Miami Hurricanes Recruiting Radar: Meet the 2026 commits

Miami has already started collecting blue chip talent in the 2026 recruiting class.

Hello again, Canes fans. Today, we’re back for more ‘crootin.

Yesterday, we took a look at the numbers and needs for Miami in the 2026 recruiting class. If you missed that piece, be sure you click the link below.

With visits of all kinds already underway, and many more coming later this spring, let’s meet the current Miami Hurricanes 2026 commits.

4-star LB Jordan Campbell, Miami (FL) Carol City Senior High School

A fast and physical 6’2” 200lbs, Campbell is an All-American linebacker with tons of athleticism and limitless potential. He has moved around a bit already, playing seasons at Dade Christian where he got varsity snaps as an 8th grader (gotta love private schools!), then Hollywood (FL) Avant Garde Academy, Miami (FL) Norland (for track), and Hialeah (FL) American HS before transferring to Carol City.

At every stop, Campbell has been a standout player, and he continues to develop year after year. In 11 games as a junior at Carol City, Campbell stuffed the stat sheet: 70 tackles, 28 TFLs, 6 sacks, 15 QB hurries, 4 PBUs, and 2 forced fumbles. In short, he was everywhere on defense, showcasing his impressive instincts, strength, and range.

Campbell has already accepted an invitation to the 2026 Under Armour All-American game, a testament to his talent and skill on the field.

For Miami, Campbell adds a prototype modern linebacker, one who can both impact the run with his physicality, and play coverage with his athleticism. Some players are rotation players and some are stars. To my eye, Campbell has the shape of a star player, and should see his profile continue to rise as his class goes through their senior season.

As of today, Campbell is a top 75 recruit on the 247sports Composite rankings. He could very well elevate into the top 50 (or higher) as this cycle continues.

This is the kind of player that Miami should be recruiting and getting on the roster. Campbell is among the best players in South Florida in his class, and has the potential to be a foundational player for the defense in his college career.

4-star QB Dereon Coleman, Orlando (FL) Jones

Y’all know the drill by now: Recruiting Rule #1 — get a QB every year. And, as was the case in 2025, Miami didn’t just get a roster filler, they got a potential superstar with elite arm talent in Coleman.

A lithely built player, Coleman is 6’1” 170lbs. That’s definitely an outlier physical stature for a quarterback — he’s more closely built to someone like former Alabama WR Devonta Smith — but don’t let that have you miss the incredible talent Coleman possesses. He’s got a very live arm, among the best in the country, and continues to improve his performance at every opportunity.

Like Campbell, Coleman has been playing varsity snaps since he was in 8th grade. Coleman threw for nearly 1,200 yards with 12 TDs and 12 INTs as an 8th grader on varsity for Fort Meade (FL). After only playing a handful of games as a freshman at Plant (FL) City, Coleman’s performance took a major step forward with his move to Orlando (FL) Jones.

As a sophomore, Coleman battled with senior Trever Jackson (an Elite 11 finalist) for the Jones QB job in 2023, and won the starting job over Jackson. This was the first hint that Coleman was a special player. He helped propel Jones to a 10-4 record and deep playoff run and began to cement himself as one of the most talented signal callers in this class. For the year, Coleman went 116 of 183 passing (63.4% completions) for 2,236 yards with 16 TD and 6 INT, and added 247 yards and 4 TD on the ground.

Coleman and Jones took a step forward in 2024. He went 203 of 279 passing (72.8% completions) for 3,412 yards with 28 TD and 4 INT, and added 455 yards and 4 TD on the ground. Coleman led Jones to the State Championship game, where their undefeated season came to an end at the hands of Plantation (FL) American Heritage and 2025 Canes signee Malachi Toney.

I didn’t even mention the fact that Coleman has attended multiple Miami camps, throwing for coaches and showing off his elite arm talent. Or the fact that he’s among the most dominant players on the 7v7 circuit, and has been for years.

I understand there may be concerns about taking a player of his stature at this position, but Coleman is an outlier in a good way. His arm talent will play anywhere, regardless of his physical size. This is an elite player, and Miami should be very happy he’s committed to join the Canes.

4-star CB Camdin Portis, Charlotte (NC) Myers Park

If you’re looking at this name and wondering something, the answer is yes. The son of former Miami star RB Clinton Portis, Camdin is a blue chip cornerback legacy who will follow his father’s footsteps to play for the Canes.

Standing 6’0” 165lbs, Portis has plenty of size and length for his position. He, like many HSFB players, could stand to gain some weight and strength as he moves up to the college level.

Portis stepped into a bigger role for Myers Park as a sophomore. In that season, he posted 18 tackles, 10 PBU, 2 INT and a Forced Fumble. Portis took a step forward as a junior in 2023, and the stats show it. In 9 games as a junior, Portis had 58 tackles, 6 TFLs, 2 sacks, 3 QB hurries, 2 PBUs, and 1 interception.

While there are only 3 players currently committed to Miami in the 2026 recruiting class, they are all blue chip talents that fit what Mario Cristobal and company are building.

I fully expect Miami to sign another 22-25 person HS class this cycle, and this group of early commits is working hard to get some of their peers to be among that crew. With Spring Official Visits starting in May, there should be plenty of movement for Miami, and other teams as well, on the trail in the coming months.

So there you have it. Campbell, Coleman, and Portis are your early commits. Time to keep the recruiting going and build a class that meets the standards for talent acquisition here at the U.

Go Canes