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.
In this edition, we look at the potential edge rushers on Miami’s board.
At this time, the Miami Hurricanes have three non-binding verbal commitments from three 2026 recruiting prospects, but have not received a edge commitment yet. We are projecting the Canes will take one edge rusher, maybe two in the 2026 class.
Who are the Canes’ top targets at this time?
EDGE RUSHER: updated: 1/9/24 NEED: 1-2
OVERVIEW: LOW PRIORITY
Miami has five edge rushers (Bain, McConathy, Pickett, Lightfoot, Rudolph) returning in 2025 with one new recruit (Lowe) joining them. The staff prefers to carry 5-6 edge rushers on the roster.
Name: Zion Elee Status: COMMITTED - Maryland
Hometown: Baltimore, MD School: St. Frances Academy
Rating: 98 | Position Rank: 1 | Overall Rank: 5
HT: 6'-3.5" | WT: 220 | Offers: 35
Top Tier: Maryland commit
MISC: Elite edge prospect. Incredible frame with room to grow without losing his speed or athleticism. A potential instant impact outside linebacker with NFL potential. Recruitment will go to signing day.
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Name: Trenton Henderson Status: UNCOMMITTED
Hometown: Pensacola, FL School: Pensacola Catholic
Rating: 95 | Position Rank: 8 | Overall Rank: 68
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 225 | Offers: 27
Top Tier: Tennessee, Auburn, FSU,
MISC: Elite pass rusher. Brings speed, bend and power. In 2024, totaled 50 tackles (18 TFL), 20 QBH, 10 sacks, 6 PBU, a FF and a FR in 10 games.
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Name: McHale Blade Status: UNCOMMITTED
Hometown: Chicago, IL School: Simeon
Rating: 94 | Position Rank: 17 | Overall Rank: 125
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 230 | Offers: 21
Top Tier: Michigan, Illinois, Notre Dame
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Name: Jake Kreul Status: UNCOMMITTED
Hometown: Bradenton, FL School: IMG Academy
Rating: 97 | Position Rank: 6 | Overall Rank: 49
HT: 6'-3" | WT: 230 | Offers: 43
Top Tier: FSU, Miami, Ohio State, Duke
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Name: Asharri Charles Status: UNCOMMITTED
Hometown: Venice, Fla. School: Venice
Rating: 90 | Position Rank: 18 | Overall Rank: 242
HT: 6'-2" | WT: 192 | Offers: 9
Top Tier: Miami, FSU
MISC:
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BOTTOM LINE:
With Hall-of- Fame coach Jayson Taylor developing edge rushers, Miami can be very selective in their recruiting of this position. The Canes will continue to stack elite talent here.
Get all the top Miami recruiting targets at Top of the Boards.
GO CANES!
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