u200bThe idea that Miami was just going to let two of the top prospects in the area head to Texas without a fight was seriously misguided.
There was never a doubt that the Hurricanes staff were going to press Derrek Cooper and James Johnson and the chances of them flipping at least one of them is pretty high.
Miami continues its push to flip Texas 5-star DL commit James Johnson, @SWiltfong_ reportsud83dude4c
“Miami is still on my mind heavy.”
Intel: https://t.co/haZl3d03qv pic.twitter.com/HxX7eeD4xh— Rivals (@Rivals) August 23, 2025This is not new territory for Mario Cristobal or his staff.