Miami Hurricanes Debut With Top Ten Recruiting Class by SI's Rankings
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Sports Illustrated revealed its first set of monthly recruiting class rankings on Tuesday, and as one might expect after a fiery hot summer on the trail, the Miami Hurricanes find themselves within the top ten on the debut list.
SI’s rankings put an emphasis on premium position prospects (quarterback, offensive tackle, pass rusher, cornerback), general quality at the top of the class and also positional units being constructed together while addressing team needs.
As well noted below, Miami's double-dipping at quarterback, offensive tackle and pass rusher thus far helped elevate head coach Mario Cristobal's Hurricanes into their comfortable spot at No. 8.
8. Miami
Verbal commitments: 16
Premium position pledges: 7
Where the Hurricane class lacks defensive line and secondary talent, it makes up for with one of America’s top offensive line, quarterback and tight end classes. The pass-rusher group could eventually challenge among the nation’s best, too, based on two July commitments in Malik Bryant and Jayden Wayne. Winning the Francis Mauigoa battle on July 4 profiles as one of Mario Cristobal’s signature wins along the offensive line, of course, his specialty position having played and coached it himself. Even better for Canes fans is the fact that Mauigoa is pushing for more UM prospects at IMG Academy, arguably the most talented high school program in the country.
You can find SI's entire top 25 of 2023 recruiting classes entering August below.
1. Alabama
2. Ohio State
3. Notre Dame
4. Texas
5. Georgia
6. Clemson
7. Oklahoma
8. Miami
9. Tennessee
10. Penn State
11. Arkansas
12. USC
13. Florida
14. LSU
15. Cincinnati
16. Baylor
17. Washington
18. North Carolina
19. Texas Tech
20. Oregon
21. Louisville
22. Iowa
23. Northwestern
24. Pittsburgh
25. Duke
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