Four Miami Hurricanes Recruiting Questions Before National Signing Day…
Less than 24 hours before National Signing Day, the Miami Hurricanes have 28 verbal commitments and the #7 recruiting class according to 247Sports. It’s another banner crop of recruits for Mario Cristobal and the Canes, but there is still time for the class to get better or worse.
This last day is huge for the Canes!
With four questions for the Miami recruiting class focusing on potential flips for or against the Hurricanes, here’s my perspective regarding how the recruiting class will shake out on National Signing Day.
For the longest time, I believed that Smith would sign with Ohio State. With the Buckeyes, Hurricanes, and Florida State Seminoles all in the race but without a true No. 1 quarterback for the 2024 season, I’m not as sold on my original pick. There’s a player that could change the team Smith plays for.
In my opinion, Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward could influence Smith’s decision, at least a little bit. That’s just my hunch because Smith will want to play with a proven signal caller from Day 1. Again, just my opinion.
If Ward does not announce for Miami or Florida State today, he could still communicate with Smith and let him know where he’s going prior to announcing his intentions.
Everyone will know soon with Ward as well. It would be nice to have a hardline date and time with Ward, but oh well. That’s just not the case Tuesday morning, Dec. 19. Miami is putting in the work for both players. That I do know.
I applaud the UM coaching staff’s efforts to land Smith no matter what he decides to do tomorrow. It’s been incredible to cover and follow from a recruiting analyst’s perspective.
I believe Smith signs his letter of intent with Miami or Florida State if he knows either program will get Ward. If there’s no detailed information, Smith goes to Ohio State where he’s been committed since December of 2022.
The reason I go with that analysis is that I genuinely believe Smith is torn between his options. It’s been a long and arduous recruitment for the young man. I wish him nothing but the best no matter where he goes. Smith is a class act and I enjoyed getting to know him and covering his recruitment.
It does not look like linebacker Vincent Shavers will end up in Miami’s recruiting class and he’s all but assured to sign with Nebraska. There’s also the running back situation with Jordan Lyle flipping to UM last night. That’s three running backs in the class, but probably not for long.