2026 Vodney Cleveland 4* DT from Birmingham, AL (Parker) Flips To UNC After Committing to Texas & Bama

[JHallCanes]

That might have been the plan if the staff felt that there wasn’t as much value in last year’s recruiting class as in the portal. It maybe that really smart NIL spending will dictate whether to spend in the portal or high school and that may change on an annual basis depending on a team’s needs for that recruiting cycle and that high school class.

As we have discussed before, every school wants the #1 QB for example, but the #1 high school QB is not of the same value every year, just as with pro drafts. 2 years again the Spurs get Wembayama at #1 and last year the Hawks get the French guy whose name I can’t spell or pronounce. Both #1 overall picks but of dramatically different value.

I may not be correct but I hope this is the analysis UM is doing every year.

I don’t want to absolve all of the staffs decisions but it does seem like that was the plan

I’m good with it. I for one love the portal with how insane some high school recruiting NILs have been (from what I hear not just us)

 

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[HurricanePhilly]

I know I'm partial being a MIami fan. But how any DLinemen can not be a bit starstruck with a guy like JT talking to them is amazing. Need him to get 1-2 guys drafted high sooner rather than later and that should really take things to another level. I think that is really the last piece if we truly want to be back...a few more positions drafted high and a playoff appearance (which means we are at worst in the ACC Champ Game as well).

 

[Paranos]

Oooohhhh Weeeee we need some of these Kountryyyy Strong Alabama red beans n rice smothered chicken / pork chop with greens eaten young men.

They clearly did their math wrong that is 405lbs for reps. Either way UM needs big boys like this.


go Canes

 

[Paranos]

Interesting interview with the young man. He shared he will be committing soon.



Go Canes

 

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[CaneManeShane727]

Oooohhhh Weeeee we need some of these Kountryyyy Strong Alabama red beans n rice smothered chicken / pork chop with greens eaten young men.

They clearly did their math wrong that is 405lbs for reps. Either way UM needs big boys like this.


go Canes

Last plate on each side is significantly smaller than the 45s. Still impressive.

 

[jtwist89]

Bring him in JT!!!!! Seems like we're swinging for the fences at DT. SEC has came down and robbed us enough. Time for some pay back! Pay up the $$$ and get the trend started. Brown, Wright, Cleveland, Johnson, Geralds. Would love to land 3 of these beasts.

 

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[htownkidd]

UF

They are about to get top 100 edge Trenton Henderson as well.

 

[nickster]

Another DT recruit bits the dust

 

[gogeta4]

UF

They are about to get top 100 edge Trenton Henderson as well.

they should be up there for Jake Kreul as well

 

[Caned Peach]

UF

They are about to get top 100 edge Trenton Henderson as well.

Both will be looking elsewhere by seasons end.

 

[CoastCane]

Both will be looking elsewhere by seasons end.

id still rather have him committed, then waiting on a decommitment at season end

 

[Rito]

UF

They are about to get top 100 edge Trenton Henderson as well.

Hearing Texas more actually

 

[htownkidd]

Hearing Texas more actually

Seeing that now, would obviously prefer that over UF.

 

[Paranos]

We didn't want him anyway!!

Who wants a 310+lbs run stuffing 6'3" + tall Defensive tackle with good short area quickness.

Go Canes

 

[Rito]

Texas are a bunch of pussies thats all ill say, absolute losers. Paying kids to not take visits

 

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