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Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Hurricanes land Class of 2026 safety commit. What to know about Cortez Redding
The Miami Hurricanes have their safety for the 2026 recruiting class. Cortez Redding, a four-star prospect according to the 247Sports composite rankings out of Jonesboro (Georgia) High, on Friday announced his commitment to the Hurricanes. He chose Miami over Ole Miss, Indiana and N.C. State. Redding is ranked as the No. 26 safety in the Class of 2026. Of Miami's 22 commits this cycle, 17 are considered blue-chip prospects (either four- or five-star recruits) according to the 247Sports composite ranking. Listed at 6-0 and 175 pounds, Redding recorded 118 tackles, six tackles for loss, three interceptions and 10 defended passes as a junior for Jonesboro last season. Redding is Miami's first safety for the class and helps quell a, relatively speaking, dry spell on the recruiting trail for the Hurricanes. He is UM's third pledge of the month, joining four-star cornerback Brody Jennings out of Jacksonville Mandarin on July 5 and four-star wide receiver Somourian Wingo from St. Augustine on July 17. But in that span, the Hurricanes also missed out on several key targets, including a pair of local talents in five-star Miami Northwestern wide receiver Calvin Russell to Syracuse and four-star Chaminade-Madonna running back Derrek Cooper to Texas.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ohio State on the Verge of Losing Elite Recruit to Miami Hurricanes or Georgia Bulldogs?
Five-star running back recruit Derrek Cooper seemed to suggest Ohio State may be losing the chase to land his services to a pair of major programs from down South. The Buckeyes are going to have a very tough time trying to repeat. Or even get back to the college football playoffs in 2025. Going back-to-back in college sports is always extremely hard due to the roster turnover. And OSU had 31 seniors on their national title-winning roster. They must do all they can to replenish the depth chart to maintain the program's high standard this year and beyond. Advertisement That is why Florida high school star Derrek Cooper has been a top recruiting target. Especially after losing Quinshon Judkins early in the NFL Draft. However, the recruit revealed recently that the program may be falling behind Miami and Georgia in the sweepstakes for his talents. Related: Ohio State legend Urban Meyer hilariously explains why he won't ever be a college football GM 'The ones who've been contacting me mostly are Miami and Georgia,' Cooper told On3 this week. 'They've just done a great job texting me, keeping in contact. All the other schools have done a great job, too. But ever since the beginning, it's been those two schools.' Advertisement The Chaminade-Madonna standout is ranked in ESPN's top 10 for the class of 2026. He is the only player in that group yet to have committed to a program. So obviously, he is still willing to be swayed before he makes his final decision on July 20. However, his recent comments really seem to suggest it may be down to Miami or Georgia, and not Ohio State. Nevertheless, this recruiting period has had some notable wins for the program, including local four-star running back Favour Akih from Delaware Hayes High School. Related: Paul Finnebaum adds to Ohio State vendetta with bold claim about OSU's playoff chances in 2025 Related Headlines
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ohio State on the Verge of Losing Elite Recruit to Miami Hurricanes or Georgia Bulldogs?
Five-star running back recruit Derrek Cooper seemed to suggest Ohio State may be losing the chase to land his services to a pair of major programs from down South. The Buckeyes are going to have a very tough time trying to repeat. Or even get back to the college football playoffs in 2025. Going back-to-back in college sports is always extremely hard due to the roster turnover. And OSU had 31 seniors on their national title-winning roster. They must do all they can to replenish the depth chart to maintain the program's high standard this year and beyond. Advertisement That is why Florida high school star Derrek Cooper has been a top recruiting target. Especially after losing Quinshon Judkins early in the NFL Draft. However, the recruit revealed recently that the program may be falling behind Miami and Georgia in the sweepstakes for his talents. Related: Ohio State legend Urban Meyer hilariously explains why he won't ever be a college football GM 'The ones who've been contacting me mostly are Miami and Georgia,' Cooper told On3 this week. 'They've just done a great job texting me, keeping in contact. All the other schools have done a great job, too. But ever since the beginning, it's been those two schools.' Advertisement The Chaminade-Madonna standout is ranked in ESPN's top 10 for the class of 2026. He is the only player in that group yet to have committed to a program. So obviously, he is still willing to be swayed before he makes his final decision on July 20. However, his recent comments really seem to suggest it may be down to Miami or Georgia, and not Ohio State. Nevertheless, this recruiting period has had some notable wins for the program, including local four-star running back Favour Akih from Delaware Hayes High School. Related: Paul Finnebaum adds to Ohio State vendetta with bold claim about OSU's playoff chances in 2025 Related Headlines
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Chaminade-Madonna WR Jasen Lopez focused on playing football, basketball in college
HOLLYWOOD — Jasen Lopez is one of the premier multi-sport athletes in the state. The Chaminade-Madonna rising senior wide receiver/point guard showcased his skills in both sports the past week. He hit a game-winning buzzer-beater in front of college coaches on May 18, then scored the first touchdown of the Lions' spring scrimmage on May 19. Advertisement Lopez plans to play both sports in college. 'It's pretty important to me and my family,' Lopez said of playing football and basketball at the next level. 'It's something I've been doing since I've been a little kid. … That's a big opportunity, and it's something I'm looking forward to doing.' Ranked No. 41 overall and the top slot receiver on the USA Today Florida Network Top 100, Lopez has scheduled official visits to Florida State, Georgia Tech, Miami, N.C. State and West Virginia. Chaminade-Madonna wide receiver Jasen Lopez catches a pass during the Lions spring scrimmage on May 19, 2025 in Hollywood, Florida. The 5-foot-11, 185-pounder said his official visits will go a long way toward his decision. 'I just want to get up on campus, see how the coaches are, see how the campus is,' Lopez said. 'That's the place I'm going to live for the next four years, so I'll just get up there, check it out.' Advertisement More: 10 critical football recruiting questions on Florida 2026 class: Gators still rule state? Here are some other recruiting updates from Chaminade's spring scrimmage. RB Derrek Cooper Chaminade-Madonna running back Derrek Cooper watches the action during the Lions spring scrimmage on May 19, 2025 in Hollywood, Florida. Cooper, ranked No. 1 on the Top 100, took his first official visit to Auburn and said the Tigers 'set the bar.' 'Coach Nix (offensive coordinator Derrick Nix), he's a great coach,' Cooper said. 'I got to get on the board with him, draw up some plays, how things set up, how to get to the next level, how to separate yourself from different backs.' Cooper also has official visits scheduled to Miami, Alabama, Georgia, Florida State, and Ohio State. WR Denairius Gray Gray, a longtime Auburn commit, plans to take official visits to N.C. State and Ole Miss this summer. Gray is No. 22 on the USA Today Florida Network Top 100. Advertisement 'My recruitment goes off the schools that really recruit me and show me the most love,' Gray said. 'That's what's special about Auburn is my relationship with the coaches.' WR Peter Pierre The talent pipeline just keeps flowing at Chaminade and Pierre, a rising sophomore, is the latest one colleges are noticing. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound pass catcher has picked up several offers this spring, including Oregon, USC, and Washington. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Recruiting: Chaminade-Madonna WR Jasen Lopez sets official visits
NBC Sports
27-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Predictions: Where the top five uncommitted RBs will land
Editor's Note: This article first appeared on the leader in college football and basketball recruiting coverage. Be the first to know and follow your teams by signing up here. The big visit month of June is coming up so before all of that happens, Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney takes a look at the top five uncommitted prospects at each position. We move to running backs. MORE PREDICTIONS: Where the top five uncommitted QBs will land CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2027 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State TRANSFER PORTAL: Full coverage | Player ranking | Team ranking | Transfer search | Transfer Tracker RIVALS CAMP SERIES: Rivals Five-Star heading back to Indy | Rivals Five-Star roster | Schedule/info Getting a great read on Cooper's recruitment is getting a little tougher as some major programs make a serious push. The five-star all-purpose back just returned from an excellent visit to Auburn as the Tigers are trying to push even higher in his recruitment. The Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna standout heads to Miami this weekend and then goes to Alabama, Georgia and Ohio State. Texas is working on getting a trip as well after a strong visit to Austin recently. An argument could be made in numerous ways here as former Chaminade Madonna standout Jeremiah Smith is starring with the Buckeyes, he continues to show significant interest in Georgia and Miami is going to do everything possible to keep him home. It seems like the Hurricanes have a slight edge heading through this month. Prediction: Miami It would be an absolute shocker if the four-star running back from Jackson, Ala., does not commit to Alabama on his June 26 commitment date. Texas has worked hard to stay involved with Crowell. Auburn keeps working on him and his teammate four-star quarterback Landon Duckworth. Georgia is also in the picture. But the Crimson Tide have led for a long time here and that has not seemed to change in recent weeks. Crowell reclassified from 2027 to 2026 and Alabama has always led. That should remain the same heading into his decision. Prediction: Alabama Texas remains the front-runner in Edwards' recruitment but things have gotten much more interesting for the four-star running back from Carthage, Texas, in recent weeks. Edwards replaced two seemingly throw-away visits to Baylor and SMU (he was never going to either of those programs) with Alabama and LSU. Texas A&M is still battling for the East Texas standout but his relationship with new Texas running backs coach Chad Scott is growing all the time and the Longhorns remain the team to beat – maybe by a wide margin. Prediction: Texas There is a little opaqueness in Hiter's recruitment as Michigan had been the front-runner for a long time and it looked like things were heading in that direction with Georgia very much involved with the four-star from Mineral (Va.) Louisa County. Tennessee is now surging in this recruitment and while the Volunteers might not be the clear front-runner things are definitely trending in that direction. Ohio State is getting more in the mix as well so things could keep changing. But Tennessee is starting to take a lead in his recruitment, overtaking Michigan and others. Prediction: Tennessee Auburn and Florida State are making this interesting and Clemson seems to be surging a little bit for the Moultrie (Ga.) Colquitt County standout, but it would still be a shocker if Lamar doesn't end up at Georgia. The Bulldogs have made him a priority for the longest time. Georgia position coach Josh Crawford used to coach at Colquitt County and the SEC power has the edge in his recruitment. Clemson could make this super interesting especially since he's visiting there this weekend. Florida State is less than 90 minutes away with former teammate Landen Thomas there. But the Bulldogs are the favorite. Prediction: Georgia
