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Miami Hurricanes land WR Nathaniel Joseph as Gattis continues to roll

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The Miami Hurricanes continue to make an impact on the recruiting trail and they did so on Tuesday night. They landed a commitment from 2023 four-star wide receiver Nathaniel Joseph.

Joseph is the 16th overall wide receiver in the 2023 class.  He is the 23rd overall player in his class from the state of Florida per the 247 Sports Composite Rankings and has a numerical rating of 93 from 247Sports. He was initially committed to Clemson, and made his pledge on September 10, 2021. Joseph decommitted from the program on June 14, 2022.

Joseph was recruited to the Miami Hurricanes by offensive coordinator Josh Gattis. Gattis has had a string of solid commitments best in the past couple of days. He helped the program land four-star quarterback Jaden Rashada on Sunday and now he has landed Joseph for the wide receiver room. He has had himself quite a week, and it isn’t over yet.

What can Joseph bring to Miami Hurricanes?

Joseph brings a variety of skills to the Miami Hurricanes. For one, he is a solid kick returner. He can use his speed to get upfield quickly as soon as he catches the football. This makes him especially dangerous on the special teams unit.

That speed translates well as a wide receiver. He is on the shorter side at five-foot-eight, 170 pounds. However, that is when his speed really comes into play. He is able to make things happen after the catch. He is one of those players that all you need to do is get the football in his hands. Once he gets the ball in his hands, he can let his natural skill take over.

I could see certain instances where Miami could use him in the backfield in terms of trick plays in certain situations. Again, with these types of speedy playmakers, all you need to do is get them the football and let them go to work. Joseph is a dynamic playmaker that can help the Hurricanes open up their offense and allow them a little flexibility in terms of playcalling.

Currently, the 2023 Miami Hurricanes recruiting class ranks 26th overall nationally. This is a class that now has three four-star commitments. Rashada and athlete Robby Washington are the others.

This is a very talented class for the Miami Hurricanes and it seems like the commitments are continuing to fly. This is he Mario Cristobal effect. Hopefully, it can translate on the field.

 

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Miami Hurricanes land cornerstone 2023 commitment in Jaden Rashada

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The Miami Hurricanes were able to pick up a major commitment on Sunday afternoon as they landed 2023 quarterback Jaden Rashada.

Rashada is a four-star recruit. He is the seventh overall quarterback in the 2023 class, and the fifth overall player in his class from the state of California per the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

He was recruited to the Hurricanes by offensive coordinator Josh Gattis.

What can he bring to the Miami Hurricanes

The Miami Hurricanes are getting an extremely solid quarterback. One of the most noticeable traits about Rashada’s game is his pass placement. He does a good job of putting footballs in places where only his receivers can get it.

He is not a scrambling quarterback. A pocket passer would be the perfect term to describe him. That is not a knock on him by any means. With his pocket-passing abilities comes arm strength. The Miami Hurricanes are getting a quarterback with a cannon arm.

He is also a quick-decision-maker. As soon as the ball is snapped, he identifies his target and he gets rid of the ball. Miami wants quarterbacks who can make and identify reads quickly. Rashada can certainly do that. He also does a good job of seeing the field. This helps him when he has to throw the deep ball. He can immediately identify a mismatch and throw it downfield.

The program now has two very good quarterbacks for the 2023 class. Rashada is one of them, while Emory Williams is the other. The class itself ranks 33rd overall nationally per the 247Sports Team rankings.

Rashada has the ability to be a cornerstone recruit for the 2023 class. His arm strength, plus decision-making should be able to keep the Hurricanes on track under center. Not only does he have the potential to make an impact, he also gives Miami some quarterback competition for the future.

The future itself is bright in the quarterback room, and under this coaching staff, it has the potential to get even brighter.

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Miami Hurricanes: 2023 WR Lamar Seymore decommits from program

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The Miami Hurricanes are losing a commitment, as wide receiver Lamar Seymore committed from the program on Thursday morning.

Seymore was one of the first recruits in the 2023 class. He has a numerical rating of j 87 per the 247Sports Rankings. He was a three-star recruit. Seymore initially committed to the Hurricanes back on April 16, 2020 during the Manny Diaz era.

A lot can change in recruiting in two years, and it looks like that is what has happened with Seymore. Since his commitment to Miami, he has received interest from a bunch of big-time schools. Most recently, he received an offer from UCF on May 4.

He also has received offers from Florida State, Penn State, West Virginia, and UCF.

It’s also important to note that things really exploded for him on the field as well. Last season, he caught 26 passes for 550 yards and seven touchdowns. The Miami Central Rockets went 12-2 and won the Florida 5A Championship. He was a key offensive piece in helping them get there.

Miami Hurricanes have options at wide receiver

To me, this is not a big loss for the Miami Hurricanes. They are linked to several big-name recruits including five-star wide receiver Jalen Brown. Nathaniel Joseph is also coming this weekend, though Miami may have difficulty landing him. They are getting some big-time talent to come visit Coral Gables, particularly these next couple weekends.

Now that Mario Cristobal and his staff are out on the recruiting trail, it is a whole different ballgame than the previous regime. In my opinion, this was a smart move for both sides. The coaching staff can get a wide receiver that they’ve recruited into the class. Seymore can find somewhere that is more comfortable for him.

Recruiting is constantly moving and changing. This latest news is the perfect example of that.

 

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Miami Hurricanes ’23 targets Jalen Brown and Jaden Rashada on campus

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The Miami Hurricanes have been busy on the recruiting trail over the past couple of weeks. They have been able to get some big-time recruits to come to campus, and Wednesday was no exception. Four-star quarterback Jaden Rashada was on campus, and five-star wide receiver Jalen Brown was also in Coral Gables.

Brown posted on his Instagram story Wednesday afternoon, with Rashada in a Miami uniform.

Rashada is the seventh overall quarterback in the 2023 class, and  the seventh overall player in his class from the state of California per the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

Brown is the fourth overall wide receiver in the 2023 class and the eighth overall player in his class from the state of Florida per the 247Sports Composite Rankings.  He is set to announce his commitment on Sunday, June 26.

Right now, Brown has several major offers from big-time programs. In addition to Miami, he also has offers from the likes of LSU, Michigan, Florida State, and Texas A&M. Those programs figure to be the most involved in his recruitment.

Brown is being recruited to Miami by offensive coordinator Josh Gattis. He has 34 offers in total.

What could Brown bring to the Miami Hurricanes?

Measuring in at six-foot-one, 170 pounds, he would be a big get for the Miami wide receiver room. He has big-play ability and can do it from multiple areas of the field. Brown can make things happen after the catch, as he turns up field as soon as he gets the football. He could also be a viable option on the outside.

Brown is a playmaker in every sense of the word. As long as he gets the ball in his hands, he can make things happen. His versatility and multi-faceted style of play would be a welcome addition for the Hurricanes.

When you look at the 2023 recruiting class, wide receiver is a positional priority. They already have a wide receiver in the class and Lamar Seymore ,and another potential wide receiver fit in Robby Washington. The class itself ranks 33rd overall in the country per the 247Sports Team Rankings.

It’s never a dull day in the Miami Hurricane recruiting world, and Wednesday was proof of that.

 

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Miami Hurricanes land 2023 gunslinger in Emory Williams

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More good news continued for the Miami Hurricanes on Monday as they were able to land a commitment from 2023 quarterback Emory Williams.

Williams is a three-star quarterback. He was recruited by offensive coordinator Frank Ponce, and had a sizable offer sheet.

In addition to Miami, he also held offers from Arkansas State, Indiana, and USF.

This is a commitment that has come full circle in a way. Miami was one of the first programs to extend Williams an offer back in April. Now, they have him in the fold.

Williams passed for 2,202 yards, 18 touchdowns and two interceptions in nine games played for Milton High School last year. He had a 64% completion percentage, and passed for 245 yards per game. He also had four rushing touchdowns on the year.

Williams is a gun-slinger. He throws the ball with tremendous accuracy, particularly on the deep ball. This is in line with the types of other quarterbacks the Miami Hurricanes have recruited. He is a pass-first quarterback, and doesn’t have the running skills that many college football quarterbacks have in today’s game. He is not that type of quarterback.

Miami Hurricanes are building out their offense

When you look at the 2023 recruiting class, Miami is doing a good job of trying to round out the entire offense. They have tight ends in Jackson Carver and Reid Mikeska. They also have a wide receiver in Lamar Seymour. One of the traits of a good recruiting class is adding talented pieces that fit with each other. I am seeing a plan on the offensive side of the football.

With this commitment, the Miami Hurricanes now have eight in the 2023 class. The class itself ranks 29th overall nationally and seventh overall in the ACC. I expect that number to improve as the weeks and months go on.

The Miami Hurricanes got a player that they have been wanting. This is a classic case of the coaching staff identifying a player, and making sure they get him. Williams is a type of player that can become a cornerstone of a class. Now, it’s all about the results.

 

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Miami Hurricanes land Reid Mikeska as loaded ’23 TE room takes shape

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The Miami Hurricanes had a big Sunday, receiving two commitments from offensive players. They landed wide receiver Colbie Young to begin the day, and they finished the day with a commitment from 2023 tight end Reid Mikeska.

Mikeska is a three-start tight end. He is the 29th overall tight end in the 2023 class, and has a numerical rating of 86 per the 247Sports Rankings.

He caught 24 passes for 229 yards and four touchdowns in the 2021 season for Bridgeland High School. The Cyprus, Texas native was part of a team that reached the Class  6A regional final.

His offer sheet was extremely impressive. The Miami Hurricanes managed to beat out several top programs for his services. Oklahoma, Clemson, and Alabama were some of the bigger programs to send an offer his way. Florida, Florida State, and Oregon were others. He was recruited in Miami by Stephen Feld.

This marks the second commitment in less than a week for Feld, as he also helped Miami land Jackson Carver last Wednesday.

What could he bring to the Miami Hurricanes?

Mikeska measures in at six-foot-five, 233 pounds. He will give the Miami Hurricanes a competent weapon in the passing game as well as somebody who’s not afraid to block. He can make things happen after the catch, and uses his size to bulldoze over defenders. This could certainly help Miami in a variety of ways, as that will allow them to have a player that can block for the running backs.

This offer is an interesting paradox in terms of Miami’s tight end commitments over the past week. Carver is more of a playmaking weapon. I see Mikeska as somebody that can handle more of the blocking duties. That’s not to say he is one-dimensional. Blocking was just something that really popped out on his highlight tape.

Miami has liked having two playmaking tight ends at the position over the years, and that trend continues with this commitment.

With this commitment, the 2023 Miami Hurricanes recruiting class ranks 37th overall nationally. Mikeska’s commitment makes the tight end room that much deeper for Miami.

Time will tell how Mikeska is going to be utilized. Chances are he will be able to make a positive impact in Coral Gables.

 

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Miami Hurricanes land downfield threat with Colbie Young commitment

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The Miami Hurricanes picked up a commitment on Sunday from JUCO wide receiver Colbie Young.

Young comes to the Hurricanes from Lackawanna Community College as a member of the class of 2022. He is not ranked in the 247Sports Composite or regular rankings.

He was recruited to Miami by offensive coordinator Josh Gattis. The wide receiver will join the program at the end of June, and adds to a 2022 class that ranked 16th overall nationally, as noted by InsideTheU’s Gaby Urrutia.

Young recorded 24 catches for 472 yards and nine touchdowns last season, averaging 19 yards per reception. It was enough to garner him offers from the likes of Florida State, Tennessee, and Penn State.

What does he bring to the Miami Hurricanes?

This gives Miami another downfield weapon for Tyler Van Dyke. At the conclusion of the spring, many fans were not convinced that Miami had a reliable weapon. They certainly have a lot of depth pieces and players that can be developed. As it stands right now, they don’t have many that can provide instant production.  It’s worth noting that they lost a guy who had that capability in Mike Harley.

Young has the opportunity to be that downfield weapon. He is in a position where he may need to be relied upon heavily. He has enough skills to where it shouldn’t be a problem if his number is called upon  frequently. Young has three years of eligibility, which could help him develop over the next couple of seasons.

This was a big commitment for the Miami Hurricanes, as it gives them production for a number of seasons, as well as a player that fits the offensive style they want to bring to the table. Half of the key to a good offense is surrounding the quarterback with players that fit his style. Miami is doing a good job of building out their class and finding players that fit.

 

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Miami Hurricanes in good position for JUCO WR visiting this weekend

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The Miami Hurricanes have another big recruiting weekend, and it may and with at least one commitment. JUCO wide receiver Colbie Young is set to visit the program this Friday, and things are in good standing for the Hurricanes.

Young is not rated in the 247Sports Composite or regular rankings. He does however have an extensive offer sheet. Miami, Pittsburgh, and Virginia Tech are the three teams that he has shown the most interest in. All of those programs have extended an offer his way. He also has offers from the likes of Florida State and Tennessee.

The Hurricanes could be in a position where they could get a commitment from Young this weekend, per Matt Shodell of CaneSport. He is being recruited to Miami by Josh Gattis.

He had 24 catches for 472 yards and four touchdowns in nine games last season for Lackawanna Community College.

What could he bring to Miami Hurricanes?

Young could bring a little bit of everything to Miami. He is a downfield playmaker, and that allows him to be a matchup nightmare. At six-foot-four, 220 pounds, he is the perfect size for a downfield threat. He is very good at going up and getting footballs, and athleticism is one of his biggest strengths.

Young is not limited to just being able to stretch the field. He can also make things happen after the catch. This allows him to showcase his speed, and he can make things happen when given open space.

This would be a big pick up for Miami, as they continue to add to the 2023 recruiting class.  They already have a wide receiver in the class in Lamar Seymore. The class is ranked 42nd overall in the country right now but I expect that ranking to improve. That ranking could change by the end of this weekend, especially if Young commits. He would give them another playmaker and a class that is full of them.

We’ll just have to wait and see if Miami lands a commitment from Young. Right now, things are looking promising.

 

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Miami Hurricanes: Wide receiver Nathaniel Joseph will visit Coral Gables

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The Miami Hurricanes will get a visit from wide receiver Nathaniel Joseph later this month.

Joseph decommitted from Clemson this week, as the wide receiver now looks to explore other options. He is set to visit Coral Gables on June 24. He originally committed to Clemson back on September 10, 2021.

Joseph is a four-star recruit. He is the 17th overall wide receiver in the 2023 class, and the 20th overall player in the class from the state of Florida per the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

Right now, Louisville, Miami, and Texas A&M are the three programs that he is most focused on. He is being recruited to Miami by offensive coordinator Josh Gattis.

Joseph would bring variety of skills to Miami Hurricanes

Joseph is a playmaker, and he can do a little bit of everything offensively. He is mostly a slot receiver, but he also has the ability to return kicks. He did so for Miami Edison.

In addition to his kick returning abilities, he is a very solid receiver. He gets out of his breaks quickly, and runs clean routes. Speed is a major element of his game, and it allows him to make things happen. This is something that Miami has certainly paid attention to.

Joseph is a bit on the smaller side at five-foot-eight, 170 pounds. However, his intangibles make up for his height and it allows him to be an effective playmaker in various packages and situations. The Miami Hurricanes would definitely benefit from his playmaking abilities, and Gattis would certainly have a productive weapon to work with.

Currently, the 2023 Miami Hurricanes recruiting class ranks 43rd overall in the country. However, the class has six commitments and will continue to build out. At this point in the summer, the fact that six commitments are already in the class is a good thing. Games have not even been played yet. Games (and wins) may expedite top recruits coming to Coral Gables and subsequently committing later this fall.

 

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Miami Hurricanes: Jackson Carver brings vertical threat to program

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The Miami Hurricanes were able to add to the 2023 recruiting class on Tuesday afternoon. Three-star tight end Jackson Carver committed to the program.

Carver is the 28th overall tight end in the 2023 class, and the third -ranked player in his class from the state of Indiana 247Sports Composite Rankings.

Carver had an extensive offer sheet. In addition to Miami, he also had offers from Auburn, Iowa, Florida State, Michigan State, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. He was recruited to the hurricanes by Stephen Feld.

What could Carver bring to the Miami Hurricanes? He brings all the qualities needed in today’s modern game of college football. He can get down the field quickly, and he has speed to do so. As soon as the ball is snapped, he is able to get out of his break quickly. It’s almost like he is a wide receiver at the tight end position, due to his playmaking ability.

One of the things that stuck out to me when watching his highlights was his speed. Measuring in at six-foot-six, 220 pounds, he has the ability to be a playmaker partly because of it. He is a matchup nightmare for corners, and I can see him really excelling with the types of quarterbacks the Hurricanes are  trying to bring into the program.

Miami Hurricanes are building offensive identity

The Miami Hurricanes are looking for pocket-passers, as evidenced by the types of quarterbacks they have recruited. They want players that can throw the ball down the field and quickly locate their first read. The best programs supply the cornerbacks with weapons that fit their play style. That’s exactly what the Miami Hurricanes are trying to do right now. Now, they just need a stellar influx of quarterbacks in the coming years.

This commitment helps continue to build an already-strong Miami recruiting class. Right now they are ranked 40th in the country. There is a solid base of talent there. Carver is the third overall recruit in the class, based purely off numerical rating.

In any event, this was a big get for the Miami Hurricanes. Carver fits the offensive identity that the program wants to put out moving forward. Perhaps more than that, he is a playmaker that should be able to make an impact, and subsequently become well-known in the ACC.