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Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Miami Hurricanes land commitment from Fort Myers offensive tackle Joel Ervin
Miami has been busy in March, and they put a bow on the month by landing a commitment from an elite local offensive tackle. More: SWFL roundup: High school results through Thursday play Fort Myers' Joel Ervin named the Hurricanes on Saturday evening, becoming the seventh Miami commitment of the 2026 cycle. He previously committed to Louisville on March 8, but decommitted a few weeks later. Advertisement Ervin took unofficial visits to Miami and Florida State before walking back his commitment with the Cardinals. Ervin posted a photo from the Hurricanes' practice facility on Saturday morning before announcing his commitment. He was slated to take official visits to Kentucky, Miami, Florida, and USC this summer, but says his recruitment is now shut down. 'The moment I decided was after today—just seeing how much of an impact Coach Mirabal makes on those guys,' Ervin told CaneSport. 'And just seeing those guys compete made me want to be a Hurricane... I'm going to shut down my recruitment. I'm really excited, and I can't even express it.' Ervin began his junior year unranked by most major recruiting services but debuted on The News-Press' Big 15 at No. 8. He joins Miami's class less than a year later as a 3-star and Top-100 tackle in the nation. Who is OT Joel Irvin, Miami Hurricane commit? School: Fort Myers Advertisement Commitment: Miami Height, Weight: 6-6, 280 pounds 247Sports Composite Grade: 3-Star, No. 100 player in Florida, No. 60 offensive tackle in the country. What to Know: Ervin was named to the News-Press 2024 All-Area Offensive First Team as a junior after helping the Green Wave average more than 300 yards of offense per game on the way to their first district title since 2019. He named the Hurricanes over Louisville, Florida, USC, Kentucky, and FSU. He reports 23 total offers. This story was updated to add a quote. This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Fort Myers' 3-star tackle Joel Ervin commits to University of Miami football
Miami Herald
29-03-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Miami Hurricanes receive commitment from Class of 2026 Fort Myers offensive lineman
The Miami Hurricanes on Saturday received a verbal commitment from Class of 2026 three-star offensive lineman Joel Ervin, the second offensive lineman in the class to make his pledge to UM. This is the second consecutive weekend Miami has received a commitment, as four-star running back Javian Mallory committed last Saturday. Ervin, listed at 6-6 and 280 pounds, is an offensive tackle from Fort Myers High. He is rated as the No. 60 offensive tackle prospect in the Class of 2026 and the No. 100 overall prospect in the state of Florida regardless of position, according to the 247Sports composite ranking. He holds offers from 23 schools. 'IM HOME,' Ervin wrote in a post on X announcing his commitment. Ervin is the seventh player to pledge to Miami's Class of 2026. The rest of the class as of Saturday: Mallory, Carol City four-star linebacker Jordan Campbell, Charlotte Myers Park four-star cornerback Camdin Portis, Seffner Armwood four-star cornerback Jaelen Waters, Orlando Jones three-star quarterback Dereon Coleman and Mineral City (Ohio) Tuscarawas Valley three-star offensive lineman Ben Congdon.
