Miami Hurricanes Set Sights on Local Star After Northwestern Decommit

Miami Hurricanes Set Sights on Local Star After Northwestern Decommit

The Miami Hurricanes are making waves in the recruiting scene, turning their eyes toward local talent as they strive to amplify their football roster. In a surprising twist, three-star linebacker Jacob Curry from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, recently decommitted from Northwestern and is now considering several options, including the Hurricanes, Oklahoma, and Baylor. This development is particularly exciting for Miami, given that Curry is ranked as the No. 530 recruit nationally and one of the top 100 players in Florida. According to SI.com, the Hurricanes are focused on strengthening their squad with homegrown talent.

The Miami coaching staff is keen on seizing this opportunity as they seek to enhance their upcoming recruiting class. Currently, the Hurricanes boast the highest-rated class in the ACC, holding the No. 11 spot nationally for the 2026 class. The team’s ambitions do not stop there; there’s something to be said for aiming higher, with plans to break into the top 10 as flip targets are set to attend their game against No. 6 Notre Dame soon. Each commitment not only bolsters Miami’s reputation but also highlights their strategy of securing local athletes who can contribute to the team’s success.

Current Commitments

As the Hurricanes gear up for this recruitment era, it’s worth noting the promising lineup of commitments they have already secured for the 2026 class:

• CB Camdin Portis, 6’0″, 165 lbs, Charlotte, NC (Committed 10/27/2024)
• LB Jordan Campbell, 6’2″, 200 lbs, Opa Locka, FL (Committed 11/21/2023)
• QB Dereon Coleman, 5’11“, 165 lbs, Orlando, FL (Committed 07/03/2024)
• OT Ben Congdon, 6’7″, 270 lbs, Mineral City, OH (Committed 3/3/2025)
• CB Jaelen Waters, 6’2″, 185 lbs, Seffner, FL (Committed 3/7/2025)
• RB Javian Mallory, 5’11“, 205 lbs, Boca Raton, FL (Committed 3/22/2025)
• OL Joel Ervin, 6’6″, 280 lbs, Fort Myers, FL (Committed 3/29/2025)
• OT JJ Sparks, 6’4″, 295 lbs, Jacksonville, FL (Committed 4/2/2025)
• CB Jontavius Wyman, 5’11“, 170 lbs, Jonesboro, GA (Committed 4/6/2025)
• OL Jackson Cantwell, 6’7.5″, 315 lbs, Nixa, MO (Committed 5/13/2025)
• OL Rhys Woodrow, 6’4″, 310 lbs, Orlando, FL (Committed 5/24/2025)
• OL Canon Pickett, 6’4″, 320 lbs, Tampa, FL (Committed 6/10/2025)
• DL Tyson Bacon, 6’3″, 263 lbs, Hoover, AL (Committed 6/10/2025)
• DE Asharri Charles, 6’2″, 230 lbs, Venice, FL (Committed 6/22/2025)
• WR Vance Spafford, 5’11“, Mission Viejo, CA (Committed 6/23/2025)
• TE Israel Briggs, 6’5″, 210 lbs, Visalia, CA (Committed 6/24/2025)
• WR Tyran Evans, 6’3″, 185 lbs, Cornelius, NC (Committed 6/25/2025)
• DL Anthony Kennedy Jr., 6’5″, 330 lbs, Little Rock, AR (Committed 6/27/2025)
• CB Brody Jennings, 6’1″, 175 lbs, Jacksonville, FL (Committed 7/5/2025)
• WR Somourian Wingo, 6’2″, 185 lbs, St. Augustine, FL (Committed 7/17/2025)

With this impressive roster, the Hurricanes are poised to make a significant impact in the upcoming seasons. As 247sports.com elaborates, the focus on local talent is not just a trend but a strategy to ensure that the players, familiar with Florida’s competitive environment, can quickly make their mark on the field.

As the recruitment season heats up, the community’s enthusiasm is palpable. Fans and analysts alike are keenly watching how the Hurricanes navigate this pivotal time. Will they manage to land Curry and others in the coming weeks? Only time will tell, but the pressure is certainly on the coaching staff to seal the deal, especially with high-stakes games ahead.