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Welcome to the Early Signing Period, Canes fans!
This living document will be updated with every signee today, as well as the decisions of Canes targets as well.
2:15PM update
5-star LB Justin Flowe picks Oregon. He initially reached for Miami hat at the moment of his announcement, so the Canes get punked on National TV yet again.
5-star LB Justin Flowe spurns Miami’s advances, commits to Oregon Ducks. This was expected, but that doesn’t make me feel better about it. #Canes https://t.co/rpgpF3Knep pic.twitter.com/2W9dW41Rxq
— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) December 18, 2019
1:25PM update
DE Romello Height flips from Miami to Auburn on NSD. Miami’s class sees yet another decommit, and now stands at 19 commitments. All committed players who planned to sign with Miami today have now done so with Height off the board.
4-star DE Romello Height spurns Miami, flips to Auburn on Signing Day. Called it. #Canes https://t.co/5EAohnBtYf pic.twitter.com/CgVqJB0LZx
— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) December 18, 2019
1:15PM update
DE Elijah Roberts makes it 18 players who have now signed the NLIs with Miami today.
Another state champ is officially a part of #Category20. @E1ijahRoberts has ✍️! #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/OcTErShswy
— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) December 18, 2019
12:30PM update
DE Chantz Williams makes it 17 players who have now inked their NLIs with Miami today
What's that? Oh, another one from DUUUVVVAAAAALLLL.
— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) December 18, 2019
Miami just got a big-time pass rusher. Welcome to the 3️⃣0️⃣5️⃣, @_chantzler! #Category20 | #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/AvGTvj9ohM
12:10PM update
OT Jalen Rivers is the latest player to sign his NLI with Miami.
The big man from Duval is making his way down to Miami.
— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) December 18, 2019
Welcome to The U, @JalenRivers01! #Category20 #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/0DWAjZNyCX
11:35AM update
The highest rated player committed to Miami has signed his NLI. Welcome home, RB Don Chaney Jr.
This man bleeds orange and green.
— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) December 18, 2019
Welcome to The U, @Donchaney1_fpa! #Category20 | #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/t59OtOuzgQ
11:30AM update
Sorry about the delay. I had internet connectivity issues for like 45 minutes there.
While I was gone, several more players signed their NLIs with Miami. First up was the 13th signee, WR Michael Redding III.
The wide receiver room is getting a dawg. @ReddingIII is officially coming to The U. #Category20 | #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/xD00SWE4TZ
— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) December 18, 2019
Then the 14th signee was the last WR in the class: Dazalin Worsham
From Alabama to MIA, another WR is heading to the 305.
— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) December 18, 2019
Welcome to The U, @dazalin4! #Category20 #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/uu64ToBztD
10:50AM update
RB Jaylan Knighton is the 12th player to sign his NLI with Miami.
♂️ @jaylan_knighton = a Cane! #Category20 | #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/GVDaBc03Dz
— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) December 18, 2019
10:25AM update
Miami has received the 11th NLI of the day, this time from S Jalen Harrell.
A state champ has put ✒️ to .@jayworld07 is ready to rock the orange and green. #Category20 | #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/KLOJJVnETF
— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) December 18, 2019
10:17AM update
After a tumultuous hour, reportedly precipitated by the fact the coach recruiting him to Nebraska is leaving the program and Nebraska’s coaches were calling and BEGGING him to still come, South Dade 4-star DB Jaiden Francois elected to stick with his heart and commit to the Cornhuskers.
4-star DB Jaiden Francois commits to Nebraska over Miami. And whew what a crazy hour that was for him, I’m sure. https://t.co/v5OO3wxe8p pic.twitter.com/1kzNlJv1J0
— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) December 18, 2019
10:10AM update
The Jaiden Francois circus continues. Whew buddy.
The latest player to sign their NLI with Miami is WR Xavier Restrepo. 10th signee for the Canes.
Played in Florida, stayed in Florida. @XavierRestrepo1 is officially a Cane! #Category20 | NSD20 pic.twitter.com/h52UdkfjI4
— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) December 18, 2019
9:50AM update
Jaiden Francois’s signing ceremony is underway but he’s not announcing yet. Drama?
The next connection to TEU has signed. TE Dominic Mammarelli is the 9th player to sign his NLI with Miami.
You already know Miami is #TightEndU. @DomMammo has officially ✍️! #Category20 | #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/Zqkclc6MRJ
— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) December 18, 2019
9:15AM update
OT Chris Washington brings size and length to the Canes, and is the 8th player to sign his NLI today.
Swagger times one million. @Chris_Wash72, hailing from Nashville, is coming in ready to compete! #Category20 | #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/VmOjYW4HWN
— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) December 18, 2019
9:00AM update
LB Corey Flagg Jr. is the 7th player to sign his NLI with the Canes.
Hailing from Texas, the LB room just added another one.
— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) December 18, 2019
Welcome to #Category20, @CoreyFlaggJr! #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/NH5ewMS3gU
8:35AM update
LB Tirek Austin-Cave is the 6th player to sign his NLI with the Canes.
.@_tcave is making his way down to MIA from the Northeast.
— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) December 18, 2019
Welcome to The U, Tirek! #Category20 | #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/w1b2Rt8KSG
8:22AM update
The 5th signee has inked his NLI: CB Marcus Clarke
Another one from FL is staying home!
— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) December 18, 2019
Welcome to The U, @marcusclarkej01! #Category20 | #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/dyajgacWaw
8:20AM update
Loving the graffiti-themed artwork the Canes are using on their recruiting graphics this year? The lead senior designer for them is Kevin Ortiz. Meet the man behind them in this August profile by KappaCane on Miami’s new graphic designer who spent years in the game honing his craft.
Miami adds former SEC Graphic Designer for UM Athletics. @openartz #TheU #Canes #TNM #Art #Design https://t.co/cqvVhdV9Dl pic.twitter.com/GD3gVKItQc
— StateOfTheU.com (@TheStateOfTheU) August 2, 2019
8:00AM update
The next signee is one I’ve personally known for years: S Brian Balom
A South Florida safety is staying home.
— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) December 18, 2019
Welcome to The U, @trxppybandz! #Category20 | #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/mPWHAvIWUn
7:45AM update
The next signee to send in his LNI is DB Keshawn Washington
Made in Dade, stayed in Dade. @KeshawnW_5 is ready to make an impact on defense. #Category20 | #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/bkFCjAbpH8
— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) December 18, 2019
7:30AM update
The first 2 NLIs are in. First up is your QB of the future, Tyler Van Dyke
The first ✍️ is in.
— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) December 18, 2019
Quarterback @Tyler_Van_Dyke is officially a Miami Hurricane! #Category20 | #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/lq66Kotw9r
Next up is a freaky defender: DE Quentin Williams.
Making his way from Charlotte, N.C., @QTWilliams08 put his signature on the dotted line. #Category20 | #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/So9yEXGMVd
— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) December 18, 2019
So hop in the comments and enjoy the day!