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CaneReports uses 247Sports Composite Ratings and Rankings
Commitments: 21 Class Rank: 14 ACC Rank: 1 AVG. Rating: 90.78
QUARTERBACK (26) updated: 12/4/24 NEED: 1 [COMPLETED]
OVERVIEW: HIGH PRIORITY​
In 2023, Miami carried three scholarship quarterbacks on the roster, with two transferring after the season. The Canes landed one high school and two transfer quarterbacks in the 2024 classes. One will graduate after this coming season. Look for Miami to sign one high school quarterback in the 2025 recruiting class.
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Luke Nichel Status: COMMITTED - Miami
Hometown: Alpharetta, GA School: Milton
Rating: 91 | Position Rank: 23 | Overall Rank: 253
HT: 6'-2" | WT: 205 | Offers: 24
Top Tier: Miami commit
Notes: OV - 6/7/24 UOVs - 9/9/23, 7/29/23 | Elite 11 Finalist |. MaxPreps Junior All-American second-team selection. Led Milton to a 13-2 record and a Georgia AAAAAAA state title. 2023: completed 277 of 419 pass attempts (66.1%), 3,914 yards, 39 TD, 5 INT. Rushed for 181 yards, 6 TD.
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RUNNING BACK: (25) updated: 12/4/24 NEED: 1 [COMPLETED]
OVERVIEW: MEDIUM PRIORITY
In 2023, Miami carried 6 running backs on the 2023 roster, with three transferring after the season. The Canes welcomed two 2024 RB recruits (Jordan Lyle, Chris Wheatley-Humphrey) and one transfer (Damien Martinez) to the 2024 recruiting class.
Name: Girard Pringle Jr. COMMITTED - Miami
Hometown: Seffner, FL School: Armwood
Rating: 93 | Position Rank: 11 | Overall Rank: 172
HT: 5'-10" | WT: 182 | Offers: 36
Top Tier: Miami commit (3/23/24)
Assessment: "Hyperactive running back prospect that’s quick to hit the hole and fight for yardage....a potential impact player at the Power Four level with his energy, agility and burst...change-of-pace option and skillset looks to be tailor made for a power spread attack"- 247Sports. UOVs- 3/23/24, 3/4/24 | '23: 1,683 yds / 24 TDs / 7 rec. / 81 yds. / 1 TD​​
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OTHERS: Byron Louis* Shekai Mills-Knight* Jasper Parker*, Ousmane Kromah, D’shaun Ford, Deandre Desinor* Kentrell Rinehart, Alvin Henderson*
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WIDE RECEIVER: (50) updated: 12/4/24 NEED: 2-3. [COMPLETED]
OVERVIEW: MEDIUM PRIORITY
Miami has seven WIDE RECEIVERS going into spring practice, with two graduating after the 2024 season. Staff prefers 7-8 on the roster. Look for the staff to take 2-3 in the 2025 recruiting class.​
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Name: Joshua Moore COMMITTED - Miami
Hometown: Pembroke Pines, FL School: West Broward
Rating: 94 | Position Rank: 16 | Overall Rank: 120
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 205 | Offers: 33
Top Tier: Miami commit (10/8/24)
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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Name: Malachi Toney Status: COMMITTED - Miami
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL School: American Heritage
Rating: 91 | Position Rank: 30 | Overall Rank: 225
HT: 5'-10.5" | WT: 182 | Offers: 16
Top Tier: Miami commitment (10/28/24)
Assessment: De-committed from Miami | Reclassified to 2025. | 2023: 49 catches for 773 yards and 8 TD. | 2022: 35 passes, 621 yards, 8 TD​
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Name: Daylyn Upshaw COMMITTED - Miami
Hometown: Phenix City, AL School: Central
Rating: 88 | Position Rank: 74 | Overall Rank: 471
HT: 5'-11.5" | WT: 180 | Offers: 23
Top Tier: Miami commit (7/13/24)
Notes: OV- 6/7/24 | In 2023: 59 receptions, 1185 yds, 15 TDs​
OTHERS: Dallas Wilson* Vernell Brown III* Derek Meadows* Tyler Williams* Samari Reed* Jerome Myles*, Cortez Mills*, Waden Charles*, Eugene Hilton Jr.*, Evan Haynes, Carl Jenkins Jr.*, Jaime Ffrench*
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TIGHT END: (22) updated: 12/4/24 NEED: 2 [COMPLETED]
OVERVIEW: HIGH PRIORITY
Miami has four tight ends going into 2024, with one graduating after the season. Staff prefers five on roster. Look for the Canes to take two high school prospects from the 2025 recruiting ranks.
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Name: Brock Schott COMMITTED - Miami
Hometown: Leo, IN School: Leo
Rating: 91 | Position Rank: 11 | Overall Rank: 240
HT: 6'-3" | WT: 215 | Offers: 31
Top Tier: Miami commit (4/13/24)
Notes: OV - 5/31/24 | UOVs- 5/16/23, 3/21/24 | 2023: 35 recep, 743 yards and six TDs.
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Name: Luka Gilbert COMMITTED - Miami
Hometown: West Chester, OH School: Lakota West
Rating: 90 | Position Rank: 15 | Overall Rank: 314
HT: 6'-7" | WT: 233 | Offers: 22
Top Tier: Miami commit (4/8/24)
Notes: UOVs- 10/7/23, 1/27/24
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​OTHERS: Elyiss Williams* Kiotti Armstrong*, Andrew Olesh*, Marshall Pritchett*, Chase Loftin*, Linkon Cure*, Nate Roberts* Hayden Bradley*
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------OFFENSIVE TACKLE: (30) updated: 12/4/24 NEED: 1-2 [COMPLETED]
OVERVIEW: MEDIUM PRIORITY
Miami has seven offensive tackles on the roster for 2024, with one graduating or ending eligibility after the season. The staff prefers to carry 6-8 tackles on the roster.
Name: Demetrius Campbell COMMITTED - Miami
Hometown: Orlando, FL School: Orlando Christian Prep
Rating: 86 | Position Rank: 73 | Overall Rank: 1016
HT: 6'-6" | WT: 300 | Offers: 19
Top Tier: Miami commitment (6/18/24)
Notes: OV - 6/7/24 | UOVs - 3/4/24, 1/27/24 | Maine native | Played AAU basketball | all-district
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Name: Jaden Wilkerson COMMITTED - Miami
Hometown: Orlando, FL School: Edgewater
Rating: 85* | Position Rank: 89 | Overall Rank: 1281
HT: 6'-6" | WT: 330 | Offers: 15
Top Tier: Miami commit
Notes: OV - 5/31/24 | UOVs - 3/30/24, 1/20/24, 11/18/23 | Played basketball​
OTHERS: Damola Ajidahun* Conner Howes*, Josh Petty*, Douglas Utu, Alai Kalaniuvalu, Taren Hedrick* Jaylene Mathews*, Demetri Manning*
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INTERIOR OFFENSIVE LINE: (25) updated: 12/4/24 NEED: 2-3 [COMPLETED]
OVERVIEW: HIGH PRIORITY
Miami has eight interior offensive linemen on the roster for 2024, with one graduating or ending eligibility after the season. The staff prefers to carry 7-8 interior linemen on the roster.
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Name: Seuseu Alofaituli COMMITTED - Miami
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV School: Bishop Gorman
Rating: 95 | Position Rank: 5 | Overall Rank: 88
HT: 6'-3" | WT: 280 | Offers: 24
Top Tier: Miami commit (7/5/24)
Notes:​ Versatile, can play all along the OL. Ready to play now at the college level. Potential OC for Miami. Technically very sound. Quick off the ball and moves very well laterally. Devastating at the point of attack. Light on his feet, a natural bender.
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Name: Max Buchanan COMMITTED - Miami
Hometown: Sanford, FL School: Seminole
Rating: 90 | Position Rank: 18 | Overall Rank: 315
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 275 | Offers: 29
Video:Top Tier: Miami commit (6/26/24)
Notes: Versatile - OC/OG | UOVs- 4/6/24, 10/7/23​
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OTHERS: Takaylen "TK" Muex Michael Carroll* Cortez Smith* Isaac Sowells Jr.* Gabe Smith Kaden Strayhorn* Alai Kalaniuvalu* Douglas Utu* Raedyn Bruens* Solomon Thomas*
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EDGE RUSHER: (31) updated: 12/4/24 NEED: 1- 2 [COMPLETED]
OVERVIEW: LOW PRIORITY
Miami has eight edge rushers on the roster for 2024, including five true freshmen with two graduating or exhausting eligibility after the season. The staff prefers to carry 8 edge rushers on the roster.
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Name: Hayden Lowe COMMITTED - Miami
Hometown: Westlake Village, CA School: Oaks Christian
Rating: 92 | Position Rank: 17 | Overall Rank: 190
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 242 | Offers: 29
Top Tier: Miami commit
Assessment: One of the top edge rushers in the ’25 class. Long arms, athletic and versatile. Frame for growth potential. Naturally strong prospect. Explosive first step with a dip to turn the corner. |. UOVs: 1/27/24
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Name: Herbert Scroggins COMMITTED - Miami
Hometown: Savannah, GA School: Benedictine Military School
Rating: 90 | Position Rank: 26 | Overall Rank: 292
HT: 6'-2" | WT: 235 | Offers: 26
Top Tier: Miami commit
Notes: OV- 6/22/24, | Versatile- Edge or LB​​
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​​​OTHERS: Zahir Mathis Javion Hilson Iose Epenesa* Javeon Campbell* Justin Hill*, London Merritt*, Darren Ikinnagbon*, Tylon Lee*, Marco Jones,* Gus Cordova* Mariyon Dye, Zion Grady*
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DEFENSIVE LINE: (44) updated: 12/4/24 NEED: 2-3 [COMPLETED]
OVERVIEW: MEDIUM PRIORITY
Miami has thirteen defensive linemen on the roster for 2024, including four true freshmen with two graduating or exhausting eligibility after the season. The staff prefers to carry 10-12 (DT & SDE) on the roster.
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Name: Donta Simpson COMMITTED - Miami
Hometown: Hollywood, FL School: Chaminade-Madonna
Rating: 87 | Position Rank: 65 | Overall Rank: 613
HT: 6'-3" | WT: 281 | Offers: 15
Top Tier: Miami commit (8/2/24)
Notes: 2023 - 43 tackles (19.5 TFL), 7.5 sacks, 3 FF, 2 FR and a INT TD​
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Name: Mykah Newton COMMITTED - Miami
Hometown: Newberry, FL School: Newberry
Rating: 87 | Position Rank: 65 | Overall Rank: 858
HT: 6'-2" | WT: 255 | Offers: 22
Top Tier: Miami commit (8/16/24)
Notes: NC State de-commit | In 2023: 62 tackles (26 TFL), 13 sacks, 6 QBH, 3 FF and a FR. | Young for his grade; solid motor; good quickness; brings both speed and power; room for growth into a DT​​​
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OTHERS: Jarquez Carter * Jahkeem Stewart Isaiah Campbell Derry Norris* Myron Charles* Elijah Griffin* Floyd Boucard* Justice Terry Walter Mathis* Christian Garrett* Randy Adirika* Josiah Sharma Xavier Ukponu Jalen Wiggins* Malik Autry* Nathaniel Marshall*
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LINEBACKER: (34) updated: 12/4/24 NEED: 2-3. [COMPLETED]
OVERVIEW: MEDIUM PRIORITY
Miami has nine linebackers on the roster for 2024, with one graduating or exhausting eligibility after the season. The staff prefers to carry 10-12 on the roster.​​
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Name: Ezekiel Marcelin SIGNED - Miami
Hometown: Miami, FL School: Miami Central
Rating: 88 | Position Rank: 51 | Overall Rank: 491
HT: 6'-0" | WT: 190 | Offers: 23
Top Tier: Miami commit
Notes: One of south Florida best linebacker prospects. Has been on-campus three times. Miami is recruiting multiple prospects from his school.
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Name: Kellen Wiley SIGNED: Miami
Hometown: Seffner, FL School: Armwood
Rating: 90 | Position Rank: 38 | Overall Rank: 339
HT: 6'-4" | WT: 225 | Offers: 14
Top Tier: Miami
Notes: 2023: 82 tackles, 2 sacks, and 1 INT. | UOV - 9/7/24​​​​ | Canceled OV due to CFP conflict​
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​OTHERS: Tarvos Alford* Bradley Gompers* Kellen Wiley Ty Jackson* Mantrez Walker Cameron White* Ethan Pritchard Noah Mikhail* Zayden Walker*, Jadon Perlotte* Eric Winters* Bradley Gompers*
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CORNERBACK: (36) updated: 12/4/24 NEED: 3-4 [COMPLETED]
OVERVIEW: HIGH PRIORITY
Miami has four cornerbacks on the roster for 2024, with one graduating or exhausting eligibility after the season. The staff prefers to carry 6-8 corners on the roster. Look for Miami to pick up at least one more corner from the transfer portal after spring practice.
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Name: Jaboree Antoine COMMITTED - Miami
Hometown: New Iberia, LA School: Westgate
Rating: 94 | Position Rank: 14 | Overall Rank: 113
HT: 6'-1" | WT: 170 | Offers: 23
Top Tier: MIAMI commit (7/20/24)
Notes: OV- 5/31/24 | UOV - 3/4/24 | Two-way starter (CB & QB) | 2022: 32 tackles, 11 PBU and 5 INT
Name: Chris Ewald COMMITTED - Miami
Hometown: Hollywood, FL School: Chaminade-Madonna
Rating: 92 | Position Rank: 20 | Overall Rank: 205
HT: 6'-0" | WT: 165 | Offers: 34
Top Tier: Miami commit
Notes: Former Michigan commit | UOVs - 3/8/24, 2/3/24, 10/27/23, 11/5/22, 4/18/22 | 2023: 45 Tackles, 20 PBU, 2 I​
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OTHERS: Timothy Merritt* DJ Pickett* Ben Hanks* Shamar Arnoux* Andrew Purcell* Aidan Anding* Jaylen Bell Daryus Dixson Onis Konanbanny Anquon Fegans Javion Holiday* Mason Alexander* Adonyss Currie* Trystan Haynes* Jontae Gilbert Gregory Xavier Thomas*, Mark Manfred*
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SAFETY: (23) updated: 12/4/24 NEED: 2-3 [COMPLETED]
OVERVIEW: MEDIUM PRIORITY
Miami returns four safeties from 2023 and welcomes four freshmen and three transfers on the roster for 2024, with three exhausting their eligibility after the 2024 season. The staff prefers to carry 8-10 safeties on the roster. Still the Canes are thin on experience at the position. Look for Miami to pick up at least one more safety from the transfer portal after spring practice.
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Name: Bryce Fitzgerald COMMITTED - Miami
Hometown: Miami, FL School: Columbus
Rating: 94 | Position Rank: 11 | Overall Rank: 129
HT: 6'-0.5" | WT: 172 | Offers: 22
Top Tier: Miami commit (8/17/24)
Notes: Multi-sport athlete. Versatile playmaker, projected at both safety and corner. In 2023, intercepted 10 passes, returning two for TDs. UOV - 10/21/23, 7/29/23, 6/22/23, 4/1/23​
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Name: Amari Wallace COMMITTED - Miami
Hometown: Miami, FL School: Miami Central
Rating: 89 | Position Rank: 34 | Overall Rank: 361
HT: 5'-10" | WT: 172 | Offers: 28
Top Tier: Miami commit (6/20/24)
Notes: UOVs- 3/6/24, 7/29/23 | 2022: As soph 44 tackles, 10 PBU and 2 INT
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OTHERS: Hylton Stubbs* Ladarian Clardy* Lo'Kavion Jackson Jadyn Hudson* Trey McNutt* Kendall Daniels Jr., Dallas Golden* Carson Lawrence*
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