Miami’s opening day dominant thrashing of Florida in the Swamp could have a significant impact on the recruiting trail. The stands were filled with both 2025 and 2026 recruiting prospects.
Miami head coach Mario Cristobal and his staff have landed two straight top ten classes since his arrival in 2022. The staff is fighting hard to make it three classes in a row.
The Canes currently have 21 verbal commitments in their 2025 recruiting class, now ranked the #12 in the nation and the #1 class in the ACC, according to the 247Sports Composite.
To land another elite class, Miami must live up to the pre-season hype and deliver results on the field in 2024. If so, the Canes will be positioned to reach that goal.
Here are ten names to track on the recruiting trail down the stretch this fall. More targets could also emerge.
DL Elijah Griffin Status: UNCOMMITTED
Hometown: Savannah, GA School: Savannah Christian Prep
Rating: 99 | Position Rank: 1 | Overall Rank: 4
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 285 | Offers: 40
Top Tier: Georgia, USC, Miami
Notes: OV - 6/7/24 | UOV- 3/8/24 | 2023: 97 TKL, 31 TFL, 17.5 Sacks | Georgia Class AAA Defensive Lineman of the Year. MaxPreps Junior All-America selection
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WR Dallas Wilson* Status: COMMITTED - Oregon
Hometown: Tampa, FL School: Tampa Bay Tech
Rating: 98 | Position Rank: 3 | Overall Rank: 17
HT: 6'-3" | WT: 195 | Offers: 34
Top Tier: Oregon commit
Notes: Shutdown recruiting - 7/10/24 |. 2023: 49 catches for 872 yards and 9 TD | OV - 6/14/24 | UOVs- 3/23/24, 1/27/24
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CB DJ Pickett Status: COMMITTED - LSU
Hometown: Tampa, FL School: Zephyrhills
Rating: 99 | Position Rank: 2 | Overall Rank: 7
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 178 | Offers: 41
Top Tier: LSU commit
Notes: 2023: Versatile at WR and DB. 52 pass receptions, 1,033 yds, 15 TD on; 31 tackles and an INT | Power Four all-conference upside with NFL draft potential.
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WR Tyler Williams* Status: COMMITTED - FSU
Hometown: Seffner, FL School: Armwood
Rating: 89 | Position Rank: 50 | Overall Rank: 333
HT: 6'-1" | WT: 205 | Offers: 35
Top Tier: FSU commit
Notes: Recently left door open for Miami this fall. | In 2023, 26 receptions for 585 yards (22.5 ypc) and 14 TD. Added 5 scores via the return game (3 PRTD, 2 KORTD).
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DT Justus Terry Status: UNCOMMITTED
Hometown: Manchester, GA School: Manchester
Rating: 99 | Position Rank: 2 | Overall Rank: 8
HT: 6'-5" | WT: 275 | Offers: 19
Top Tier: FSU, Georgia
Notes: 2023: 78 tackles (6.5 TFL), 13 sacks, 2 PBU, 2 FF, 2 FR | Former USC commit Big, tough interior presence with length and athleticism. Strong and plugs holes; can defeat double teams. Raw but with very high upside.
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WR Joshua Moore* Status: COMMITTED - UF
Hometown: Pembroke Pines, FL School: West Broward
Rating: 92 | Position Rank: 19 | Overall Rank: 183
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 205 | Offers: 33
Top Tier: Florida commit
Notes: 2023: 50 catches for 835 yards and 9 TD | 1,869 career receiving yards and 20 touchdowns in 21 varsity games.
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LB Ty Jackson Status: UNCOMMITTED
Hometown: Loxahatchee, FL School: Seminole Ridge
Rating: 95 | Position Rank: 13 | Overall Rank: 95
HT: 6'-1" | WT: 200 | Offers: 29
Top Tier: FSU, ALA, UF, UGA, PSU, TENN
Notes: 2023 - 135 tackles (4 TFL), 4 FF 2 sacks, 2 INT and a FR; 15 pass recep for 257 yards and 5 TD; 2 KOR TDs.
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DL Derry Norris* Status: COMMITTED - GT
Hometown: Port Orange, FL School: Spruce Creek
Rating: 87 | Position Rank: 61 | Overall Rank: 600
HT: 6'-3" | WT: 265 | Offers: 37
Top Tier: Georgia Tech commit
Notes: 2023: 63 tackles (12.5 TFL), 7 sacks, 3 QBH and 1 PBU
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LB Kellen Wiley Status: UNCOMMITTED
Hometown: Seffner, FL School: Armwood
Rating: NR | Position Rank: NR | Overall Rank: NR
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 228 | Offers: 14
Top Tier: TBD
Notes: —
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DT Walter Mathis Status: UNCOMMITTED
Hometown: Savannah, GA School: Calvary Day
Rating: 88 | Position Rank: 49 | Overall Rank: 422
HT: 6'-3" | WT: 285 | Offers: 32
Top Tier: Auburn, Clemson, Miami
Notes: OV -6/7/24 UOV - 3/23/24 | 2022: 50 tackles (22 TFL), 6 sacks | Earned All-Region honors.
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Long Shots: CB Ben Hanks, WR Vernell Brown
BOTTOM LINE:
Miami has limited scholarships remaining for 2025. It’s not realistic to think the Canes will sign all ten of the above targeted prospects. But Miami win against Florida will position the Canes to again enjoy the holiday season.
GO CANES!
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