The 2025 recruiting cycle is just about in the books. It’s time to move on to the 2026 class. CaneReports will give you the latest top targets for Miami by position group.
At this time, the Hurricanes have three non-binding verbal commitments from 2026 recruiting prospects, with one cornerback commitment.
In this edition, we look at the potential CORNER BACKS on Miami’s recruiting board.
Who are the Canes’ top cornerback targets at this time?
CORNER BACK : NEED: 2-3
OVERVIEW: LOW PRIORITY
Miami has five corners (OJ Frederique Jr., Damari Brown, Jadais Richard, Dylan Day, Ryan Mack) returning in 2025 with three new recruits (Amari Wallace, Jaboree Antoine, Chris Ewald) joining them along with four transfers (Xavier Lucas, Emmanuel Karnley, Charles Brantley, Ethan O'Connor). Two will exhaust their eligibility in 2025. The staff prefers to carry 9-10 corners on the roster. Look for Miami to take one, maybe two corners in the 2026 recruiting class.
Name: Camdin Portis Status: COMMITTED - MIAMI
Hometown: Charlotte, NC School: Myers Park
Rating: 90 | Position Rank: 20 | Overall Rank: 266
HT: 6'-0" | WT: 165 | Offers: 22
Top Tier: Miami commit
MISC: 2023: 18 tackles, 10 PBU, 2 INT and a FF. | Son of former Miami and NFL running back Clinton Portis | Multi-sport athlete (track); 24.58 in the 200 and a 55.38 in the 4
Name: Justice Fitzpatrick Status: UNCOMMITTED
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL School: St. Thomas Aquinas
Rating: 97 | Position Rank: 3 | Overall Rank: 39
HT: 6'-0.5" | WT: 185 | Offers: 31
Top Tier: Miami, FSU
MISC: Multi-sport athlete (track); 11.00 (2.6) in the 100, 22.06 (1.2) in the 200 and 53.63 in the 400. | 2023: 13 tackles, 2 INT and 2 PBU
Name: Davon Benjamin Status: UNCOMMITTED
Hometown: Westlake Village, CA School: Oaks Christian
Rating: 98 | Position Rank: 3 | Overall Rank: 29
HT: 6'-0" | WT: 170 | Offers: 23
Top Tier: Miami, Ohio State, Oregon, USC Washington
MISC: Very strong all around player maker. Versatile, can play at safety or corner, with good speed, and very physical. True cover guy with excellent athleticism. Also strong in the return game.
Name: J'Vari Flowers Status: UNCOMMITTED
Hometown: Miami, FL School: Northwestern
Rating: 96 | Position Rank: 7 | Overall Rank: 66
HT: 5'-10.5" | WT: 160 | Offers: 26
Top Tier: TBD
MISC: Physical and aggressive cover corner/slot. Projects as a multi-year starter at the Power Four level, In 2023, totaled 37 tackles, 18 PBU and an INT
Name: Jaelen Waters* Status: COMMITTED - Florida
Hometown: Seffner, FL School: Armwood
Rating: 92 | Position Rank: 15 | Overall Rank: 200
HT: 6'-2" | WT: 179 | Offers: 29
Top Tier: Florida commit
MISC: Former FSU commit, has taken unofficial visit to Miami after his commitment to Florida
Name: Chauncey Kennon Status: UNCOMMITTED
Hometown: Sarasota, FL School: Booker
Rating: 96 | Position Rank: 9 | Overall Rank: 72
HT: 6'-2" | WT: 170 | Offers: 21
Top Tier: Florida, FSU, Miami, Georgia, Michigan
MISC: Multi-sport athlete (track & field). 11.37 (0.2) in the 100-meter dash; 23.36 in 200-meter dash; 22-1.5 in the long jump; 6-2 in the high jump.
BOTTOM LINE:
With the recent influx of young and talented corners, we don’t see Miami prioritizing this position in the near future. Look for Miami to take 2, maybe three corners from the high school ranks in 2026.
GO CANES!
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