It was a mostly slow week on the recruiting front for the Hurricanes, but Mario Cristobal and staff continued to extend offers and schedule visits with some of the nation's top prospects.
Miami goes on the road this weekend to take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, so no prospects will be in town for a visit, but the Canes did send three offers to talented 2026 recruits this week.
Defensive lineman Damari Simeon shared the news of his offer on social media. Standing at 6-foot-3, 275 lbs., he's currently an unranked prospect, but already has the size of a division one player. With another year of development left until he will be making his college decision, he could become a top player in the class for Miami.
Blessed to receive my twenty-sixth offer from The University of Miami!! @HermitsFootball @CoachSantana @JasonTaylor @nicksparber417 @coachcristobal @Coach_DLaws @rickymremax @CoachAlstonK @kevinquinn74 @WideoutsCoach pic.twitter.com/UUZSO0lu3F
— Damari Simeon (@Damari_Simeon) November 5, 2024
Kenny Darby, wide receiver in the 2026 class, also received an offer from The U this week. Darby is a speedy wideout with a smaller frame, standing at just 6-foot, 170 lbs. He's the 17th ranked player in Louisiana, and holds offers from over 10 division one programs.
After a great conversation with @AREALGENTLEMEN & @Kevin_Beard9 I am blessed to receive an offer from University Of Miami @Kevin_Beard9 @Coachjscog @Kreyenbuhl11 @DanielTurnbow01 @oTRUEBLUEo @samspiegs @On3sports @247Sports @Rivals @adamgorney @RivalsFriedman pic.twitter.com/QAYitgUEi2
— Kenny Darby occasionally a 4⭐️ (@kennydarby3_) November 4, 2024
Davis McCray, another wideout from the 2026 class, also received an offer this week, and took to social media to share the news. McCray is from Cornerstone Christian School in San Antonio, Texas and is currently unranked, but standing at 6-foot-2, 190 lbs., the upside is apparent.
#AGTG After a great conversation with @TheCribSouthFLA, I’m blessed to receive an offer to @CanesFootball! #ItsAllAboutTheU @coach_cristobal @Kevin_Beard9 @AREALGENTLEMEN @CoachPop_Cooney @CornerstoneFB @CCSRecruitingFB @coach9cg @samspiegs @MikeM_Scout @BDammone @_RL_Martin pic.twitter.com/u6SYpr6aXm
— Davis McCray (@DavisMccray2026) November 3, 2024
Cristobal and his staff continue focusing on the future each and every week on the recruiting trail. This week, both a 2027 and 2028 prospect received offers from the Canes. Though both players obviously have a lot of time to develop as recruits, it's clear that Miami wants to make early impressions on some of the top talents of the future.
Blessed to receive a offer from The University of Miami!! @Kevin_Beard9 @AllenTrieu @adamgorney @RivalsWardlaw @SWiltfong_ @CoachRodOden pic.twitter.com/phbmzqRzgR
— Dakota Guerrant 6’1 180 ATH 2027 (@DakotaGuerrant1) November 5, 2024
Dakota Guerrant, who plays on both offense and defense as a wideout and defensive back, received an offer this week. He is 6-foot-1, 185 lbs., and has already shown a high level of versatility in his game in just two years of high school football.
#AGTG I am blessed to have received an offer from the University of Miami. @CanesFootball @coach_cristobal @CoachSantana_ @JasonTaylor @CoachLGuidry @CoachJsalavea @CoachDNic @DevontayTaylor @On3sports @Rivals @247Sports @Coach_Davis22 @CoachDre_ @CoachCarswell @CoachBeck56 pic.twitter.com/cjnlNoqj3e
— Christian Webb-Scott (@ChristianWebbS1) November 2, 2024
Though he is currently unranked, Christian Webb-Scott could quickly become a gem in the 2028 recruiting class. Standing at 6-foot-5, 220 lbs. as just a freshman, Webb-Scott is an absolute anomaly of a prospect. Miami is certainly looking to make itself known early to the promising prospect.
In a bit of unfortunate news for the Canes, former Miami commit Takaylen Muex decommitted this week and reopened his commitment. Muex had been committed to the Hurricanes since May.
I appreciate all the love Miami has giving me and after conversation and consideration I will be decomitting from university of Miami recruitment is back open !
— Takaylen“T.k’ Muex “ (@TkMuex) October 29, 2024
Lamar Brown, who is currently rated as the No. 1 player in the state of Louisiana for the 2026 recruiting class, officially named his final six schools this week, including Miami. Also included in the list were LSU, Alabama, Texas A&M, Tennessee and UCF.
NEWS: Five-Star IOL Lamar Brown is down to 6️⃣ Schools, he tells me for @on3recruits
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) November 3, 2024
The 6’5 280 IOL from Erwinville, LA is ranked as the No. 8 Recruit in the ‘26 Class (No. 1 IOL) per On3
Where Should He Go?https://t.co/kX552HmLwt pic.twitter.com/cywM7p19Ad
According to Gaby Urrutia of 247Sports, class of 2026 prospect Zion Elee has a scheduled visit with Miami for November 23rd. Elee is the No. 12 overall player in the class, and the first ranked edge rusher.
2025 commit Brock Schott took to social media to share his incredible stats from his high school career. He is the holder of four school records now for Leo High School in Leo, Indiana.
Thank you to my teammates & everyone that has helped me along the way!
— Brock Schott (@BrockSchott) November 6, 2024
SR: https://t.co/k8nEd0fdeE
Career stats:
101 rec (school record)
1717 rec yds (school record)
24 tot TDs
41 sacks (school record)
194 tackles
70 TFL (school record)
10 FF, 5 FR
1 INT
The No. 2 overall recruit in the 2026 class, Jackson Cantwell, shared his reaction to his visit to Miami from the Hurricanes dismantling of Duke.
Had a great time at The U yesterday! Very thankful to Coach Cristobal, Coach Mirabal, and everyone else that showed me a great time in Coral Gables. #NSGB @jperry_nixa @CoachMedley66 pic.twitter.com/raXA4oJ2S5
— Jackson Cantwell (@jcantwell2499) November 3, 2024
"Had a great time at The U yesterday! Very thankful to Coach Cristobal, Coach Mirabal and everyone else that showed a great time in Coral Gables," Cantwell wrote in a social media post.
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