QB Knox Annis<\/a> committed to Miami on April 9, becoming the program\u2019s first 2028 commit, citing the staff\u2019s track record of developing quarterbacks for the NFL.<\/p>\n Tatum was the most anticipated commit of the spring to this point. Miami beat out Florida, Tennessee, and Auburn for the 3-star interior line prospect. The 6-3, 310-pound lineman had named Miami his No. 1 after his spring visit and was holding an 84.2% Rivals RPM. <\/p>\n Miami opened its 2028 recruiting class Thursday when Annis committed, beating out Tennessee and Auburn. The 6-3, 205-pound sophomore started as a freshman at Mandarin \u2014 the same school that produced Carson Beck \u2014 and threw for 2,203 yards and 22 TDs last season.<\/p>\n Annis is also a teammate of five-star WR Brysen Wright<\/a>, the No. 2 overall prospect nationally in 2028 \u2014 and Miami is working hard to win him over as well. The Annis commitment is a calculated pipeline play.<\/p>\n THE HEADLINER<\/p>\n By landing Tatum, Miami may have moved closer to locking in Mark Matthews<\/a> \u2014 The No. 1 offensive tackle in the country and arguably the most important target in Miami\u2019s class. Miami is already in his Top 4 \u2014 and still considered the team to beat. Final four: Georgia, LSU, Miami, Texas A&M. He took two Cane campus trips last week. Tatum\u2019s commitment tightens the bond \u2014 both are Florida linemen who\u2019ve committed to building something together.<\/p>\n NUGGETS<\/p>\n WR Jaden Upshaw<\/a> is expected to announce Wednesday, choosing between Miami, Alabama, Texas A&M, and Florida. The Georgia native (Leesburg, Lee County HS) visited Alabama this weekend. Texas A&M is believed to have the lead. Miami\u2019s trump card is the family tie \u2014 cousin Daylyn Upshaw is already on the roster, and Jaden has repeatedly cited seeing the Canes offense live as a major factor. A commitment here alongside 5-star Nick Lennear would give Miami arguably the best WR duo in the \u201927 class.<\/p>\n RB Myson Johnson-Cook<\/a> \u2013 Miami leads for the 2027 RB ranked No. 3 nationally. His OV is locked May 29. He has a strong bond with RB coach Favian Upshaw. Viewed internally as the next likely commit<\/p>\n DL Jamar Thompson<\/a> \u2014 Miami leads for the 4-star DT from West Boca. He\u2019s the No. 1 DL in Florida. Final four: Miami, Auburn, Michigan, Ohio State. Named Miami his leader. Local pull is real.<\/p>\n DB Andre Hyppolite<\/a> \u2014 Miami leads for this safety with a 96.8% RPM for the Hurricanes. He\u2019s essentially a lock. <\/p>\n TE Jaxon Dollar<\/a> \u2014 Notre Dame and Georgia are also in it for the 6-5, 230-pounder who is the No. 2 TE nationally. Miami in his top three. Official visit expected this summer.<\/p>\n LB Kaden Henderson <\/a>\u2014 the top LB in the nation has a top five of Miami, Ohio State, Texas A&M, Alabama, Notre Dame. Has publicly linked himself to the group commitment chatter with Matthews. Proximity to campus is a real advantage.<\/p>\n DL Xavier Perkins <\/a>\u2014 The RPM for Miami has grown to 63.2% after he spent several days on campus. Down to Miami and Virginia Tech.<\/p>\n THE NEXT OFFENSIVE LINE PRIORITIES<\/p>\n Jatori Williams<\/a> \u2014 Former Alabama OL commit. Top 100 talent, Official visit set (June 5). Miami in strong position. This is a very realistic addition.<\/p>\n Jackson Roper<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Miami gained traction with a recent visit but still a ways to go on this one. Ohio State, Oregon, Texas A&M and USC are all believed in the running. <\/p>\n Reed Ramsier\u00a0<\/a>\u2014 Miami made a big move on recent visit to campus. <\/p>\n Oluwasemilore Olubobola\u00a0<\/a>\u2014 Things have been picking up fast as Miami battles Nebraska, Florida, Texas A&M and others.<\/p>\n![\"Brysen](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Brysen-Wright-3-copy-1-1024x538.jpg\")
Brysen Wright (Photo by Chad Simmons)<\/p>\n![\"Jatori](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/JAT-1024x538.jpg\")
Jatori Williams (Photo by Chad Simmons\/On3)<\/p>\n![\"Miami\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Recruiting-QA-2026-03-09T205255.366-1024x538.png\")
EJ Holland\/On3 <\/p>\n