National Signing Day 2026 is complete and the Miami Hurricanes have secured one of the strongest and deepest classes in the ACC. With more than thirty signees across every position group, Mario Cristobal and his staff have delivered a balanced haul built around elite trench talent, explosive receivers and high ceiling defensive playmakers.

The class features one five star prospect, multiple high level four star talents and a large core of high three star players who fit Miami’s developmental plan. Below is the full list of signees, followed by a position by position breakdown and player summaries.


Full List of Miami Signees

• Asharri Charles, Defensive Line, Venice, Laurel FL, 3 ⭐
• Ben Congdon, Offensive Tackle, Tuscarawas Valley, Zoarville OH, 3 ⭐
• Camdin Portis, Cornerback, Myers Park, Charlotte NC, 4 ⭐
• Canon Pickett, Offensive Line, Tampa Bay Tech, Tampa FL, 3 ⭐
• Cortez Redding, Safety, Jonesboro, Atlanta GA, 3 ⭐
• DeAnthony Lafayette, Defensive Line, Lake Nona, Lake Nona FL, 4 ⭐
• Dereon Coleman, Quarterback, Jones, Lakeland FL, 3 ⭐
• Frederic Sainteus, Defensive Line, St John Neuman Catholic, Naples FL, 3 ⭐
• Gavin Mueller, Tight End, South Elgin, Wayne IL, 3 ⭐
• Isaac Chukwurah, Defensive Line, Caravel Academy, Middletown DE, 3 ⭐
• Israel Briggs, Tight End, Clovis, Clovis CA, 3 ⭐
• Jackson Cantwell, Offensive Tackle, Nixa, Nixa MO, 5 ⭐
• Jaelen Waters, Cornerback, Armwood, St Petersburg FL, 4 ⭐
• James JJ Dunnigan Jr, Safety, Manhattan, Manhattan KS, 4 ⭐
• Javian Mallory, Running Back, West Boca, Boca Raton FL, 3 ⭐
• JJ Sparks, Offensive Line, Bolles, Jacksonville FL, 3 ⭐
• Joel Ervin, Offensive Tackle, Fort Myers, Fort Myers FL, 4 ⭐
• Jontavius Wyman, Cornerback, Jonesboro, Atlanta GA, 3 ⭐
• Jordan Campbell, Defensive Line, Miami Northwestern, Carol City FL, 3 ⭐
• Justin JJ Edwards, Linebacker, Edgewater, Orlando FL, 3 ⭐
• Keshawn Stancil, Defensive Line, Clayton, Clayton NC, 4 ⭐
• Logan Nagle, Defensive Line, DePaul Catholic, Franklin Lakes NJ, 3 ⭐
• Milan Parris, Wide Receiver, Walsh Jesuit, Akron OH, 4 ⭐
• Rhys Woodrow, Offensive Line, Boone, Orlando FL, 3 ⭐
• Somourian Wingo, Wide Receiver, St Augustine, St Augustine FL, 4 ⭐
• Tyran Evans, Wide Receiver, Hough, Charlotte NC, 3 ⭐
• Tyson Bacon, Defensive Line, Hoover, Hoover AL, 3 ⭐
• Vance Spafford, Wide Receiver, Mission Viejo, Orange County CA, 3 ⭐
• Brody Jennings, Cornerback, Mandarin, Jacksonville FL, 4 ⭐
• Karsten Busch, Linebacker, St Xavier, Louisville KY, 3 ⭐

Star Ratings Overview (247Sports Composite) https://247sports.com/college/miami/season/2026-football/commits/

This structure gives Miami both elite top end talent and significant roster depth.


Position by Position Breakdown

Offensive Line: The Foundation of the Class

Miami addressed the trenches in a major way.

Jackson Cantwell is the signature signing. A five star tackle and one of the top players in the country, he projects as a future multi year starter with NFL traits.

Joel Ervin, Ben Congdon, Canon Pickett, JJ Sparks and Rhys Woodrow give Miami size, versatility and a clear long term plan for building a dominant offensive front.

Defensive Line: Big Bodies with Big Upside

Cristobal stacked the defensive line with athletes who fit Miami’s physical identity.

Keshawn Stancil and DeAnthony Lafayette are explosive four star linemen who can play inside or outside depending on scheme.

Asharri Charles, Frederic Sainteus, Logan Nagle, Tyson Bacon and Jordan Campbell give Miami a complete unit of run stoppers and pass rushers.

Defensive Backs: Speed and Ball Skills Everywhere

Miami bolstered its secondary with several blue chip additions.

Jaelen Waters, Brody Jennings and Camdin Portis form one of the top cornerback groups in the nation.

JJ Dunnigan Jr and Cortez Redding add size, range and physicality at safety.

Wide Receiver: Legitimate Game Breakers

Miami brought in an exciting group of receivers.

Somourian Wingo and Milan Parris are both highly rated four star talents who bring speed, strong route running and instant playmaking potential.

Tyran Evans and Vance Spafford add depth and consistency.

Running Back and Quarterback

Javian Mallory, a strong three star back from Florida, brings vision and power.

Dereon Coleman, a mobile quarterback from Lakeland, gives Miami another developmental passer with good upside.

Tight End

Gavin Mueller and Israel Briggs provide size and athletic ability at a position Miami have always valued. Expect both to factor into the competition early in their careers.

Linebackers

Justin JJ Edwards and Karsten Busch bring range and physicality to the middle of the defence and should contribute early on special teams.

The Last Word from Across the Pond

This 2026 class feels like another step towards the identity Miami want to build. There is real size on the lines, speed at the skill positions and depth across the defence. It is a group with star power at the top and plenty of players who can grow into long term contributors. 247sports.com ranks this recruitment class 10th in the country.

For Hurricanes fans watching from the UK, this class gives us a glimpse into the future of The U long before these players step onto the field at Hard Rock Stadium. A new wave of Hurricanes is on the way and there is plenty here to be excited about.