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Miami Hurricanes: Mario Cristobal impressed with WR Brashard Smith

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With the spring game coming up on Saturday, Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal highlighted players that he thought stood out on Thursday. One of those players was wide receiver Brashard Smith, per David Lake of InsideTheU.com.

Smith is in line for a bigger role in the 2022 season. As a freshman, he recorded 14 catches for 199 yards and two touchdowns. He averaged 14.2 yards per reception last year. At 5-foot-10, 194 pounds, he is not the tallest receiver. Nevertheless, he is explosive.

Smith showed that explosiveness in two games in particular last season. He caught five passes for 91 yards and a touchdown against Central Connecticut State University on September 25. He also caught two passes for 90 yards and a touchdown against Virginia Tech on November 20.

Although he did not put up major numbers last season, Smith showed a little bit of what he could do. One statistic that really stood out was his yards per catch. He averaged 14.2 yards per reception last season, showcasing his ability to spread the field. That number ranked sixth among all Miami Hurricanes pass-catchers.

Head coach Mario Cristobal believes that Smith has been able to progress at a high level. As noted in a report from Lake, the head coach believes that Smith has been able to turn a corner this spring.

Following Thursday’s practice, Cristobal highlighted slot receiver Brashard Smith for his strong play: “A guy that is worth mentioning is Brashard Smith. The last three or four practices he has turned a corner and I told him that when he was going off the field because it was noticeable with the difference he made for the offense. He is a physical, tough guy.”

The importance of Smith’s progress should not be understated. Especially if the outside wide receivers are struggling over a course of the game, a slot receiver is a quarterback’s best friend. Particularly on third and long situations, slot receivers can help move the chains and gain those crucial yards after the catch.

If Smith can continue to work on his physicality and explosiveness, he could be yet another weapon for quarterback Tyler Van Dyke. Last season, we got a small chance to see what Smith could do. This year, he could have a chance to make a big impact.

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Miami Hurricanes land key offensive lineman in Jonathan Denis

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The Miami Hurricanes were able to land a commitment on Saturday evening. Interior offensive lineman Jonathan Denis committed to the program.

Denis has four seasons of eligibility remaining. He made his commitment announcement on Twitter Saturday evening.

As a prospect, Denis was a four-*recruit. He was the 14th overall offensive guard in his class, and the 53rd overall player in the 2020 class from the state of Florida per the 247Sports Composite Rankings. He committed to Oregon on July 27,2019.

A good get for Miami Hurricanes

This is another example of the coaching staff getting one of their guys. Denis was recruited by Alex Mirabal at Oregon. Denis has the ability to strike as soon as the ball is snapped. In particular, his ability to stand firm while pass-blocking should be an asset for the Hurricanes.

Not only does he block, he finishes them with force. That type of physical play style will be helpful to Miami in terms of the running game especially. In terms of pass-blocking, this allows him to give a clean pocket to the quarterbacks.

This marks the second Oregon offensive lineman that the Hurricanes have landed from the transfer portal. Miami was also able to grab Logan Sagapolu in January.

This is certainly a good depth get for Miami. The Hurricanes have experience on the line for 2022. D.J. Scafie Jr. Jakai Clark, Jalen Rivers, Justice Oluwaseun and, Zion Nelson, and John Campbell should all be a huge part of the line. Denis should add depth to the group, and he gives the coaching staff another player they are familiar with.

Overall, this is a strong get for the Miami Hurricanes. As they continue to build the program, the coaches  added some familiarity to the roster. Depth is the name of the game in college football. The Miami Hurricanes recognize that.

 

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Miami Hurricanes: Four-star QB Jadyn Davis impressed with program

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The Miami Hurricanes have been busy on the recruiting trail over the past couple of days. With several big-time visitors coming to campus, we are beginning to hear their impressions of Coral Gables. One of those prospects is quarterback Jadyn Davis.

Davis is a five-star recruit. He is the second overall player nationally in the 2024 class. He is the top quarterback in his class, and the top player from the state of North Carolina per the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

Davis has an extensive offer sheet. Boasting 24 offers in total, Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, and Texas are among the schools that have offered him. Miami has also extended him an offer as well.

What could he bring to Miami Hurricanes?

Davis has a unique skill set. In addition to being able to throw the ball down the field, he can also roll out of the pocket and make accurate throws. He stands strong in the pocket, identifies his target, and gets rid of the ball quickly. His decision-making was evident on his highlight tape. He did not hesitate, he identified the open receiver and got rid of the ball quickly.

The quick throws and accurate decision-making are two of his best qualities.

The quarterback was impressed by his visit to Miami. He has Miami high up on his list per a report from Matt Shodell of Canesport.

Currently, the Miami Hurricanes do not have anybody in the 2024 class. Right now, a lot of the focus is being put on 2023. With the way this coaching staff can recruit, the 2024 class could have a chance to be special as well.

As the Miami Hurricanes continue to build momentum in recruiting, this news regarding Davis is promising. Miami seems to want to get an impact quarterback, and that is needed to be successful in today’s brand of college football.

 

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Miami Hurricanes, Alex Mirabal pushing for Indiana OL commit

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The Miami hurricanes are going after offensive lineman, as they continue their quest to build the program. William Larkins has been hearing from the Miami Hurricanes “ all the time” according to a report from Matt Shodell of Canesport.

Larkins is currently committed to Indiana. He did so on March 31. However, he continues to hear from  offensive line coach Alex Mirabal quite frequently.

During the recruiting process, he also had offers from Florida Atlantic and Michigan. He was rated as a three-star lineman, and went to Chaminade-Madonna Prep.

What could he bring to Miami Hurricanes?

In watching some of his highlights, it was evident that he was a versatile lineman. He has the ability to stand firm with defensive lineman, and provide adequate pass protection. However, that was not the only thing he was able to do successfully. His agility was extremely noticeable, and it helped him get out in front on screen plays.

This is the type of lineman that this coaching staff wants to recruit. Not only do these lineman have to be solid pass-protectors. They have to assert their dominance physically on their matchup, and they have to be solid all-around athletes. Larkins certainly fits the bill here.

Currently, the Miami Hurricanes 2023 recruiting class ranks 19th nationally and third overall in the ACC per the 247Sports Team Rankings. This is a class that they are going to continue to build out. We have seen several visitors on campus over the past couple of days. With Larkins already working to plan his visit, he could be yet another talented recruit to check out the Coral Gables campus.

Although Larkin is already committed to Indiana, it would be difficult to count the Miami Hurricanes out of any recruiting battle. The program is on a roll, and it will be intriguing to see if Larkin will be a part of it.

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Miami Hurricanes: RB Cedric Baxter Jr to visit campus Wednesday evening

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The Miami Hurricanes will have a visitor on campus Wednesday. 2023 four-star running back Cedric Baxter Jr. will be on campus Wednesday. this was first reported by Gaby Urrutia of 247Sports.

Baxter is the second overall running back in his class and the seventh overall player in his class from the state of Florida per the 247Sports Rankings.

Baxter has an extensive offer sheet. He has offers from Florida, Miami, and Florida State. In addition to those three, he also has offers from the likes of Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Texas. With 52 offers in total, he is a sought-after player.

He rushed for 1,718 yards and 26 touchdowns for Edgewater High School last fall. He also played a small role in the passing game, catching seven passes for 102 yards and a touchdown.

Baxter is as explosive as running backs him. He can get to the second level quickly, as well as burst through the holes. He has good vision as a runner, and that allows him to explode on edge running plays. If a hole is not open in the middle of the line, he can bounce to the outside quickly without hesitation.

He would bring an immediate impact to the Miami running game. He has been compared to Alabama Crimson Tide running back Brian Robinson. The comparison is noticeable, given that Baxter has the same type of speed burst. He also brings the same type of north-south game to the table.

Currently, the 2023 Miami Hurricanes recruiting class has four commitments. The class itself ranks 19th nationally and third overall in the ACC per the 247Sports Team Rankings. If he were to commit to the program, Baxter would be the highest-rated commitment in the class.

Mario Cristobal and his coaching staff are recruiting at a torrid pace. It seems like every day, there are talented recruits visiting the campus. That probably won’t change anytime soon.

 

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Miami Hurricanes probable landing spot for former Oregon lineman

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The Miami Hurricanes could have another offensive lineman coming their way. Former Oregon lineman Jonathan Denis signed with the Ducks in the class of 2020. He entered the transfer portal on Sunday night, and there is a possibility he could end up with the Hurricanes.

As a recruit, Denis was a three-star lineman. He was the 14th overall offensive guard in the 2020 class, and the 53rd overall player in his class from the state of Florida per the 247Sports Composite Rankings. Denis committed to Oregon on July 27, 2019.

He did not see any action while at Oregon. While at South Dade High School, he was a two-year letterman, and a team captain as a senior.

Denis could end up with the Miami Hurricanes, as noted in a report by CaneSport.com. This would make sense, as he was recruited by Alex Mirabal while at Oregon.

Reunion with Mirabal could be good for Denis

Mirabal could help Denis continue to develop. Measuring in at six-foot-three, 279 pounds, Denis is a very sturdy lineman. As soon as the ball is snapped, he immediately engages his hands. He can also go up against edge defenders, which buys his quarterbacks enough time to scramble out if pressure is coming off the edge. He is very sound in his technique.

The Miami Hurricanes have a solid base on the offensive line. Center Jakai Clark, guard/tackles DJ Scaife and Justice Oluwaseun as well as guard Jalen Rivers all figure to be pieces on the line. Denis adds depth to the line, and gives Cristobal and Mirabal another one of their former recruits.

This would be another solid get for the Miami Hurricanes, as they continue to build their program in the Cristobal era.  Each day, the foundation for the future of the program is being set. Getting another physical lineman in the fold would add to that.

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Miami Hurricanes land former UCLA edge defender Mitchell Agude

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The Miami hurricanes were able to continue the positive vibes from Thursday night, as they were able to land a commitment on Friday. UCLA edge defender Mitchell Agude committed to the program.

Agude chose Miami over Oregon, Washington, and Tennessee. He had a host of people involved in his recruitment. Defensive analyst Jason Taylor, defensive line coach Joe Salave’a, and defensive ends coach Rod Wright were all involved in his recruitment. As Gaby Urrutia noted in his report, this was something Agude took notice of.

This is another big grab for the Hurricanes in terms of edge defenders. In the last two seasons at UCLA, he recorded 78 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 4 ½ sacks, and seven forced fumbles. His explosiveness off the edge is something that Miami has been looking for. When you think about how the edge position has evolved over the years, it’s now gone from a niche position to something that coaches recruit heavily.

 

 

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Miami Hurricanes have benefited from transfer portal

 

As a senior, he will have only one more year of eligibility. His addition now marks the seventh transfer for the Miami Hurricanes. In this particular class, defense has been something that the Miami Hurricanes have been able to land via the portal. Some of the more notable names include defensive lineman Jake Lichtenstein , defensive lineman Antonio Moultrie, and cornerback Daryl Porter.

Agude will have a chance to make an immediate impact, and this should allow him to be a key part of the defensive line. Miami wants to establish dominance at the edge position, and it’s interesting to see things come full circle. Who knows about dominance at the edge position? Jason Taylor.

Now Agude will have a chance to make a mark of his own, as the Miami Hurricanes look to usher in a new era of football. One thing appears to be certain. Defensive experience is a priority for the program. In terms of recruiting, Mario Cristobal is red hot right now.

Miami Hurricanes land pair of athletic brothers for ’23 class

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The Miami hurricanes received commitments from a pair of brothers on Thursday night. Four-star athlete Robby Washington and three-star linebacker Bobby Washington both committed to the program on Thursday night. This was first reported by Andrew Ivins of 247Sports.

Robby is the eighth overall athlete in the 2023 class, and the 16th overall player in his class from the state of Florida per the 247Sports Composite Rankings. Bobby is the 50th overall linebacker in his class, and the 97th overall player in his class from the state of Florida per the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

Measuring in at 5-foot-10, 170 pounds, Robbie played both the running back and wide receiver positions in high school. As a receiver, he shows tremendous athleticism. He is able to make things happen after the catch, and is able to use that athleticism to make plays. He does a nice job of adjusting to balls in the air, and has tremendous agility when catching the football.

What can Bobby bring to Miami Hurricanes?

Bobby Washington does a good job of tackling in the open field. He can identify a play quickly, and takes good angles in order to make a tackle. The fact that he is a good open-field tackler is important. Matchups are won and lost in the open field. Measuring in at 6-foot-3, 205 pounds, Washington as the agility needed in today’s offensive-minded game of college football. In addition to being versatile, he is also physical. He immediately wraps up and is able to make a sound contact on tackles.

The 2023 Miami Hurricanes recruiting class is continuing to rise the class ranks 19th nationally and third overall in the ACC per the 247Sports Composite rankings. Robby is now the highest-rated commitment in the class.

Overall, the Miami Hurricanes were able to get a pair of good athletes. Robby should add an immediate spark to the offense, while Bobby adds additional physicality to the defense.  Thursday was indeed a successful day for the Miami Hurricanes.

 

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Miami Hurricanes: WR Brandon Inniss sets visit date to Coral Gables

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Things have picked up for the Miami Hurricanes on the recruiting trail, and they are going to get a visit from a wide receiver target next Thursday. Five-star wide receiver Brandon Inniss is set to visit Coral Gables on March 24. He made the announcement via Twitter.

Inniss is the top wide receiver in the 2023 class, and the third overall player in his class from the state of Florida per the 247Sports composite rankings. Right now, he has been leaning towards USC, according to Crystal Ball predictions.

Even though Miami is not appear to be the favorite for his recruitment, the Hurricanes have still managed to stay in contact with him. Back in January, Mario Cristobal was still frequently in contact with the wide receiver.

With the type of recruiter that Cristobal is, the Hurricanes are certainly not out  of Inniss’s recruitment by any means. A visit to Miami could change his mind. Cristobal’s recruiting pitches are detailed, and set clear expectations. Getting the receiver to the campus to hear that pitch could work in the Hurricanes favor.

Innis would strengthen Miami Hurricanes recruiting class

Inniss’s would be an ideal downfield threat for the Hurricanes. He possesses that playmaking ability, and is able to make things happen after the catch. His speed and ability to get by defenders are two of his biggest assets.

Currently, the 2023 Miami recruiting class is setting up to be a good one. The class itself currently ranks 24th nationally and third overall in ACC per the 247Sports Composite Rankings. Antonio Tripp was the most recent commit for the class. The class has three commitments overall.

Even though the Miami Hurricanes may be on the outside looking in,  Inniss’s visit to campus next Thursday will be important. Whether or not Miami will be able to make any headway remains to be seen. Nevertheless, they will give it their best shot.

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Miami Hurricanes trying to flip Oklahoma OL commit Joshua Bates

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Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal is a master recruiter, and it appears he is trying to flip  an Oklahoma commitment. Miami is going after offensive lineman Joshua Bates, per CaneSports’ Matt Shodell.

Bates is the 36th overall interior offensive lineman in his class, and the fourth overall player in his class from the state of Colorado per the 247Sports Composite Rankings. He committed to the Oklahoma Sooners on August 13, 2021

Offensive  line coach Alex Mirabal is Bates’ primary recruiter for Miami.

What could Bates bring to Miami Hurricanes?

Measuring in at 6-foot-3, 280 pounds, base is extremely physical on the line. Once the ball is snapped, he is immediately able to get leverage on his man. He extends his hands quickly, and that allows him to use his physicality and when the snap. This is something that is common with the type of lineman that this Miami staff wants. They have to be physical, and they have to be able to create holes quickly. Bates can certainly do that, and his physicality is one of his biggest assets.

Even with only two commitments in the 2020 recruiting class, the class itself ranks 30th nationally and fifth overall in the ACC per the 247Sports Team Rankings. This is the first opportunity that the Miami hurricanes  will have to put together a full recruiting class with this staff. With the prospects they are going after, we could see this class turn into a top 15 one very soon.

With Miami looking for impactful offensive lineman it makes sense that Bates is on their radar. Especially with the Mirabal connection, it would be difficult to count Miami out  on his recruitment. Time will tell if the coaching staff will be able to  pry Bates away from Oklahoma. Nevertheless, they have begun to at least put their feelers out on his recruitment.

 

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