Texas Defensive Lineman Talks Miami Offer
The University of Miami football coaching staff is visiting recruits across the country.
Recently, Miami visited the Lonestar State looking for top talent. The Hurricanes have not signed a player from the state of Texas since current UM tight end Elijah Arroyo was a Rivals 4-star from Frisco (Texas) Independence. Mario Cristobal and his staff are aiming to change that trend.
Cristobal and his staff already offered over 30 players from the state of Texas. Plus, that list includes a recently offered defensive end Smith Orogbo. His recruitment is starting to pick up with four new offers in the last 48 hours including the Canes.
Coming from Alief (Texas) Hastings on the edge of Houston, Orogbo holds offers from several in-state schools including Texas, Texas Tech, TCU, and Houston. The 6-foot-5, 215-pound edge defender spoke with us about his offer from Miami and broke down his college decision timeline.
"Coach (Joe) Salave'a offered me a scholarship. He told me that he had watched my film and loved it. Coach talked about how I was a baller on the film."
Orogbo did mention a visit to Miami could happen soon.
"I plan on visiting Miami shortly. Don't have a date yet, but do plan on visiting Miami."
That said, the Hurricanes are facing stiff competition to sign Orogbo.
"I plan on visiting California, Pittsburgh, Oklahoma, and Texas Tech," said Orogbo.
Some of the schools he plans to visit are a few that are recruiting him the hardest as well.
"I would say Houston, Pittsburgh, Texas Tech, and Oklahoma are recruiting me hard right now."
The Texas native plans to decide on his future college in the coming months.
"I plan on making my college decision in July," said Orogbo.
Miami is playing catch-up with the Texas defensive end. While time appears to be shrinking for the Hurricanes, getting him on campus could tip the scale into Miami's way.
To gain a better idea of why Salave'a wanted to offer Orogbo, click here for his junior highlights. Also, here are Miami's 2025 commitments.