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By Dieter Kurtenbach
Sun Sentinel Recruiting Columnist
Joseph Yearby RB 5-9 190 Miami Central Five-star
Kc McDermott OT 6-6 285 Palm Beach Central Five-star
Chad Thomas DE 6-6 230 Booker T. Washington Four-star
Juwon Young LB 6-2 230 Albany-Georgia Four-star
Travonte Valentine DT 6-4 300 Champagnat-Hialeah Four-star
Trevor Darling OT 6-4 325 Miami Central Four-star
Brad Kaaya QB 6-4 215 Chaminade-California Four-star
Darrion Owens LB 6-3 225 Oakleaf-Orange Park Four-star
Reilly Gibbons OT 6-6 275 St. Petersburg Catholic Four-star
Darrell Langham WR 6-5 190 Santaluces Four-star
Dalvon Stuckey DT 6-3 300 Pearl River CC - Mississippi Three-star
Ryan Mayes CB 6-2 180 Miami Northwestern Three-star
Nigel Bethel CB 5-9 175 Booker T Washington Three-star
Alin Edouard QB 6-2 180 Hialeah Three-star
Trayone Gray ATH 6-1 190 Carol City Three-star
Ryheem Lockley TE 6-4 220 Fork Union Academy - Virginia Three-star
Mike Smith DE 6-2 210 Miami Northwestern Three-star
Chris Herndon TE 6-4 230 Norcross-Georgia Three-star
Dennis Turner CB 5-11 175 Dillard Three-star
Nick Linder OG 6-1 265 St. Thomas Aquinas Three-star
Demetrius Jackson DE 6-4 230 Booker T Washington Three-star
Courtel Jenkins DT 6-2 310 St. Anthony - New Jersey Three-star
Malik Rosier QB 6-2 205 Faith Academy-Alabama Three-star
Joseph Yearby RB 5-9 190 Miami Central Five-star
Potential: A Need: A Probable Immediate Impact: A
Yearby is a nationally-elite running back prospect with perhaps the quickest feet in the country. A former Florida State commit, Yearby followed offensive coordinator James Coley to Miami, committing to the Hurricanes in late February. His commitment to Miami is believed to be solid. He projects as a speed back to compliment Duke Johnson early in his Hurricanes career, developing into an every-down back after a year or two of experience.
Kc McDermott OT 6-6 285 Palm Beach Central Five-star
Potential: A Need: A PII: A
McDermott is one of the highest-ranked offensive linemen in the country. He was 16 when he committed to Miami on April 2, 2013, which leaves him plenty of room to mature as a football player. Already he was the most polished offensive lineman in South Florida. He's a tactician with his hands and his footwork won't be preyed upon by speed rushers. He closed down his recruitment when he chose Miami over Notre Dame.
Chad Thomas DE 6-6 230 Booker T Washington Four-star
Potential: A+ Need: A PII: B+
When teams started recruiting Chad Thomas as a rising sophomore, they didn't do so because of his fantastic on-field performance. No, they recruited him because he had the frame, the motor and the inteligence to eventually be an elite college player. Teams figured they'd add 20 pounds to Thomas' elite frame when he got to campus — but Thomas opted to add 40 of seemingly raw muscle before his senior season.
Each year, Thomas' on-field performance has improved. If he continues improving at this pace, he'll be a top-level NFL prospect. Even if his development is stunted (relatively to his progress, that is) he still projects as be a top-level ACC player.
He needs to improve his hand work to aid with his inside rush, without improving that, he won't be able to play as an every-down DE.
Juwon Young LB 6-2 230 Albany-Georgia Four-star
Potential: B Need: C PII: B
Young is a buy-low prospect. He has a consensus rating of three stars, according to the 247 composite index, but 247sports rates him a four-star prospect. He has a large frame which can put on more weight, so he can play middle linebacker, and his game instincts appear to be high-end on film, though he's a generally unpolished prospect.
It's Young's on-field aggression that will likely endear him to Miami fans quickly. He's may miss a few tackles, but the ones he makes count.
Travonte Valentine DT 6-4 300 Champagnat-Hialeah Four-star
Potential: B Need: A+ PII: B
When he committed, Valentine was the player atop the Hurricanes recruiting board, and for a good reason. As an impact defensive tackle, Valentine represented the biggest need in the Hurricanes' recruiting class. A four-star prospect, it remains to be seen how Valentine will fit into the Hurricanes' scheme — what is known is that when he gets on campus, he'll be counted upon to make an immediate impact. If he can be an impact player will depend on his ability to utilize his hands more effectively when engaged with linemen.
Valentine has the chance to be an excellent collegiate player, and the Hurricanes will likely give him an early chance to prove that.
Trevor Darling OT 6-4 325 Miami Central Four-star
Potential: A- Need: A PII: C
You can never have too many offensive linemen, and with Darling and McDermott, the Hurricanes appear to have their bookend tackles for the future.
Darling might not be the top-level player that McDermott is, but for most teams, he'd be the top offensive line commitment. His lateral footwork leaves a bit to be desired, which might force him inside early in his career. There he could have early success, as his strong-suit at Central is run blocking. If (or rather when) he moves outside, expect him to be on the right side.
Brad Kaaya QB 6-4 215 Chaminade-California Four-star
Potential: A+ Need: C PII: B
Kaaya committed to Miami when he was a three-star rated prospect, and his star has risen ever since then.
The pro-style quarterback has a powerful arm that is perfectly suited for Miami's single-back, often times four-wide formation. He displays has an exceptional repertoire of throws, comparable to current UM QB Stephen Morris. His footwork is a bit suspect, but there's little doubt that it can be refined.
He shows superb form throwing while rolling out of the pocket, especially to his left. Kaaya would be the ranked No. 1 quarterback in South Florida.
Darrion Owens LB 6-3 225 Oakleaf-Orange Park Four-star
Potential: A- Need: B PII: B-
Owens is the kind of hard-hitting safety that's flourished at Miami in the past. He loves to get up on the line against the rush. He'll have time to work on his ball skills, which are above average but not college-ready at the moment. Owens, like Young, is likely to be a fan favorite.
Reilly Gibbons OT 6-6 275 St. Petersburg Catholic Four-star
Potential: B Need: B- PII: D
Gibbons is a project player, but he has the frame to develop into a starting tackle as an upperclassman. To do that, he'll need to develop in his upper body and work on his leg strength. His lateral movement is strong, but he's easily muscled off blocks by inside-rushing defensive ends. Gibbons' commitment is solid, but he's a likely redshirt candidate for his first year at Miami.
Darrell Langham WR 6-5 190 Santaluces Four-star
Potential: B Need: B PII: B
Langham has the frame of a redzone-dominating receiver, the kind Miami has failed to land on the recruiting trail over the last few classes. How he develops into his frame remains to be seen. Langham is tall, but he's not much bigger than the corners that will be covering him. He'll need to develop his upper-body strength to be an every-down wide receiver. Langham can step in to be a corner-of-the-endzone aerial threat from Day 1, but until he fills out, his snaps will be limited.
Dalvon Stuckey DT 6-3 300 Pearl River CC - Mississippi Three-star
Potential: C+ Need: A PII: A
Stuckey is an explosive defensive tackle that could step in to the Hurricanes lineup immediately. He's excellent as both a five- and three-technique tackle, and his strong hand-work makes his an above-average pass rusher from the middle of the defensive line — a characteristic the Hurricanes have been missing from their big fellas in the middle.
He has four years to play three upon enrolling at Miami, and it should be expected that he'll use all three immediately.
Ryan Mayes CB 6-2 180 Miami Northwestern Three-star
Potential: B Need: B PII: C+
Mayes is tall, long and fast. His excellent ball skills should play immediately, though he might not be an immediate factor for the Hurricanes because of his weak tackling. Mayes might not have the hips to be a starting cornerback, but he could see snaps as a slot-coverage defensive back in sure passing situations early in his career. If Mayes can correct his tackling woes, he'd be an excellent candidate to move to free safety.
Nigel Bethel CB 5-9 175 Booker T Washington Three-star
Potential: B- Need: B Readiness: C-
Bethel isn’t the most physically gifted player in South Florida, but he carries plenty of athleticism and more importantly a tenaciousness that cannot be taught. Bethel ran a 4.49 laser-timed 40-yard dash at the Miami Nike combine in March. Without adding significant muscle to an undersized frame, Bethel will be dominated in a league where receivers know how to use their body to get separation, even from the fastest of defensive backs. He has the hips and ball skills to be an eventual starting cornerback.
Alin Edouard QB 6-2 180 Hialeah Three-star
Potential: TBD Need: D- PII: F
Edouard is still a Hurricanes commit, but no one in Coral Gables expects him to sign with the team come February. Not with Kaaya and Rosier in tow. Edouard is a Pat White-style quarterback — fast and elusive, though perhaps lacking the arm strength to thrive in a pro-style offensive set. As a running quarterback in a spread-option system, there are few who could be compared to Edouard in this class. If he does sign with Miami— improbable as it might seem — expect him to convert to wide receiver.
Trayone Gray ATH 6-1 190 Carol City Three-star
Potential: A Need: B PII: TBD
Gray is fast and shifty, and as a slot receiver or kick returner, he'd be able to make an immediate impact for the Hurricanes. Grades — the academic kind — are in question, and that might force him to bypass signing with Miami. If he does enroll, Gray could see immediate playing time, especially on special teams, where the Hurricanes could use a kick and punt returner to spare Duke Johnson from the role.
Ryheem Lockley TE 6-4 220 Fork Union Academy - Virginia Three-star
Potential: B+ Need: C PII: B
Lockely isn't the fastest player on the field, but he's a tight end who can wreak havoc as a slot receiver. He uses his body to create separation, and he has a bevy of open-field moves that could make him an electric player. He won't be asked to block for the Hurricanes early on, but as a passing-down possession receiver, he could see the field immediately.
Mike Smith DE/OLB 6-2 210 Miami Northwestern Three-star
Potential: A- Need: B PII: C
Smith is a relentless pass rusher who is undersized for the defensive line, but perhaps not versatile enough to be an outside linebacker in the spread-happy ACC. He has the athleticism to play either, but the Hurricanes coaching staff will have to spend his early college career specializing him. It might take two years for Smith to see regular action, but once he hits the field, expect him to make his presence known immediately.
Chris Herndon TE 6-4 230 Norcross-Georgia Three-star
Potential: B- Need: C PII: D
Herndon is, like Ryheem Lockley, is a slot-receiver type tight end. Unlike Lockely, he doesn't have the foot speed to see snaps immediately. He'll need to work on his blocking to see the field, but his frame and length projects that he could be an every-down type tight end when he's an upperclassman.
Dennis Turner CB 5-11 175 Dillard Three-star
Potential: B+ Need: B Readiness: D+
Turner is a fantastic slot receiver for Dillard, but when the Hurricanes offered him as a defensive back project, he immediately committed. The Hurricanes spotted his athleticism and moved him into a position where he'd eventually be more successful on the field. Turner shouldn't see any immediate play at corner and because of that, he's a likely candidate for a redshirt. After a year, he could see play as a slot DB, progressing to an outside corner.
Nick Linder OG 6-1 265 St. Thomas Aquinas Three-star
Potential: C Need: B PII: C
Linder is the little brother of Hurricanes guard Brandon Linder. He was an early commitment to the Canes — No. 5 in the 2014 class. At the time of his commitment, he was unranked, but he carries three stars by the majority of the major scouting services now. Linder will likely be limited to playing the inside of the line, with center being his favorite, and probably strongest, position.
Demetrius Jackson DE 6-4 230 Booker T Washington Three-star
Potential: A- Need: B PII: D
The defensive end was way under the radar on the South Florida recruiting scene, and for good reason — when he committed, he had yet to play in a real high school football game. Jackson, a basketball player, joined the BTW football team in the spring and earned offers from Arkansas, FIU and Louisville with his practice performances. With his size, with a 4.6 second speed in the 40-yard dash, it's easy to understand why those offers came. Jackson originally committed to Arkansas, but the Arkansas coaching staff did not accept his commitment, as he had not visited Fayetteville.
That's when Miami stepped in, courting the rookie and landing his verbal commitment. He's a project player and his commitment is viewed as shaky. But there might not be a more athletic player in the Hurricanes' 2014 class than Jackson.
Courtel Jenkins DT 6-2 310 St. Anthony - New Jersey Three-star
Potential: C Need: A PII: D
Jenkins is a space-clogging defensive tackle who will need to lose weight before he can realize his full potential at the position. He doesn't carry the elite athleticism of some of his classmates, but he's excellent on gap assignments and tackle form. If Miami didn't have an abject situation at defensive tackle, his commitment would have likely been eschewed until closer to signing day.
Malik Rosier QB 6-2 205 Faith Academy-Alabama Three-star
Potential: C Need: D PII: F
Rosier was a fast riser on the recruiting trail this summer. After his high school team switched to a spread-style offense, Rosier's star rose. He's excellent on rollouts and his arm strength is above average. Accuracy and play recognition is his main issue. He projects as a top backup quarterback. Rosier is also a top-level baseball prospect.
Sun Sentinel Recruiting Columnist
Joseph Yearby RB 5-9 190 Miami Central Five-star
Kc McDermott OT 6-6 285 Palm Beach Central Five-star
Chad Thomas DE 6-6 230 Booker T. Washington Four-star
Juwon Young LB 6-2 230 Albany-Georgia Four-star
Travonte Valentine DT 6-4 300 Champagnat-Hialeah Four-star
Trevor Darling OT 6-4 325 Miami Central Four-star
Brad Kaaya QB 6-4 215 Chaminade-California Four-star
Darrion Owens LB 6-3 225 Oakleaf-Orange Park Four-star
Reilly Gibbons OT 6-6 275 St. Petersburg Catholic Four-star
Darrell Langham WR 6-5 190 Santaluces Four-star
Dalvon Stuckey DT 6-3 300 Pearl River CC - Mississippi Three-star
Ryan Mayes CB 6-2 180 Miami Northwestern Three-star
Nigel Bethel CB 5-9 175 Booker T Washington Three-star
Alin Edouard QB 6-2 180 Hialeah Three-star
Trayone Gray ATH 6-1 190 Carol City Three-star
Ryheem Lockley TE 6-4 220 Fork Union Academy - Virginia Three-star
Mike Smith DE 6-2 210 Miami Northwestern Three-star
Chris Herndon TE 6-4 230 Norcross-Georgia Three-star
Dennis Turner CB 5-11 175 Dillard Three-star
Nick Linder OG 6-1 265 St. Thomas Aquinas Three-star
Demetrius Jackson DE 6-4 230 Booker T Washington Three-star
Courtel Jenkins DT 6-2 310 St. Anthony - New Jersey Three-star
Malik Rosier QB 6-2 205 Faith Academy-Alabama Three-star
Joseph Yearby RB 5-9 190 Miami Central Five-star
Potential: A Need: A Probable Immediate Impact: A
Yearby is a nationally-elite running back prospect with perhaps the quickest feet in the country. A former Florida State commit, Yearby followed offensive coordinator James Coley to Miami, committing to the Hurricanes in late February. His commitment to Miami is believed to be solid. He projects as a speed back to compliment Duke Johnson early in his Hurricanes career, developing into an every-down back after a year or two of experience.
Kc McDermott OT 6-6 285 Palm Beach Central Five-star
Potential: A Need: A PII: A
McDermott is one of the highest-ranked offensive linemen in the country. He was 16 when he committed to Miami on April 2, 2013, which leaves him plenty of room to mature as a football player. Already he was the most polished offensive lineman in South Florida. He's a tactician with his hands and his footwork won't be preyed upon by speed rushers. He closed down his recruitment when he chose Miami over Notre Dame.
Chad Thomas DE 6-6 230 Booker T Washington Four-star
Potential: A+ Need: A PII: B+
When teams started recruiting Chad Thomas as a rising sophomore, they didn't do so because of his fantastic on-field performance. No, they recruited him because he had the frame, the motor and the inteligence to eventually be an elite college player. Teams figured they'd add 20 pounds to Thomas' elite frame when he got to campus — but Thomas opted to add 40 of seemingly raw muscle before his senior season.
Each year, Thomas' on-field performance has improved. If he continues improving at this pace, he'll be a top-level NFL prospect. Even if his development is stunted (relatively to his progress, that is) he still projects as be a top-level ACC player.
He needs to improve his hand work to aid with his inside rush, without improving that, he won't be able to play as an every-down DE.
Juwon Young LB 6-2 230 Albany-Georgia Four-star
Potential: B Need: C PII: B
Young is a buy-low prospect. He has a consensus rating of three stars, according to the 247 composite index, but 247sports rates him a four-star prospect. He has a large frame which can put on more weight, so he can play middle linebacker, and his game instincts appear to be high-end on film, though he's a generally unpolished prospect.
It's Young's on-field aggression that will likely endear him to Miami fans quickly. He's may miss a few tackles, but the ones he makes count.
Travonte Valentine DT 6-4 300 Champagnat-Hialeah Four-star
Potential: B Need: A+ PII: B
When he committed, Valentine was the player atop the Hurricanes recruiting board, and for a good reason. As an impact defensive tackle, Valentine represented the biggest need in the Hurricanes' recruiting class. A four-star prospect, it remains to be seen how Valentine will fit into the Hurricanes' scheme — what is known is that when he gets on campus, he'll be counted upon to make an immediate impact. If he can be an impact player will depend on his ability to utilize his hands more effectively when engaged with linemen.
Valentine has the chance to be an excellent collegiate player, and the Hurricanes will likely give him an early chance to prove that.
Trevor Darling OT 6-4 325 Miami Central Four-star
Potential: A- Need: A PII: C
You can never have too many offensive linemen, and with Darling and McDermott, the Hurricanes appear to have their bookend tackles for the future.
Darling might not be the top-level player that McDermott is, but for most teams, he'd be the top offensive line commitment. His lateral footwork leaves a bit to be desired, which might force him inside early in his career. There he could have early success, as his strong-suit at Central is run blocking. If (or rather when) he moves outside, expect him to be on the right side.
Brad Kaaya QB 6-4 215 Chaminade-California Four-star
Potential: A+ Need: C PII: B
Kaaya committed to Miami when he was a three-star rated prospect, and his star has risen ever since then.
The pro-style quarterback has a powerful arm that is perfectly suited for Miami's single-back, often times four-wide formation. He displays has an exceptional repertoire of throws, comparable to current UM QB Stephen Morris. His footwork is a bit suspect, but there's little doubt that it can be refined.
He shows superb form throwing while rolling out of the pocket, especially to his left. Kaaya would be the ranked No. 1 quarterback in South Florida.
Darrion Owens LB 6-3 225 Oakleaf-Orange Park Four-star
Potential: A- Need: B PII: B-
Owens is the kind of hard-hitting safety that's flourished at Miami in the past. He loves to get up on the line against the rush. He'll have time to work on his ball skills, which are above average but not college-ready at the moment. Owens, like Young, is likely to be a fan favorite.
Reilly Gibbons OT 6-6 275 St. Petersburg Catholic Four-star
Potential: B Need: B- PII: D
Gibbons is a project player, but he has the frame to develop into a starting tackle as an upperclassman. To do that, he'll need to develop in his upper body and work on his leg strength. His lateral movement is strong, but he's easily muscled off blocks by inside-rushing defensive ends. Gibbons' commitment is solid, but he's a likely redshirt candidate for his first year at Miami.
Darrell Langham WR 6-5 190 Santaluces Four-star
Potential: B Need: B PII: B
Langham has the frame of a redzone-dominating receiver, the kind Miami has failed to land on the recruiting trail over the last few classes. How he develops into his frame remains to be seen. Langham is tall, but he's not much bigger than the corners that will be covering him. He'll need to develop his upper-body strength to be an every-down wide receiver. Langham can step in to be a corner-of-the-endzone aerial threat from Day 1, but until he fills out, his snaps will be limited.
Dalvon Stuckey DT 6-3 300 Pearl River CC - Mississippi Three-star
Potential: C+ Need: A PII: A
Stuckey is an explosive defensive tackle that could step in to the Hurricanes lineup immediately. He's excellent as both a five- and three-technique tackle, and his strong hand-work makes his an above-average pass rusher from the middle of the defensive line — a characteristic the Hurricanes have been missing from their big fellas in the middle.
He has four years to play three upon enrolling at Miami, and it should be expected that he'll use all three immediately.
Ryan Mayes CB 6-2 180 Miami Northwestern Three-star
Potential: B Need: B PII: C+
Mayes is tall, long and fast. His excellent ball skills should play immediately, though he might not be an immediate factor for the Hurricanes because of his weak tackling. Mayes might not have the hips to be a starting cornerback, but he could see snaps as a slot-coverage defensive back in sure passing situations early in his career. If Mayes can correct his tackling woes, he'd be an excellent candidate to move to free safety.
Nigel Bethel CB 5-9 175 Booker T Washington Three-star
Potential: B- Need: B Readiness: C-
Bethel isn’t the most physically gifted player in South Florida, but he carries plenty of athleticism and more importantly a tenaciousness that cannot be taught. Bethel ran a 4.49 laser-timed 40-yard dash at the Miami Nike combine in March. Without adding significant muscle to an undersized frame, Bethel will be dominated in a league where receivers know how to use their body to get separation, even from the fastest of defensive backs. He has the hips and ball skills to be an eventual starting cornerback.
Alin Edouard QB 6-2 180 Hialeah Three-star
Potential: TBD Need: D- PII: F
Edouard is still a Hurricanes commit, but no one in Coral Gables expects him to sign with the team come February. Not with Kaaya and Rosier in tow. Edouard is a Pat White-style quarterback — fast and elusive, though perhaps lacking the arm strength to thrive in a pro-style offensive set. As a running quarterback in a spread-option system, there are few who could be compared to Edouard in this class. If he does sign with Miami— improbable as it might seem — expect him to convert to wide receiver.
Trayone Gray ATH 6-1 190 Carol City Three-star
Potential: A Need: B PII: TBD
Gray is fast and shifty, and as a slot receiver or kick returner, he'd be able to make an immediate impact for the Hurricanes. Grades — the academic kind — are in question, and that might force him to bypass signing with Miami. If he does enroll, Gray could see immediate playing time, especially on special teams, where the Hurricanes could use a kick and punt returner to spare Duke Johnson from the role.
Ryheem Lockley TE 6-4 220 Fork Union Academy - Virginia Three-star
Potential: B+ Need: C PII: B
Lockely isn't the fastest player on the field, but he's a tight end who can wreak havoc as a slot receiver. He uses his body to create separation, and he has a bevy of open-field moves that could make him an electric player. He won't be asked to block for the Hurricanes early on, but as a passing-down possession receiver, he could see the field immediately.
Mike Smith DE/OLB 6-2 210 Miami Northwestern Three-star
Potential: A- Need: B PII: C
Smith is a relentless pass rusher who is undersized for the defensive line, but perhaps not versatile enough to be an outside linebacker in the spread-happy ACC. He has the athleticism to play either, but the Hurricanes coaching staff will have to spend his early college career specializing him. It might take two years for Smith to see regular action, but once he hits the field, expect him to make his presence known immediately.
Chris Herndon TE 6-4 230 Norcross-Georgia Three-star
Potential: B- Need: C PII: D
Herndon is, like Ryheem Lockley, is a slot-receiver type tight end. Unlike Lockely, he doesn't have the foot speed to see snaps immediately. He'll need to work on his blocking to see the field, but his frame and length projects that he could be an every-down type tight end when he's an upperclassman.
Dennis Turner CB 5-11 175 Dillard Three-star
Potential: B+ Need: B Readiness: D+
Turner is a fantastic slot receiver for Dillard, but when the Hurricanes offered him as a defensive back project, he immediately committed. The Hurricanes spotted his athleticism and moved him into a position where he'd eventually be more successful on the field. Turner shouldn't see any immediate play at corner and because of that, he's a likely candidate for a redshirt. After a year, he could see play as a slot DB, progressing to an outside corner.
Nick Linder OG 6-1 265 St. Thomas Aquinas Three-star
Potential: C Need: B PII: C
Linder is the little brother of Hurricanes guard Brandon Linder. He was an early commitment to the Canes — No. 5 in the 2014 class. At the time of his commitment, he was unranked, but he carries three stars by the majority of the major scouting services now. Linder will likely be limited to playing the inside of the line, with center being his favorite, and probably strongest, position.
Demetrius Jackson DE 6-4 230 Booker T Washington Three-star
Potential: A- Need: B PII: D
The defensive end was way under the radar on the South Florida recruiting scene, and for good reason — when he committed, he had yet to play in a real high school football game. Jackson, a basketball player, joined the BTW football team in the spring and earned offers from Arkansas, FIU and Louisville with his practice performances. With his size, with a 4.6 second speed in the 40-yard dash, it's easy to understand why those offers came. Jackson originally committed to Arkansas, but the Arkansas coaching staff did not accept his commitment, as he had not visited Fayetteville.
That's when Miami stepped in, courting the rookie and landing his verbal commitment. He's a project player and his commitment is viewed as shaky. But there might not be a more athletic player in the Hurricanes' 2014 class than Jackson.
Courtel Jenkins DT 6-2 310 St. Anthony - New Jersey Three-star
Potential: C Need: A PII: D
Jenkins is a space-clogging defensive tackle who will need to lose weight before he can realize his full potential at the position. He doesn't carry the elite athleticism of some of his classmates, but he's excellent on gap assignments and tackle form. If Miami didn't have an abject situation at defensive tackle, his commitment would have likely been eschewed until closer to signing day.
Malik Rosier QB 6-2 205 Faith Academy-Alabama Three-star
Potential: C Need: D PII: F
Rosier was a fast riser on the recruiting trail this summer. After his high school team switched to a spread-style offense, Rosier's star rose. He's excellent on rollouts and his arm strength is above average. Accuracy and play recognition is his main issue. He projects as a top backup quarterback. Rosier is also a top-level baseball prospect.
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