Miami walked out of the early signing period with another blue-chip class near the top of the national rankings and, according to ESPN, a firm grip on the ACC recruiting race. ESPN's latest 2026 class rankings have the Hurricanes at No. 11 nationally with 13 prospects from its SC Next 300 list, headlined by five-star tackle Jackson Cantwell on offense and four-star linebacker Jordan Campbell on defense.
Miami Hurricanes 2026 recruiting class
"Much like current standout OT Francis Mauigoa, who was a five-star himself and a Year 1 starter, Cantwell could step in at one of the tackle spots upon arriving in South Florida.