Spoke to sources this afternoon following the Jatori Williams decommitment. Here is the latest:

- Jatori's decommitment took us by surprise. Miami loves the person and the player. Any suggestion that this was a drop couldn't be further from the truth. This is a Deep South recruiting battle with distance working against us. I expect Miami to keep pushing for Williams full-throttle like they always do with priority recruits.

- When I talk to Miami, the overall sense is excitement and ambition. They are still focused on Plan A+ and not any Plan Bs or Cs. We've been pushing for OT Mark Matthews through his commitment to Texas A&M and haven't slowed down. The Aggies' struggles certainly help. This will be a back-and-forth battle but Miami is playing to win. Money was never the issue.

- EDGE DJ Jacobs remains the biggest focus on defense. Jaiden Bryant, Miami's five-star EDGE commit, is having a dominant senior season. The goal is to pair Bryant and Jacobs as instant-impact pass rushers to replace whatever premium players we lose. DJ and his brother Dawson Jacobs (who is a big 2028 target) are visiting for the Pitt game. Expect the red carpet.

- The name with a lot of juice right now is five-star WR Brysen Wright. I like Miami's momentum here and this weekend's visit is a huge opportunity.

- Expect some movement in and out of the class. This staff is always monitoring senior tape. Two names playing very well: Aston Whiteside (Texas A&M commit) and Quinton Cypher (Ohio State commit).

- The Portal is a long way away, but I suspect Miami will be firmly play for any NFL-type defensive tackle prospects.

 

What a stupid ******* thing to say

Spot the lie tho...

 

Spot the lie tho...

Let’s talk if both Williams and MJC end up signing with Auburn.

 

Scott needs to come back as well. Needs a full year as the #1 DT. If he goes first round it won’t be until the end. Come back and have a huge year and be a top 8 pick.

 

I somewhat get Lightfoot if he keeps going the way he is going, but what has Blount shown that he should be leaving early?

Blount was dominating and was our best DE before he got hurt. He should be coming back if for no other reason than his age. He could use another year of development before the going pro.

 

Spot the lie tho...

Because of Connor Lew, and a few guys in the Al Golden era?

 

Because of Connor Lew, and a few guys in the Al Golden era?

And MJC and now Williams. I don't actually think Auburn is shoving us in a locker, they have just gotten the better of us in some key battles recently.

 

Blount was dominating and was our best DE before he got hurt. He should be coming back if for no other reason than his age. He could use another year of development before the going pro.

If he dominates FSU and ND, then plays well in the playoffs, he has a chance to be a first-rounder. Same goes for Lightfoot. That’s the goal for both of them

Idk why fans aren’t rooting harder for these kids to get drafted. It’s time to start becoming an NFL factory, especially on the D-line. We should be sending guys to the first round almost every year now

 

@DMoney please turn it up on these guys as possible Williams replacements.

Jake Hildebrand, Basha , Offensive Tackle

Competed in the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio in Jan. 2026.

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*sr tape looks good so far and i honestly think he can slide inside and be a beast or stick ouyside. No way shape or form id allow him to stick with az state even though its his home state.

Conner Rutherford, Chillicothe , Offensive Tackle

Multi-sport athlete who also competes in wrestling. Two-way player with extensive reps on the offensive and defensive lines.

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*The simple early returns on Cogdon, have me thinking we should go back to that OHIO WELL.

Nico Ramos, American Heritage , Interior Offensive Lineman

Multi-sport athlete that also plays baseball. ––– FOOTBALL 2025: Starting RT for American Heritage, which won a Florida 4A championship. -Andrew Ivins

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I endorse this message and like at least one of these better than Big Zesty.

 

As of now idt either has done enough to leave. Not a slight to either but their stock could both improve ALOT.

Man Lightfoot outta here if he keeps playin like he’s playin

 

Auburn sucks and will suck. Miami knows what they are doing.

 

Goes without saying, anyone with a RD 1 grade is going. Day 1 grade is different, and its 50/50. The old culture, those guys were gone. Under Mario, there's tangible results you can make it to a high 1st round opportunity.

Aren’t Round 1 and Day 1 synonymous?

 

Man Lightfoot outta here if he keeps playin like he’s playin

He’s to small right now . By next year he’ll be closer to 255

 

Man Lightfoot outta here if he keeps playin like he’s playin

Idk man, he's probably a little too light yet. Maybe tho.

 

Aren’t Round 1 and Day 1 synonymous?

You're right. I am dating myself, forgot they do Round 1 on Thursday night now.

 

Aren’t Round 1 and Day 1 synonymous?

You're right. I am dating myself, forgot they do Round 1 on Thursday night now.

Don’t feel bad. I had to think about it more than once before I actually hit “post.”

 

Idk man, he's probably a little too light yet. Maybe tho.

He put the light in Lightfoot lol

 

Someone talk to me about Ramos? Tape looks good. Looks like a tough kid? Miami always pivots well after a miss or decommit with this staff.

@Big O Cane nephew. I have a sneaking suspicion kid grew up a diehard Cane so may be time for Mario to send the “hey big head” text