The 2025 recruiting cycle is just about in the books. It’s time to move on to the 2026 class. The CaneReports will give you the latest top targets for Miami by position group.
At this time, the Miami Hurricanes have three non-binding verbal commitments from three 2026 recruiting prospects, but have not received a running back commitment yet. We are projecting the Canes will take two running backs in the 2026 class.
In this edition, we look at the potential running backs on Miami’s board.
Who are the Canes’ top targets at this time?
RUNNING BACK: (13) updated: 1/6/24 NEED: 1-2
OVERVIEW: HIGH PRIORITY
Miami has three running backs returning in 2025 with one new recruit joining them. The staff prefers to carry five running backs on the roster.
Name: Derrek Cooper Status: UNCOMMITTED
Hometown: Hollywood, FL School: Chaminade-Madonna Prep
Rating: 92 | Position Rank: 4 ATH | Overall Rank: 28
HT: 6'-1" | WT: 190 | Offers: 26
Top Tier: Miami, UGA
MISC: Has UOV to Miami 3 times so far.
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Name: Amari Latimer Status: UNCOMMITTED
Hometown: Tyrone, GA School: Sandy Creek
Rating: 91 | Position Rank: 17 | Overall Rank: 233
HT: 5'-11" | WT: 209 | Offers: 26
Top Tier: Texas
MISC: Workhorse big back with huge production. | 2023: 1083 rushing yards (8.5 YPC),15TDs plus 350 receiving yards and more four scores. | Originally from south Family with tons of family in the area.
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Name: Javian Mallory Status: UNCOMMITTED
Hometown: Boca Raton, FL School: West Boca Raton
Rating: 91 | Position Rank: 19 | Overall Rank: 252
HT: 5'-11" | WT: 200 | Offers: 35
Top Tier: Miami, FSU, UF, FAU
MISC: Multi-sport athlete (track 100 & 200) District qualifier in the 100 and 200 as a 9th grader. As freshman, 499 yds on 91 carried (5.5 ypc) and 6 TDs. Caught 9 passes for 227 ys and 4 TDs.
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OTHERS: Davian Groce KJ Edwards Deshonne Redeaux Victor Santino Raycine Guillory Amari Clemons Ja'Michael Jones Christian Rhodes DeZephen Walker
BOTTOM LINE:
In all likely hood, at least one of the our backs will elect to leave after the 2025 season. Look for Miami to take two running backs in the 2026 recruiting class.
GO CANES!
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