The nation’s top offensive tackle officially pledged to the Canes this weekend. His decision vaulted Miami into the top 10 nationally—8ᵗʰ in On3 and 9ᵗʰ in 247Sports composite rankings .
2. **Canon Pickett (3★, IOL, Class of 2026)**
A two-star legacy commitment, Pickett adds needed depth on the interior line and continues the momentum sparked by Cantwell .
3. **Jordan Campbell (4★, LB, Class of 2026)**
Moved up six spots in the Rivals250 after his visit—another promising blue-chip who solidified his commitment during the weekend visit .
4. **Joel Ervin (4★, OL, Class of 2026)**
Already locked in, Ervin saw his stock rise this weekend. He now forms one half of a developing strong O‑line foundation alongside Cantwell .
5. **J.J. Sparks (4★, OL, 2026)**
Committed earlier, Sparks reasserted his commitment during visits, concretizing Miami’s Class‑of‑2026 front-line surge .
6. **Jontavious Wyman (4★, CB, 2026)**
Remains locked in; his weekend visit only reinforced the relationships with Miami’s defensive backstaff .
7. **Camden Portis (4★, CB, 2026)**
Blue-chip cornerback whose bond with Miami intensified over the weekend, underscoring defensive backfield priorities .
8. **Dereon Coleman (4★, QB, 2026)**
Teen signal-caller engaged in official visit; spent the weekend deepening ties with OC staff and QB room .
9. **Derrek Cooper (4★, RB, 2026)**
Local standout running back attended and impressed during the weekend—now trending strongly toward Miami .
10. **Tylon Lee (3★, EDGE, 2026)**
Made waves during his visit; On3 RPM now categorizes Miami as the leader for the three-star pass rusher .
🔍 Analysis & Impact
Thanks to the weekend’s official visit, Miami significantly bolstered its already impressive 2026 class, particularly on the offensive line with Cantwell’s addition. The back-to-back commitments of blue-chip OL and CB recruits strengthen both trenches. With leaders like Porter, Wyman, Portis and Campbell reaffirming their allegiance, Miami’s defensive core is gaining clarity and cohesion.
On3’s Steve Wiltfong has the Canes targeting Cooper and Coleman—both trending up—which could inject explosive backfield talent .
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🧭 Takeaway
This weekend was a pivotal moment in Miami’s recruiting:
Elite O-line class anchored by a #1 tackle.
Defensive backfield locked with blue-chip pledges.
Additional rising talents – RBs and EDGE – now trending.
Collectively, these moves reinforce Miami’s top-10 national positioning, a testament to Mario Cristobal’s recruiting prowess .