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.

 

He’d have to play insane ball to finish the season to go R1 imo. Not a knock on him as a player. Just a lot of good ends this year. And next year he’d be the unquestioned #1 end here. Pre NIL he’d be as good as gone.

His production is very good, his measurables are top tier & he will kill at the combine. He will be a 1st or 2nd round pick if he stays healthy this year. He could move into top of the draft next year so there is a legit conversation to be had with him & his people.

You don’t have to convince me. I’m just looking at the guys available, team needs, etc. I know he could play his way into the second tier conversation of ends, which puts him the end of R1/R2 discussion. I think he could move into T10 status if he comes back another year. Is that worth risking injury, do we win a title this season, there’s plenty of factors at play that can sway this decision. Luckily NIL is a thing, so we can at least make the conversation about staying.

 

Cook Rb we wanted who went to Auburn

Ohh yeah got ya.

 

@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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Man ASU ******* sucks **** too....

 

Unless the OL recruiting has been terrible, I just think we need to invest in a Tackle in the portal.

A lot of yall got ahead of yourself and tried to pencil in Samson as a 1st rd talent. He needs to come back and be a guard.

I like Wilkerson, Campbell, Irvin, Cantwell, Woodrow, Congdon, and SJ, as prospects. Specifically SJ as a C propsect.

A lineup of OT(Portal), Samson, Buchanan, Congdon, and Cantwell, could be really good.

Still got Wilkerson, Irvin, SJ, Woodrow, Campbell, Hawks, and Pickett as the reserves.