‘This is what other SEC schools and other schools feared’ — Mario Cristobal showing Hurricanes can land top players from around the nation

The word “momentum” only barely begins to cover how the Hurricanes are rolling on the recruiting trail right now.

Over the last month, Mario Cristobal and the UM staff have secured eight high school players’ commitments, including five from blue-chip four- and five-star prospects. The Hurricanes’ 2023 recruiting class has vaulted up to 10th in the nation in 247Sports’ rankings.

“Kids are allured by Miami once again, and it’s not just the kids in Florida. It’s the national kids,” 247Sports National Recruiting Editor Brandon Huffman said. “Guys that ... Miami wouldn’t even register or be on the radar for are now not only visiting Miami, but they’re picking Miami.”