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Player
Pos.
School
#21 Bentavious Thompson
HT/WT/40: 6-1/190/
RB
Killian HS
(Miami, FL)2/22/15 – Sunday afternoon, Miami-Killian running back Bentavious Thompson pledged to the Hurricanes. He is the third commit in UM’s 2017 class, joining Dwyer quarterback Toddy Centeio and linebacker Tyler Dunning, of Fort Lauderdale-Dillard.
Thompson, listed at 6-feet and 180 pounds, is not rated by Rivals or 247Sports. Last year as a sophomore, he became the first Killian player to rush for 1000 yards since Dolphins running back and former UM standout Lamar Miller.
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#22 Robert Burns
HT/WT/40: 5-11/205/4.58
RB
Gulliver Prep HS
(Miami, FL)2/23/15 – he pipeline between Miami and nearby Gulliver Prep continued to strengthen on Monday morning, as standout 2017 running back Robert Burns committed to the Hurricanes:
Yes! It’s official: I have verbally committed to the University of Miami #Canes @Rivals @BleacherReport @SFHSSports L pic.twitter.com/CkhJZ6tlXY
— Robert Burns (@RobertBurns_) February 23, 2015
The 5’10”, 210-pound prospect becomes the fourth p_layer_ from the Miami-Dade County institution to pledge to Miami since last summer. That group includes teammates Joseph Jackson (defensive end), Cedrick Wright (safety) and Dionte Mullins (wide receiver), who are each members of the 2016 class.
Burns became the program’s next coveted recruit with strong underclassman campaigns. The speedy sophomore has developed a reputation as a playmaker who is capable of taking it the distance regardless of where he receives the football.
He is tremendously agile, a credit to sustained balance in the trenches and beyond. Burns exhibits excellent bend, building momentum that results in violent collisions at the point of contact.
His size at this stage suggests he could eventually develop into a physical specimen with workhorse potential in college. Burns’ blend of burst and physicality brings a balanced approach to the offensive backfield.
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#31 Waynmon Steed Jr.
HT/WT/40: 6-0/221/4.73
LB
Central HS
(Miami, FL)2/28/15 – Another day. Another commit for Miami.
This time, Class of 2017 linebacker Waynmon Steed committed to the Hurricanes. The state champion linebacker had 83 tackles, two interceptions, a forced fumble and a sack last season.
So why did he pick Miami?
“Facilities, facilities, facilities,” Steed said. “Growing up, I’ve always heard about the pride of the Hurricanes in the city and I am going to try to help bring them back.”
Steed added that there are two additional attributes that stand out about him.
“I want to be a leader on and off the field,” he said. “And I have strong work ethic.”
The Canes were Steed’s third offer and he currently is unranked by the recruiting industry. His other early offers were from Florida Atlantic and Texas-San Antonio, although he was also reportedly receiving interest from Virginia, Georgia, Rutgers and N.C. State. [More…]
#55 Navaughn Donaldson
HT/WT/40: 6-5/330/5.70
OL
Miami Central HS
(Miami, FL)7/26/15 – The Miami Hurricanes landed a commitment from four-star offensive tackle Navaughn Donaldson Sunday, giving them depth for 2017.
The Miami Hurricanes landed a big-time commitment for the future late Sunday. 2017 offensive tackle Navaughn Donaldson (Miami, FL. Miami Central) committed to the program, making the announcement via Twitter.
He notched seven offers in total with Florida State, Georgia, Illinois, Miami, North Carolina State, North Carolina, and Temple all vying for his services. In the end, he decided that he wanted to try to make a name for himself at Miami. [More…]
#2 Nick Roberts
HT/WT/40: 5-11/177/4.45
CB
Oakleaf HS
(Orange Park, FL)8/9/15 – Nick Roberts, a 5-foot-11, 175-pound cornerback out of Orange Park (Fla.) Oakleaf, becomes commitment No. 9 in Miami’s 2017 recruiting haul.
Another defensive standout out of Orange Park (Fla.) Oakleaf is off the board and committed to Al Golden and the University of Miami. Nick Roberts, a 5-foot-11, 175-pound defensive back who’s about to kick off his junior campaign, is currently in Coral Gables for the Hurricanes’ U Day and made his college decision known Sunday afternoon.
In addition to Miami, Roberts has scooped up a handful of scholarship offers from South Carolina, Penn State, Cincinnati and Maryland among others. Roberts’ teammate and big-time 2016 linebacker, Shaq Quarterman, is a Miami commit that’s already signed a grant-in-aid agreement with the Hurricanes.
A number of different things factored into Roberts’ early pledge, including Miami’s rich tradition and ability to send player after player to the NFL ranks. He loves the city of Miami and says he’ll be playing “football in paradise” as well. The U was the total package for this defender out of Clay County.
Roberts is a well-rounded prospect that does a little bit of everything in the secondary. The three-star prospect is a striker that racked up 63 total tackles (41 solo) a season ago. Roberts was just as effective in pass coverage and recorded an eye-popping seven interceptions as well. [More…]
#12 Ahman Ross
HT/WT/40: 5-11/198/
DB
The Bolles School
(Jacksonville, FL)9/19/15 – Edging out Florida State, Al Golden and Miami have reeled in a commitment from one of the state’s top junior defensive backs in Ahman Ross.
Jimbo Fisher and Florida State had been the early front-runners in Ahman Ross’ recruitment for quite sometime, but it was another in-state institution that hit the jackpot and scooped up the defensive back’s commitment late Saturday evening.
Ross, a 2017 defensive back who plays his high school football for coach Corky Rogers and Jacksonville (Fla.) Bolles, has found a home and is slated to suit up for Al Golden and the University of Miami nearly two years from now.
The 5-foot-11.5, 185-pound Ross had a front row seat for the U’s overtime thriller vs. the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday, and found no reason to wait following his brief pit stop in the 305. [More…]
#44 Jon Ford
HT/WT/40: 6-5/250/4.80
DT/DE
Dillard HS
(Fort Lauderdale, FL)1/30/16 – Ford, who was initially offered by the previous coaching staff, quickly became a top target for Mark Richt and the new staff. At 6’5″ 260lbs, Ford has very good size and will only continue to develop. While he only has 14 offers at the current moment, Ford is a very talented p_layer_, a high 4-star prospect who figures to end up with 40+ offers at the end of his senior year.
Ford has elite level talent, and the thought of him develop under the watchful and seasoned eye of DL coach Craig Kuligowski is something all Miami fans should be excited about. There are still 12+ months before his signing day, but Ford is the kind of player who can end up being the foundation of the 2017 recruiting class.
Ford plays both DE and DT at the high school level, and could develop nicely at either spot moving forward. He is the 11th commit in the 2017 class, and the 1st defensive lineman in that group.
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#5 CJ Henderson
HT/WT/40: 6-1/175/4.35
CB
Columbus HS
(Miami, FL)2/12/16 – Cornerback Christopher Henderson (Miami/Columbus) committed to Miami, as first-reported by 247Sports.com.
“It felt like home,” Henderson said. “They have great people there. (Hurricanes cornerbacks) coach Mike Rumph is a great coach and he did the same thing we are going to do already.”
Henderson, an explosive athlete, will play on the island for the Canes.
“They are getting a shutdown cornerback,” Henderson said.
Henderson unofficially visited Miami this afternoon and told the staff he wanted in.
“They were all very excited,” Henderson said. “I committed as a cornerback and they were very surprised to hear from me. They all came into the office so that was pretty cool. They said they’re excited to have me and I’ll have a chance to play my freshman year. We even talked about me wearing number five just like I do now for Columbus.”
Henderson chose the Hurricanes over 16 other offers including Alabama and USC. He discussed why he felt like the time was right to commit to UM.
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#21 Billy Gibson Jr.
HT/WT/40: 6-1/175/4.45
S
Columbus HS
(Miami, FL)2/16/16 – Gibson (6-1, 185) gave his pledge to Mark Richt during an unofficial visit to UM on Tuesday afternoon.
“When I got the offer in January, I knew that Miami was the school I was going to go to,” Gibson told 247Sports.com national recruiting analyst Ryan Bartow.
Gibson is the second safety Miami has committed in the 2017 class, joining Jacksonville Bolles prospect Ahman Ross. Gibson discussed what he will be bringing to the UM defense.
“I’m a safety that can play in the box and make a lot of tackles or I can play deep against the pass,” Gibson said.
Gibson says his next order of business is recruiting two of his Southridge teammates, cornerback Shawn Davis and linebacker Nadarius Fagan to join him at Miami.
“I’m going to do everything I can to make sure they join me at Miami,” Gibson said. “I’m going to be recruiting them hard.”
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#2 Rodney Scott
HT/WT/40: 6-0/166/4.99
WR
Southridge HS
(Miami, FL)3/7/16 – The Miami Hurricanes have landed a significant recruiting win in 4-star receiver Rodney Scott, who has committed to The U over Florida and Alabama, per Ryan Bartow of 247Sports.
“It’s my hometown,” Scott said, according to Bartow. “They kept in contact the most. Why put on for a team out of state when I can for my home state team?”
During a recent interview with Nate Adelson of 247Sports, Scott shared he was looking at the depth chart and academics as main factors in selecting a program—with a preference toward an in-state school.
Miami definitely checked off each of those boxes for the wideout rated 312th overall and No. 46 at his position, according to the 247Sports composite rankings.
Rashawn Scott and Herb Waters exhausted their eligibility after the 2015 season, Tyre Brady elected to transfer and D’Mauri Jones left the program. Following the 2016 campaign, Stacy Coley and Malcolm Lewis will graduate.
When the Southridge product arrives, his top competition will be Braxton Berrios, Lawrence Cager and a trio of 4-star 2016 signees in Sam Bruce, Ahmmon Richards and Dionte Mullins.
Additionally, Miami—along with Florida—is considered a top academic institution in the state, per US News & World Report. Scott visited the Coral Gables campus on Feb. 20 for junior day. [More…]
#7 N’Kosi Perry
HT/WT/40: 6-3/170/4.64
Decommitted 2/4/16
QB
Vanguard HS
(Ocala, FL)9/26/15 – Quarterback N’Kosi Perry (Ocala, Fla./Vanguard) committed to Miami, as first-reported by 247Sports.com.
“I fit well in their offense,” Perry said of Miami. “I have very good potential there.”
Hurricanes Offensive Coordinator James Coley serves as the recruiter of record.
“I love his offense,” Perry said. “I would have my own freedom. I like his style of play.”
Perry (6-3, 175) chose Miami over an offer from Virginia Tech.
“I’m hoping for more offers but I’m solid with Miami,” Perry said.
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#8 Kevaughn Dingle
HT/WT/40: 6-2/193/4.62
Decommitted 3/19/16
WR
Miami Carol City HS
(Opa Locka, FL)3/19/16 – MIAMI — There are three teams in the top group for one of the best in South Florida.
Kevaughn Dingle is a 6-foot-1, 188 pound wide receiver out of Miami Carol City and the hometown school, the University of Miami is in the lead. He has a good connection with Mark Richt and the new Hurricane football coaching staff.
Tennessee and West Virginia are schools also in his top three and it is going to come down to communication.
Dingle, the three star talent has good size, he is a physical wideout, and he knows how to move the chains. He can improve his speed and his acceleration to create better separation, but he has very strong hands, he can adjust to the ball, and he can make the tough catch in traffic.
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De-Commits
Player
Pos.
School
#16 Todd Centeio
HT/WT/40: 6-1/190/
De-committed 5/22/15
QB
Royal Palm Beach HS
(West Palm Beach, FL)12/16/14 – Quarterback Todd Centeio (West Palm Beach, Fla./Royal Palm Beach) verbally committed to Miami.
Centeio is one of the top 2017 quarterbacks in the country.
The 6-foot-1, 185-pounder chose Miami over offers from Cincinnati, FAU, Nebraska, North Carolina State, Temple, Western Kentucky and Temple.
“Miami is close to home and it was my first big offer,” Centeio said. “I really like the coaches.”
Hurricanes ace recruiter, offensive coordinator James Coley, lured in the national prospect.
“I really like coach Coley a lot,” Centeio said. “He’s a great offensive coordinator.”
(As a sophomore, Centeio threw for over 1,000 yards and 18 touchdowns and rushed for over 500 yards with two touchdowns leading Royal Palm Beach to a 12-3 record.
“I’m a dual-threat quarterback that’s very accurate,” Centeio said. “I can throw on the run and I have a strong arm. For me I’m just working to get better in the classroom to improve on what I feel is already having good football IQ.”
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#74 Kadeem Telfort
HT/WT/40: 6-6/315/5.56
OL
Norland HS
(Miami, FL)2/27/15 – The Miami Hurricanes have landed a commitment from a BIG local prospect for the 2017 class. Offensive lineman Kadeem Telfort, a 6’6-315 sophomore, has committed to the Canes. Telfort was one of the top prospects on Miami’s board for 2017 and was very highly sought after by Miami’s coaches. One former member of the football staff told me that they believe Telfort is a better prospect than former 4-star recruit and current Cane, Trevor Darling. Telfort had always said that Miami was his dream school and decided to commit the day after he received an offer. Telfort always talks about former Cane and future first round pick Ereck Flowers, who wore #74 at Norland High School, the same number and school as Telfort.
It’s Official Just Committed to The University Of Miami @SleeperAthletes @RyanBartow #GoCanes #CanesNation #Sqaud17 pic.twitter.com/MUJMV6mUHU
— Kadeem Telfort ® (@Nosackzone___) February 27, 2015
Kadeem Telfort is a huge addition to the Canes’ 2017 class that is starting to heat up. Miami now has 5 commits for 2017, running backs Robert Burns and Bentavious Thompson, quarterback Todd Centeio, linebacker Tyler Dunning, and now offensive lineman Kadeem Telfort. Telfort has the talent and physical ability to be one of the top prospects in the entire country. Kadeem Telfort is very athletic for his size and can play on both sides of the line. This is a big time get for the Canes.
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#8 Daewood Davis
HT/WT/40: 6-2/170/4.38
WR
Somerset Academy
(Fort Lauderdale, FL)6/11/15 – Local wide receiver Daewood Davis has had the Miami Hurricanes out front for quite sometime, and the big-play threat out of the 2017 class took it a step further and verbally committed to Al Golden’s program late Thursday evening.
Daewood Davis won’t be traveling far to live out his collegiate years, as the big-play wide receiver out of Pembroke Pines (Fla.) Someset Academy Charter made a verbal commitment to the nearby University of Miami late Thursday night.
Davis, 6-foot-2, 175 pounds, selected Al Golden’s program over a flurry of additional scholarship offers, including Louisville, NC State, Nebraska, Syracuse, Utah and Marshall. The Broward County native becomes the U’s seventh commitment in the class of 2017.
“It feels good to be committed,” Davis said. “I choose Miami because I really like the program and I can better myself there. It’s very cool that my family gets to see me ball out.”
The rising junior is familiar with the majority of the Hurricanes’ 2017 commitments, and is thrilled to become the latest piece to the puzzle in Coral Gables. [More…]
#3 Tre McKitty
HT/WT/40: 6-4/225/4.65
TE/DE
Tampa Catholic HS
(Tampa, FL)6/16/15 – While in the midst of a campus tour on the University of Miami’s campus on Tuesday, tight end Tre McKitty saw enough and decided that the best decision was to pull the trigger and commit to Al Golden’s program in Coral Gables. The seventh commitment in the Hurricanes’ class of 2017, the 6-foot-4, 225-pound McKitty is equipped with several Power Five offers in addition to Miami.
One student-athlete that’s certainly proved his worth this offseason is Tre McKitty, a 6-foot-4, 225-pound tight end out of Tampa (Fla.) Catholic who’s oozing with potential and athleticism heading into his junior campaign with the Crusaders.
A high-character individual off the field as well, McKitty has been flashing his skill-set at 7-on-7 events and camps since making the switch from Wesley Chapel (Fla.) High earlier this offseason.
Collegiate programs have began to take notice and are enamored with McKitty’s size and athleticism combo for a prospect sailing into their junior year, including Miami. The Hurricanes played host to the Tampa native and his family on Tuesday, and struck gold when McKitty decided to throw up the U and commit while still on their campus. [More…]
#7 Aundre Ricardo Kearney
HT/WT/40: 6-0/215/4.5
Decommitted 2/4/16
LB
Mandarin HS
(Jacksonville, FL)6/9/15 – Aundre Kearney, a two-way standout who’s poised to suit up at outside linebacker on the collegiate level, became the University of Miami’s sixth commitment in the class of 2017 on Tuesday evening.
A two-way standout of Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin, rising junior Aundre Kearney make the trek down to Coral Gables on Tuesday to get another taste of Al Golden’s program at the University of Miami, and left campus as the latest member in the Hurricanes’ 2017 recruiting haul.
Kearney, 6-foot, 215 pounds, will be lacing up the cleats and competing for a spot at outside linebacker once it’s time for him to pick up and move to Miami-Dade County.
“I was there last year and I took a tour and stuff like that, but I didn’t have a good feel for the school yet,” Kearney said. “I went there this year and they started to know more about me. They saw me in camp and just loved what they saw.
“They took me around the school and I finally got to meet coach Al Golden. He introduced me to everyone and I got to see what the U is all about. They have my major as well, which is sports medicine.” [More…]
#44 Tyler Dunning
HT/WT/40: 6-2/220/4.69
Decommitted 2/20/16
LB
Dillard HS
(Fort Lauderdale, FL)2/21/15 – Al Golden and the Miami Hurricanes reeled in their second verbal commitment out of the 2017 class on Saturday, when 6-foot-2, 222-pound Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Dillard standout Tyler Dunning gave his pledge the same day he was offered a scholarship by the hometown school.
Passing the eye test as just a sophomore at 6-foot-1.5, 222-pounds, Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Dillard standout Tyler Dunning has been patiently waiting for his initial scholarship offer of the recruiting process and is poised to register a boatload of offers prior to kicking off his collegiate career three years from now.
On Saturday morning, the rising junior made the stroll over to Coral Gables with hopes of securing his offer and his prayers were answered during his brief pit stop with the hometown Miami Hurricanes.
Not only did the linebacker reel in an offer from his dream school, he didn’t waste any time and secured a spot in Miami’s 2017 recruiting class, joining highly-touted gunslinger and Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.) Dwyer standout, Todd Centeio.
“My visit was great and I loved the facilities and coaches,” Dunning said. “The vibe around there seemed great and I loved it. I like being around good vibes and Miami has been the dream school. The feeling (when I committed) was great.”
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#15 Kemore Gamble
HT/WT/40: 6-4/216/4.65
TE/WR
Southridge HS
(Miami, FL)6/17/15 – According to a report by 247Sports’ Ryan Bartow, Al Golden has added yet another top player to the 2017 class, in four-star receiver Kemore Gamble.
Breaking: 4-star WR Kemore Gamble commits to #Miami . @kemoregamble15 @jcshurburtt
— Ryan Bartow (@RyanBartow) June 17, 2015
Gamble, a Miami native, is listed a 6-foot-3, 200 pounds. His commitment comes after camping at Miami back on June 6. He also holds offers from Louisville, Rutgers, Syracuse, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and others. [More…]