackson Carver RJR, 6-6, 250, 3star
Owen Ruskavich RJR 6-7, 255, NA
Elija Lofton JR, 6-1, 230, 4star
Luka Gilbert SO, 6-7, 255, 4star
Gavin Mueller FR, 6-6, 260, 4star
Israel Briggs FR, 6-4 210, 4star

OT
Samson Okunlola RJR, 6-6, 330, 5star
Jamal Meriweather RJR 6-7, 305, 3star
Jaden Wilkerson RFR, 6-6, 335, 3star
Demetrius Campbell RFR, 6-6, 330, 3star
Jackson Cantwell FR, 6-8, 325, 5star
Ben Congdon FR, 6-7, 300, 4star

OG
Matthew McCoy RSR, 6-6, 325, 3star
Johnathan Cline RJR, 6-4, 320, 3star
Juan Minaya RSO, 6-6, 335, 3star
Max Buchanan SO, 6-4, 320, 4star
Joel Ervin FR, 6-6, 330, 4star
Canon Pickett FR, 6-4, 320, 3star

C
Ryan Rodriguez 6YR SR, 6-2, 300, 3star
Sj Alofaituli SO, 6-0, 290, 4star
Rhys Woodrow FR, 6-4, 310, 3star
JJ Sparks FR, 6-3, 300, 3star

DE
Damon Wilson II SR, 6-4, 250, 5star
Marquise Lightfoot JR, 6-5, 240, 5star
Armondo Blount JR, 6-4, 280, 5star (will play DT as well)
Booker Pickett RSO, 6-4, 240, 4star
Cole McConathy II RSO, 6-5, 275, 3star
Herbert Scroggins III SO, 6-3, 265, 4star (will play DT as well)
Hayden Lowe RFR, 6-5, 270, 5star (will play DT as well)
Asharri Charles FR, 6-2, 240, 4star
DeAnthony Lafayette FR, 6-1, 240, 4star
Tyson Bacon FR, 6-3, 270, 3star (could play DT as well)

DT
Ahmad Moten RSR, 6-3, 305, 3star
Justin Scott JR, 6-4, 310, 5star
Keona Davis JR, 6-5, 290, 4star
Jarquez Carter SO, 6-1, 300, 3star
Mykah Newton RFR, 6-3, 290, 3star
Keshawn Stancil FR, 6-4, 290, 4star
Frederic Sainteus FR, 6-4, 303, 4star
Logan Nagle FR, 6-5, 280, 3star (could play DE at well)
Isaac Chukwurah FR, 6-2, 275, 3star (could play DE at well)


LB
Mohamed Toure 7YR SR, 6-2, 235, 3star
Chase Smith 6YR SR, 6-2, 240, 4star
Kamal Bonner RJR, 6-2, 225, 3star
Kellen Wiley, Jr. SO, 6-4, 240, 4star
Ezekiel Marcelin, Jr. SO, 5-11, 230, 3star
Jordan Campbell FR, 6-2, 220, 4star
Justin Edwards FR, 6-1, 210, 3star

*4star Karsten Busch not listed because he arrives in summer*

CB
Damari Brown RJR, 6-2, 200, 4star
Ethan O'Connor RJR, 6-1, 185, 4star
Xavier Lucas JR, 6-2, 200, 4star
OJ Frederique Jr. JR, 6-0, 190, 3star
Ryan Mack RSO, 5-11, 185, 3star
Ja'Boree Antoine SO, 6-1, 190, 4star
Jaelen Waters FR, 6-1, 190, 4star
Brody Jennings FR, 6-1, 185, 4star
Jontavius Wyman FR, 5-11, 180, 4star

S / Nickel
Zechariah Poyser RJR, 6-2, 200, 4star
Omar Thornton RJR, 5-11, 205, 4star
Conrad Hussey RJR, 6-0, 190 3star (was a 4star in high school)
Dylan Day JR, 6-2, 195, 3star
Cam Pruitt, JR, 6-2, 210, 4star
Bryce Fitzgerald SO, 6-1, 195, 4star
Chris Ewald, Jr. RFR, 6-1, 195, 4star
JJ Dunnigan FR, 6-2, 195, 4star
Camdin Portis FR, 6-0, 175, 4star
Cortez Redding FR, 6-0, 185, 4star
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Good write up on our roster.

How good will replacement at safety be for Thomas? I assume Fitzgerald, he should be even better than his natuon leading 6 ints but he will be counted on to be more physical in run game.

Can Thornton adequately replace Keionte scott? He seems like a good player Thornton at BC. Or will Thornton be replacement at safety for Thomas and Fitzgerald maybe the replacement for Keionte scott?

How good will our re-tooled OL be?

Who will replace Bissainthe for us at LB?

Will we see any drop off at DE for us losing both Bain and Mesidor?

We have upgraded at QB, WR, and several other positions have lots of potential.

The ND game likely is the difference between getting a bye in playoff vs not.

I hope we can be solid at OL, and I like our chances to go on a run. Its tough to rebuild and still be as dominant give we lost 4 1st round picks to draft. Mario is doing a good job with roster retention and acquisition plus recruiting.

I am cautiously optimistic for next year.
 
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Hstokes1447 said:
Thanks to the new scholarship numbers and the high number of early enrollees, Miami could enter the spring 3-4 deep at nearly every position with quality players across the board. The way this team improved as the season progressed, while returning both the offensive and defensive coordinators, sets it up to carry that momentum straight into spring practice.

When you combine that continuity with the sheer volume of talent on the roster, Miami could be looking at its most competitive spring in decades. I expect to see major development across the board and a team that rolls into next season positioned as the most dominant in college football.

QB
Miami goes into the spring 4 deep at quarterback, headlined by Mensah. The additions of Coleman and a more experienced Luke only raise the floor of the room and should lead to a higher level of competition and better practices overall.

HB
Returning the entire running back room while adding Javian Mallory gives Miami 6 scholarship running backs entering the spring, with five of them having real game experience. I do not think there is another team in the country that can say that.

WR
Miami enters the spring with 10 scholarship wide receivers, 6 of whom have college game experience. Between those 6, they combined in 2025 for 272 receptions, 3,721 yards, and 27 touchdowns. There is not a single team in the nation returning that level of production. Another key factor is the wide variety of body types and skill sets in the receiver room, which will consistently challenge defensive backs and accelerate their development.

TE
This is currently the only “thin” position on the roster and there are still 7 scholarship players (Elija Lofton 6-1 230, Jackson Carver 6-6 250, Luka Gilbert 6-7 255, Jack Nickel 6-4 260, Owen Ruskavic 6-7 250, Gavin Mueller 6-5 255, Israel Briggs 6-4 200). There are enough bodies in this room to go 3 deep, the question is are those bodies championship level

OL
There is limited game experience in this group, but the talent level is high. With 16 scholarship offensive linemen, Miami will be three deep at every position along the line. With so many starting spots up for grabs, competition should be intense, especially with this group facing one of the best defensive lines in the nation every day. I expect to see major improvement here.

DL
Miami has 9 defensive ends and 9 defensive tackles on the roster, with 5 of them being former 5 star recruits. There are waves of talent across the defensive line. Many of these players are now upperclassmen, which should create serious competition for rotational snaps.

LB
Hetherman only plays 2 linebackers at a time, and Miami enters the spring with 7 scholarship linebackers on the roster currently. With Toure firmly established as a starter, there should be strong competition for the spot next to him.

CB
Like the running back room, the staff was able to retain the entire cornerback group. Five returning players who all made plays during the 2025 season, and when you add 3 highly rated and talented freshmen, the result is true championship level depth and talent at the position.

S and Nickel
These positions are grouped together because Hetherman often uses them interchangeably. Miami has ten scholarship players in this group, and with Poyser returning, that leaves nine players competing for two spots at boundary safety and nickel. I am really excited for Pruitt, Thornton, and Hussey competition at Nickel.

There will be no more walk ons playing in the two deep during the spring, which limits real developmental reps. Every player on the field will be on scholarship and competing for snaps. That is the kind of environment that drives real growth. Iron sharpening iron at Greentree
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Question, if guys get beat out for positions, are they allowed to transfer out after Spring?
 
Mostly looking at OL, nickel and the edge room aside from Wilson. WR should be pretty set at starters, but chance for the young guys to establish there should be a ‘ROTATION’ and not just 4 guys playing.
 
CANEFAN83 said:
Good write up on our roster.

How good will replacement at safety be for Thomas? I assume Fitzgerald, he should be even better than his natuon leading 6 ints but he will be counted on to be more physical in run game.

Can Thornton adequately replace Keionte scott? He seems like a good player Thornton at BC. Or will Thornton be replacement at safety for Thomas and Fitzgerald maybe the replacement for Keionte scott?

How good will our re-tooled OL be?

Who will replace Bissainthe for us at LB?

Will we see any drop off at DE for us losing both Bain and Mesidor?

We have upgraded at QB, WR, and several other positions have lots of potential.

The ND game likely is the difference between getting a bye in playoff vs not.

I hope we can be solid at OL, and I like our chances to go on a run. Its tough to rebuild and still be as dominant give we lost 4 1st round picks to draft. Mario is doing a good job with roster retention and acquisition plus recruiting.

I am cautiously optimistic for next year.
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PPV type level WWE style BATTLES !

Two of the best teams in CFB

Our #1 D vs our #1 O

I wouldn’t be surprised if ESPN wouldn’t put our scrimmage a Saturday 7:30 PT .

Gentleman we are that good
 
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