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Miami Hurricanes land four-star edge defender Cyrus Moss

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Saturday, the Miami Hurricanes received a commitment from 2022 edge defender Cyrus Moss.

A four-star recruit, Moss is the sixth overall edge player in the 2022 class, as well as the second overall player in his class from the state of Nevada per the 247Sports Composite Rankings. Moss comes to Miami from Bishop Gorman. Miami is no stranger to Bishop Gorman. Former Miami tight end Brevin Jordan played high school football there.

Moss had a bunch of offers on the table. In addition to Miami, he also held offers from Alabama, Clemson, Colorado, Florida, Florida State, Texas, and Notre Dame. He had 30 offers in total.

Moss brings defensive versatility to Miami Hurricanes

Measuring in at six-foot-six, 220 pounds, Moss played both the edge defender and outside linebacker at Bishop Gorman. He is very good at disrupting the passing game, as he is able to follow the quarterbacks eyes very well and bat down passes. In addition to his explosiveness, he is also a very patient player. He is not afraid to sit back and let the play develop and then attack before the play develops fully.

Moss will be able to bring a pass-rushing presence to the Miami Hurricanes as well as a player that can disrupt offenses in the backfield. He is the type of player that you could build a defense around. Edge rushers are extremely important. We see in the NFL the premium that is placed on the position itself. The fact that Moss is able to bring that as well as other elements to his game is crucial. Having a good edge defender is important in football these days.

Currently, the 2022 Miami Hurricanes recruiting class ranks 48th nationally and seventh overall in the ACC per the 247Sports Team Rankings. All things considered, Mario Cristobal and his coaching staff have done a nice job of putting their mark on this class. They have managed to keep a lot of the original commitments to the class as well as add their own flair to it. We thought that there may be fireworks this weekend, and there certainly was.

 

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Miami Hurricanes key lineman target set to visit this month

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We know that the Miami Hurricanes are going to have a big recruiting month. Hopefully, some news will come in favor of Miami this weekend at the All-American Bowl. However, there are some other dates that we should keep an eye on.

One of those dates is January 22. That is the day that Monroe Freeling plans to visit Miami. This was first reported by Brian Dohn of InsideTheU.

Freeling is a four-star offensive tackle. He is the ninth overall offensive tackle in the 2023 class, and the top player in his class from the state of South Carolina per the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

This is certainly interesting to me for a couple reasons. For one, this is a case where the coaching staff, specifically Mario Cristobal and Alex Mirabal, will be following up. They have done their homework on this lineman before.

Another reason this is a little bit intriguing to me is because he was offered by the Miami Hurricanes when Manny Diaz was still the head coach. The offer was officially extended on May 29. Points of contact have already been established. In both cases, this could help the current coaching staff land him.

As we’ve seen here in the last couple of days, Miami has really begun to focus on getting offensive lineman into the program.

What would he bring to Miami Hurricanes?

Measuring in at six-foot-seven, 283 pounds, Freeing s a physically imposing lineman. One of the things that jumped out to meet when watching his film was that he was not afraid to finish his blocks. This in turn opened up holes and running lanes for the running backs.

One of the key things that  was noticeable was that he was a dominant force on the line. This is something I am noticing with all of the lineman that Miami is interested in. They all seem to be dominating matchups, and  are physical.

Currently the Miami 2023 recruiting class ranks 46th nationally and sixth overall in the ACC per the 247Sports Team Rankings. This is certainly nothing to worry about, as I expect those rankings to improve shortly.

I will be interested to see what comes of Freeling’s visit. This is another case where the Miami Hurricanes could be in a good position to land a recruit.

Miami Hurricanes in good spot with four-star RB TreVonte’ Citizen

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As the Miami Hurricanes continue to recruit, they appear to be in a good position for a running back. TreVonte’ Citizen is one of the top running backs of the 2023 class. He is considering the Hurricanes, and they have been one of the schools he’s been in close contact with per Steve Wlitfong of 247Sports.

Citizen is a four-star running back, and is  the ninth overall running back in the 2022 class. He is the 10th overall player in his class from the state of Louisiana per the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

Right now, all Crystal Balls have him going to LSU. He has offers from several big-name schools , including LSU, Texas A&M, Florida, and Miami.

His statistics are pretty impressive. In three years of recorded statistics, he recorded 135 carries for 121 yards and 14 touchdowns. His best season came in 2020 as he carried the ball 62 times for 615 yards and eight touchdowns.

He could give boost to Miami Hurricanes running game

Measuring in at 6 feet, 217 pounds, Citizen is a physical running back. He hits holes hard, and is not afraid to take on contact. Citizen would be a solid running back in the red zone. He is a complete running back in the sense that he has an element of elusiveness when he runs, and he also has physicality. That physicality would allow Miami to have an automatic weapon in the red zone.

Citizen would give the  Miami Hurricanes a playmaker at running back, and that is something they have not had in the past couple seasons.  Last season, Miami ranked third-to-last in the ACC with 127.7 yards per game.  He obviously would not be able to give them a boost for the 2022 season, but a commitment could allow Miami to get the ball rolling for the future. Building a successful pipeline at running back would be important.

It will be interesting to see how his recruitment plays out. One thing is for certain, Miami is definitely in the picture.

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Miami Hurricanes: Alex Mirabal in the fold as offensive line coach

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There was a bit of news on Sunday for the Miami Hurricanes as Alex Mirabal changed his Twitter bio. It is now changed to signify the fact that he is the offensive line coach for the Hurricanes.

A former high school teammate of Mario Cristobal’s, Mirabal served as the associate head coach as well as the offensive line coach while the two were at Oregon.

There could be more news for Miami coming on the coaching staff front as early as this week. As the season continues to wind down, more names continue to swirl. Names to keep in mind include Aaron Feld to fill a strength and conditioning role. Joe Salave’a could potentially fill role of defensive line coach.

In addition to those two, Brian McLendon could be named wide receivers coach. Jim Mastro could also join the staff, potentially as a running backs coach. All of the coaches listed above were with Cristobal while he was at Oregon.

Mirabal has coached four NFL draft picks. His most notable one was 2021 first-round selection Penei Sewell. In addition to NFL draft picks, he coached five All-Americans during his time at Oregon.

He is also a solid recruiter recruiting seven four-star lineman in the past two and a half years. He knows how to recruit.

In getting Mirabal, the Miami Hurricanes have a coach that is the complete package. He knows how to develop talent and get that talent to the NFL. Mirabal is very good at identifying talent, as shown by his recruiting prowess. Having a coach that has several areas of strength is a tremendous asset to a staff. Mirabal was a tremendous asset to Cristobal while he was at Oregon, and I have a feeling that will be the case with both of them in Miami.

Mirabal to Miami is a tremendous grab for the Hurricanes. Now all we need to wait for is the rest of the coaching staff to be official.

 

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Miami Hurricanes: Top 2023 RB set to come to Elite Prospect Day

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Earlier this week, it was announced the Miami Hurricanes would be hosting an Elite Prospect Day on January 22. This event is expected to draw some of the top recruits in the country. One player whose name will be on the guest list is five-star running back Richard Young.  He is the top running back in the 2023 recruiting class. This was first reported by Gaby Urrutia of InsideTheU.

Young is the 16th overall player in the 2023 class, and the fifth overall player from the state of Florida per the 247Sports composite rankings.

His offer sheet is very impressive. Alabama, Clemson, and Ohio State are the biggest schools that have extended him an offer. Florida has given him an offer as well. He is highly-coveted. For their part, Miami put out their offer on January 17, 2020.

Young had an extremely impressive 2021 season for Leigh Senior High School. He carried the ball 196 times for 1,755 yards and 19 touchdowns. In three seasons of recorded high school statistics, Young tallied 407 rushing attempts for 3,591 yards and 33 touchdowns.

What could he bring to Miami Hurricanes?

Measuring in at five-foot-11, 200 pounds, Young can identify running lanes quickly. Once he sees an opening, he immediately hits it. One of the most impressive things about his play is his initial burst of speed. As soon as he gets the football in his hands, he shoots through the gaps. In turn, he forces the second level of defense to collapse quickly.

Currently, the 2023 Miami Hurricanes recruiting class ranks 44th nationally and sixth overall in the ACC per the  247Sports Team Rankings. I would undoubtedly expect to those numbers to change, as Mario Cristobal and his coaching staff begin to make their mark.

Young is one of the most coveted running backs in recent memory. Cristobal has never shied away from a pursuit of a top prospect. Landing young that would undoubtedly be a proverbial notch in Cristobal’s belt.

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Miami Hurricanes: 4-star OL Dave Luli offered by ‘Canes, visit date set

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Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal and his coaching staff have been working hard on the recruiting trail. The Hurricanes are a ‘top priority’ for four-star offensive lineman Dave Luli. This was first reported by Gaby Urrutia of InsideTheU.

This is certainly big news for a couple of reasons. For one, Luli committed to Oregon on July 17. He decommitted on December 25, and was offered by Miami on December 28.

The second important piece of this is that he will take a visit to Miami on January 14. He is being recruited by Alex Mirabal who is currently the offensive guards coach and offensive assistant coach.

There is an Oregon connection there as Mirabal was the associate head coach at Oregon. In addition, he helped out with the offense and offensive line.

What could Luli bring to Miami Hurricanes?

In watching some of his film, Luli would certainly be a big get for Miami. Measuring in at six-foot-five, 315 pounds, he is a very physical lineman. He is able to extend his hands as soon as the ball is snapped, and that allows him to gain immediate leverage. Luli would be able to make a big impact in both the running game and in pass protection.

Currently, the Miami Hurricanes 2022 recruiting class is headlined by defensive lineman Nyjalik Kelly. The class also has one transfer in Jake Lichtenstein, who came via the transfer portal from USC. All things considered, the recruiting class is pretty solid. Especially as the Hurricanes undergo a coaching change, there are some names to work with here in a day and age where stability is not always prevalent in college football.

It will be interesting to see what happens on January 14. Could we see a commitment on that day? That remains to be seen. However, I will be watching that day closely. As Cristobal continues to put his stamp on this program, the Oregon connection could potentially be something that seals the deal.

 

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Miami Hurricanes: Punter Lou Hedley returning for 2022 season

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The Miami Hurricanes will have one of the nation’s best punters back in the fold. Sunday, Lou Hedley announced he would be returning to the program for the 2022 season. He made the announcement via his Instagram.

Last season, Hedley had another solid campaign for Miami. He punted the ball 47 times, averaging 44.93 yards per punt. He had 1,856 total punt yards, and landed 10 punts inside the 20.

Currently, Miami has four punters on the roster.

All throughout his collegiate career, he has been nothing short of consistent. He was named a Ray Guy Award finalist in 2020, an award given to the nation’s best punter.

This is certainly good news for the Miami Hurricanes. Have the is one of the best punters in the nation, and as we all know, field position is extremely important. Finding consistent special teams players at the collegiate level is not easy.

Often times when a new coaching staff is introduced, a lot of turnover can happen. In Headley’s  case, he plans to stay with the program. This is definitely a big win for Mario Cristobal and his coaching staff.

 

 

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Sure, punter is not exactly a sexy position. However, the Miami Hurricanes have one of the best at the position in their program. That certainly means something. In a day and age of college football transfers and the transfer portal, Hedley’s news is great for the program.

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Dolphins bringing LB Jaelen Phillips back gradually

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When the Miami Dolphins drafted Jaelen Phillips with the 18th overall pick of the 2021 NFL draft, it was with the understanding they were taking a chance with his health. Phillips has suffered wrist injuries, ankle injuries, and numerous concussions in his college career. Now, Phillips is dealing with another injury, one that’s either kept him limited in practice, or not practicing at all. Needless to say, it’s been a slow start for the Miami Hurricane standout.

Before the start of Miami’s first preseason game, Jaelen Phillips was among the players sitting out. This is in spite of the fact that Phillips practiced against the Bears during their joint sessions. Lately the Dolphins have been tight-lipped regarding player injuries. If they can help it, they won’t disclose the details. But one thing head coach Brian Flores was willing to admit was that their plan is to bring Jaelen Phillips along slowly.

“Again, when we are trying to work guys back, we just want to take our time and not have any setbacks.” Flores said on Tuesday. “We plan on working him in against Atlanta whether it is both days, the first day. We will talk through that. Again, he’s doing everything he can possibly do to get out there. As a young guy, he needs reps but at the same time, we want to be smart with our plan to bring him back. We are working him back in.”

The brief time he practiced against Chicago, reports circulated that he was playing with the starting unit as a buck linebacker. This means he was responsible for rushing the passer as well as dropping into pass coverage when needed.

One of the biggest things Jaelen Phillips has going for him is his versatility. Just nine days earlier, Dolphins defensive coordinator Josh Boyer talked about how Phillips’s flexibility opens up endless possibilities for the defense to play with.

“I think there are a number of things I think he can do for us.” Boyer said on August 9. “Obviously we’d like to get him out there and see as many things as we can. I think it’s not just unique to him, it’s all players; and we try to make them as multiple as possible. I think the more that guys can do from a position flexibility standpoint, it makes you a little bit more multiple as a defense and it gives them more value as a player. If he can do a couple things that are end-type responsibility and do a couple things that are backer-type responsibility – the other thing is it allows us to be multiple. You don’t necessarily know where guys are gong to line up play after play after play.”

Phillips’s fellow linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel was also asked about the rookie out of Miami, and he had plenty of praise to offer as well.

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“He’s very quick and fast. His first step is explosive.” Van Ginkel said on Tuesday. “He’s also strong at the top, so he’s got many different moves he can work with. I love how he comes in and works every day. His will to get better and all of that is there on a day-to-day basis. You love to see that.”

In the grand scheme of things, the NFL is a marathon, not a sprint. It makes sense for the Dolphins to use caution with Jaelen Phillips. Especially if they intend to have him available during the regular season.

As Miami plays host to Atlanta, it will be worth keeping a close eye on Phillips. He definitely has some catching up to do on the field. With any luck, he’ll get up to speed faster to make up for the extra recovery time.

Luis Sung has covered the Miami Dolphins for numerous outlets such as Dolphins Wire for seven years. Follow him on Twitter: @LuisDSung

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Miami Hurricanes: Markeith Willams adds to loaded safety position

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The Miami Hurricanes got another big commitment at the safety position on Wednesday night. 2022 four-star safety Markeith Williams committed to the program.

Williams is the 17th overall safety in the 2022 class, and the 28th overall player in his class from the state of Florida per the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

In addition to Miami, he was being pursued heavily by Ohio State and Alabama. He was recruited to the Hurricanes by Ishmael Aristide and Travaris Robinson.

What can he bring to the table?

Measuring in at six-foot-one, 170 pounds, Williams has a little bit of everything in terms of a skill set. It sounds cliché to say, but quite frankly it’s true. He has tremendous length, and plays well on the outside. As soon as the ball is thrown, he is able to track it and go up and get it. Those coverage skills will come in handy, especially considering the level of quarterback talent in the ACC.

In addition to his coverage skills, he is also able to disrupt plays and make tackles if need be. He is very aggressive as soon as he finds the football, and can come down quickly and make a play. This could certainly help with the run defense of the Miami Hurricanes. Athleticism is key at the safety position, especially in this day and age.

With this commitment, the 2022 Miami Hurricanes recruiting class is shaping up nicely. The class itself ranks 47th overall nationally, and 10th overall in the ACC per the 247Sports Team Rankings.

After the 2022 class was slow to develop initially, the Miami Hurricanes have done a good job in landing  several impact recruits for the class. Furthermore, this commitment just goes to show that they know how to recruit the safety position. They are absolutely loaded in this area, and it has become a trademark of theirs in recruiting. Hopefully, the good times will continue to roll.

Miami Hurricanes ranked 16th in USA Today Coaches Poll

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As the hype continues to build around the 2021 Miami Hurricanes football season, that was reflected in a preseason poll on Tuesday. The Hurricanes were ranked 16th the in the country in the USA Today Coaches Poll. They finished the 2020 season 22nd overall.

Several of Miami’s opponents were also in the polls. If anything, that just reflects the difficult schedule Miami has ahead of them. Alabama was ranked as the top team, while North Carolina was ranked ninth overall.

Miami Hurricanes deep  on both sides of the football

The Miami Hurricanes return a deep group offensively , led by quarterback D’Eriq King. A loaded wide receiver group led by Mike Harley and Charleston Rambo should help Miami put together a strong season offensively.

A deep safety group highlighted by Bubba Bolden will be one to watch this season. With key returners on both sides of the football, the Miami Hurricanes look to make some noise in the ACC.

They will be tested immediately as they face a talented Alabama team in the opening week of the season. the Alabama Crimson times lost several starters to the NFL draft last season. Even still, quarterback Bryce Young and wide receiver John Metchie III should provide a challenge to the Miami secondary.

,in any event, Miami has the talent to increase that ranking. The Hurricanes just need to execute. That was a problem last season. Hopefully, they will have ironed things out for 2021. In what is a year filled with high expectations, the Miami Hurricanes have a chance to put themselves firmly back in the national spotlight.