Just popping by here in the boards and sharing a few quick recruiting notes before an entire recruiting update that will be dropping on the site today.
After speaking to a few sources this week, it sounds like Miami is not going to cool down on the recruiting trail anytime soon. Especially after landing a shocking commitment from 5-star cornerback Cormani McClain.
In fact it’s going to heat up on the road to the early signing period in late December for the next seven weeks. A few commitments could be coming soon for Miami. A couple I have been told in terms of out-of-state commitments. Mario Cristobal is going national.
While I was under the impression last night that 4-star cornerback Damari Brown would just be announcing a top three of Miami, Florida State and Alabama this evening. After speaking to a source this morning, there is a possibility that a commitment could actually come as early as of today. Certainly would be a quick turn of events and surprising even considering Brown is taking his official visit to Miami this weekend, we are prepared either way at Canes County.
I still remain firm and confident in my FutureCast Pick I made for Damari Brown to Miami over a month ago. That pick and possible commitment also ties in directly with the recruitment of a few cornerbacks still on the board.
Four-star Ja’Keem Jackson and Four-star Sharif Denson, two cornerbacks I want to mention here that are committed to the Florida Gators class. Miami has ramped up recruiting efforts with both prospects over the course of October and I like what I hear in terms of Miami’s chances with Jackson, if they choose to turn up the heat on a potential flip. Both cornerbacks are receptive and listening to Miami’s recruiting pitch.
In regards to Four-star California cornerbacks Daylen Austin and Rodrick Pleasant. While Austin is committed to LSU and saying all the right things about the Tigers, there is growing confidence from USC and Oregon they could change that commitment. Miami is involved here and pushing. The Canes have not been aggressively pushing for Rodrick Pleasant to this point.
While I am not ready to predict a FutureCast for Ja’Keem Jackson to Miami just yet with the CB board still shaking out. I have flipped a FutureCast for Three-star CB/WR Edwin Joseph to Florida State.
Miami has backed off quite a bit from the local product over the month of October after receiving more confidence and re-assurance before the commitment from Five-star Cormani McClain became public.
Joseph has taken a few visits to other schools along the likes of Florida State, Penn State, Louisville and Auburn. Along with an on-campus visit to Miami this season.
Oklahoma has now entered the fray and pushing for a visit. Florida State and Penn State are the main two to watch here moving forward for Joseph and there still is a chance he could visit Miami for the Florida State game Saturday.
The Canes have lost some footing with newly reclassified (2023) Five-star cornerback Desmond Ricks compared to where they stood with the prospect coming out of the summer. Ricks will be visiting LSU for the second time this season on Saturday.
Ricks has an official visit set up with the Florida Gators in December, Alabama is pushing aggressively and Florida State is slowly trying to work into the mix. Florida State was once considered an early favorite in the spring during the 7on7 season. Miami gained a lot of ground in the summer on multiple schools that has diminished during the course of the 2022 season.
Miami’s coaching staff is working to get Ricks back on campus and secure an official visit in December. There is a chance Ricks could hold off on signing anywhere until February’s National Signing Day. The two main schools to watch here are Alabama and LSU at this moment.
Miami is making an aggressive push for defensive linemen. Three-star Joshua Horton (UNC Commit) from Fairburn, Georgia and Four-star Collins Acheampong (Michigan Commit) from Rancho Santa Margarita, California. I would keep a close eye on these two prospects moving forward.
Stay tuned, commitments are coming for Miami soon and I will have more for you guys tonight.