CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Last December, when the Hurricanes signed one of the nation’s top recruiting classes during head coach Mario Cristobal first full recruiting cycle at his alma mater, the former two-time national champion offensive lineman made a promise.
He and Miami would remain relentless in their efforts to bring top-notch talent to Coral Gables.
On Wednesday, the coach held firm to his word with the Hurricanes again landing a second consecutive top-five recruiting class during the first day of the early signing period.
It’s a class filled with playmakers – more than a few of whom Cristobal said had the potential to make an immediate impact at Miami.
“The best part about it [is] they were all here to watch us practice at some point in time. They understand our culture, they understand and get our DNA. They were recruited heavily by our own players. That means our players have connected with them already,” Cristobal said of the newest Hurricanes. “They know the expectations. They know they’re here to work and they know that we’re working this into reality. The message has been consistent from the beginning, and they’ve been attracted to that. So have their families and it feels like they’re already very, very well connected with our program.”
And, Cristobal cautioned, the Hurricanes aren’t finished with their work on the recruiting trail just yet. The early signing period runs through Friday, meaning Miami has the potential to continue adding talent before the Hurricanes head to New York City to face Rutgers in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl next week.
As of Wednesday evening, the Hurricanes had received signed letters-of-intent from 26 prospects including five-star defensive lineman Justin Scott, four-star defensive lineman Armondo Blount, four-star safety Zaquan Patterson, four-star defensive lineman Marquise Lightfoot, four-star receiver Ny Carr and four-star receiver Joshisa Trader, all of whom are rated among the top 100 prospects nationally at their respective positions by 247Sports.
The site ranked Miami’s class third in the nation in its composite rankings and tops in the ACC.
Miami’s class features 10 offensive players, including three offensive linemen, three wide receivers, a pair of running backs, a tight end, and a quarterback. Defensively, the Hurricanes added 15 players, including eight defensive linemen, five defensive backs, and a pair of linebackers. Miami also signed a specialist,…
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