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For the first time as head coach of the Miami Hurricanes, Manny Diaz is set to host Paradise Camp.
Created by former head coach Mark Richt in 2016, Paradise Camp has turned into one of the premier recruiting camps in the country. While the event is usually hosted in July, the NCAA Dead Period has forced the event to be moved up to the end of June (right before the beginning of the period).
The Schedule:
While the schedule looks to remain similar to other years, one significant change coming from Manny Diaz is moving Friday’s event to Hard Rock Stadium instead of holding it on campus. While Friday is still going to be about building relationships, which is always critical when recruiting, it does mean we likely won’t see Diaz do a backflip off the high dive.
The tradition continues in paradise. pic.twitter.com/clbSdoVm4L
— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) July 22, 2017
Saturday’s competition is invite only and features elite competition. In fact, it features some of the best competition in the nation and is one of the premier recruiting camps. The event will be held at the Carol Soffer Football Practice Facility for the first time.
The guests:
Like every year, Paradise Camp not only features some top competition on the field but some polarizing names to help coach and speak to them. This year’s list features some of the top former Hurricanes at their respective positions.
What an honor to have these legends back and be able to work with them at Paradise Camp Saturday!! pic.twitter.com/6XDCi9goJi
— Dan Enos (@CoachDanEnos) June 20, 2019
The names:
Alumni Coaches and Speakers
Name | Position |
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Name | Position |
Gino Torretta | QB |
Bernie Kosar | QB |
Jacory Harris | QB |
Willis McGahee | RB |
Alonzo Highsmith | RB |
Duke Johnson | RB |
Najeh Davenport | RB |
Lamar Miller | RB |
Travis Homer | RB |
Michael Irvin | WR |
Randal Hill | WR |
Brian Blades | WR |
Santana Moss | WR |
Travis Benjamin | WR |
Allen Hurns | WR |
Jeremy Shockey | TE |
David Njoku | TE |
Chris Herndon | TE |
Bryant McKinnie | OL |
Joaquin Gonzalez | OL |
Vernon Carey | OL |
Jon Feliciano | OL |
Kc McDermott | OL |
Warren Sapp | DL |
Allen Bailey | DL |
Joe Jackson | DL |
Danny Stubbs | DL |
Greg Mark | DL |
Bill Hawkins | DL |
Kendrick Norton | DL |
Jon Beason | LB |
DJ Williams | LB |
Rohan Marley | LB |
Jaquan Johnson | S |
Deon Bush | S |
Rayshawn Jenkins | S |
Jamal Carter | S |
Sheldrick Redwine | S |
As you can see, the list of coaches is insane and filled with not only great college players but some amazing NFL talents as well.
Michael Irvin has a bust in Canton and players like Bryant McKinnie, Jeremy Shockey and Santana Moss carved out terrific NFL career for themselves.
The list also has some current ProCanes that have found a home for themselves. Lamar Miller and David Njoku are both starting on the Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns respectively and the Hurricanes all-time leading rusher Duke Johnson is currently in Cleveland as well.
Attendees:
The most important part of the event, the recruits that will travel to Coral Gables is filled with talent.
Class of 2020 Attendees
Name | Rank | Position | Height/Weight | High School (Home Town) | Commitment |
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Name | Rank | Position | Height/Weight | High School (Home Town) | Commitment |
Don Chaney Jr. | 5-Star | RB | 5'11" 195 lbs | Belen Jesuit Prep (Miami, FL) | Miami |
Darnell Washington | 5-Star | TE | 6'7" 248 lbs | Desert Pines (Las Vegas, NV) | None |
Keshawn Lawrence | 4-Star | S | 6'1" 195 lbs | Ensworth (Nashville, TN) | None |
Dazalin Worsham | 4-Star | WR | 6'0" 185 lbs | Hewitt-Trussville (Trussville, AL) | Alabama |
Ladarius Tennison | 4-Star | ATH | 5'8" 193 lbs | Rockridge (Southwest Brevard Cnty, FL) | None |
Jaylen Harrell | 4-Star | CB | 6'2" 180 lbs | Miami Central (Miami, FL) | Florida State |
Bryan Robinson | 4-Star | WR | 6'1" 179 lbs | Palm Beach Central (West Palm Beach, FL) | None |
Ja'Khi Douglas | 4-Star | WR | 5'9" 187 lbs | Terrebonne (Houma, LA) | None |
Tyler Van Dyke | 4-Star | QB | 6'4" 212 lbs | Suffield Academy (Glastonbury, CA) | Miami |
Jaiden Francois | 4-Star | S | 6'0" 184 lbs | South Dade (Homestad, FL) | Miami |
Marcus Fleming | 4-Star | WR | 5'9" 160 lbs | Northwestern (Miami,FL) | Miami |
Willie Moise | 4-Star | DT | 6'3" 291 lbs | Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, FL) | Miami |
Avantae Williams | 4-Star | S | 5'11" 170 lbs | Deland (Deland, FL) | Oregon |
Samuel Anaele | 4-Star | DE | 6'4" 243 lbs | Miami Carol City (Miami, FL) | Miami |
Elijah Roberts | 3-Star | SDE | 6'3" 267 lbs | Columbus (Miami, FL) | None |
Keshawn Washington | 3-Star | S | 6'1" 177 lbs | South Dade (Homestad, FL) | Miami |
Ruben Hyppolite II | 3-Star | LB | 6'0" 225 lbs | McArthur (Hollywood, FL) | Maryland |
Henry Parrish | 3-Star | RB | 5'10" 173 lbs | Columbus (Miami, FL) | None |
Diego LaMonica | 3-Star | TE | 6'4" 226 lbs | Gulliver Prep (Miami, FL) | None |
Ja'Vontae Williams | 3-Star | WR | 6'0" 196 lbs | Glades Central (Belle Glade, FL) | None |
Jaylon Carlies | 3-Star | WR | 6'2" 184 lbs | West Orange (Winter Garden, FL) | None |
Westley Neal | 3-Star | DE | 6'0" 317 lbs | Gulliver Prep (Miami, FL) | None |
Andy Garcia | 3-Star | LB | 6'2" 210 lbs | St. Thomas Aquinas (Ft. Lauderdale, LF) | None |
Brian Balom | 3-Star | S | 6'0" 179 lbs | Miramar (Hollywood, FL) | None |
Dominic Mammarelli | 3-Star | TE | 6'4" 235 lbs | Naples (Naples, FL) | Miami |
Tre'Von Riggins | 3-Star | DE | 6'1" 273 lbs | Lakewood (St. Petersburg, FL) | Miami |
Daran Branch | 3-Star | CB | 6'1" 168 lbs | Amite (Amite, FL) | Miami |
Alvin Mathis | 3-Star | LB | 6'1" 210 lbs | Pinellas Park (Largo, FL) | Miami |
Antonio Smith | 3-Star | OT | 6'2" 275 lbs | Vanguard (Ocala, FL) | Miami |
Justin Hodges | 3-Star | CB | 6'1" 155 lbs | Western (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) | Miami |
Xavier Restrepo | 3-Star | ATH | 5'10" 186 lbs | Deerfield Beach (Deerfield Beach, FL) | Miami |
Marcus Clarke | 3-Star | ATH | 5'11" 175 lbs | Winter Park (Winter Park, FL) | Miami |
Shykieim Gloster | 3-Star | DE | 6'3" 215 lbs | Monsignor Pace (Opa Locka, FL) | Florida International |
Cayden Baker | 3-Star | OT | 6'6" 260 lbs | Fort Myers (Fort Myers, FL) | None |
Eli Acker | 3-Star | OT | 6'5" 270 lbs | Heritage Academy (Columbus, MS) | Ole Miss |
Kenley-Mary Asse | 3-Star | OC | 6'3' 293 lbs | Monsignor Pace (Opa Locka, FL) | None |
Daemon Hill | Unranked | CB | 6'0" 170 lbs | Palmetto (Palmetto, FL) | None |
Khristopher Love | Unranked | OG | 6'3" 315 lbs | American Heritage (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) | None |
Lloyd Willis | Unranked | OT | 6'7" 290 lbs | Killian (Miami, FL) | None |
Terrell Torrence Jr | Unranked | DT | 6'2" 328 lbs | Northwestern (Miami,FL) | None |
Khaishef Edwards | Unranked | WR | 5'10" 165 lbs | Largo (Largo, FL) | None |
Of the 2020 recruits, two of them have been brought in for official visits: defensive back Keshawn Lawrence and wide receiver Dazalin Worsham.
Ranked as the third safety in the class, Washington is the cousin of former Hurricane cornerback Corn Elder, who played from 2013 to 2016. Miami is currently battling with Tennessee for his services.
As a prospect, Lawrence’s versatility makes him an intriguing prospect for the Hurricanes. While Lawrence will likely play safety at the college level, he has the size to play linebacker and has experience playing cornerback.
Worsham, who committed to Alabama in April of 2018, is ranked as the 11th best prospect in Alabama. The Dan Enos link makes Worsham a flip candidate this weekend and onwards for the Hurricanes.
Currently, 15 of the seniors attending Paradise Camp are current Canes commits. The list includes Don Chaney Jr., a five-star commit, who could play the role of vocal leader at Paradise Camp.
Here are some Seniors that the Canes will likely be tracking closely come Saturday:
- WR Bryan Robinson: A recent decommitment from the Hurricanes, Robinson is an Under Armour All-American that will have a strong season for Palm Beach Central. The Hurricanes will have to fend off interest from Florida State if they wish to get a recommitment from Robinson.
- TE Darnell Washington: Getting any five-star on campus is a plus, especially if you can get them there for your recruiting camp. Miami has recruited the Las Vegas tight end scene well in previous years (Brevin Jordan) and will try to use that magic and the tight ends alumni who will return to campus to their advantage.
- S Ladarius Tennison: One of the best safeties in the country, Tennison used to be committed to the Canes before, like Robinson, he decommitted.
- DT Westley Neal: Neal has attended the last three Paradise Camps and is a good fit as a 0-tech (or nose tackle) in a 3-4 defense with his size.
- DE Jaylen Harrell: Defensive coordinator Blake Baker visited Harrell in late April and Harrell was on campus in March for Junior Day. Harrell holds offers from some of the top schools in the nation.
- CBs Keshawn Lawrence: Mentioned earlier as one of two guys coming in on an official visit, the Hurricanes seem to have a lot of interest in the versatile defensive back.
- OG Khristopher Love: Love camped last weekend at Miami and reportedly impressed. The cycle will likely feature one more interior offensive line and with a strong Paradise Camp, Love could be the one.
Underclassmen Attendees (2021 and 2022)
Year | Name | Rank | Position | Height/Weight | School | Commitment (if any) |
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Year | Name | Rank | Position | Height/Weight | School | Commitment (if any) |
2021 | James Williams | 5-Star | S | 6'5" 218 lbs | Western (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) | |
2021 | Leonard Taylor | 4-Star | DT | 6'4" 240 lbs | Miami Palmetto (Miami, FL) | |
2021 | Maason Smith | 4-Star | DT | 6'4" 299 lbs | Terrebonne (Houma, LA) | |
2021 | Donnell Harris | 4-Star | DE | 6'4" 210 lbs | Booker T. Washington (Miami, FL) | |
2021 | Jake Briningstool | 4-Star | TE | 6'6" 215 lbs | Ravenwood (Brentwood, TN) | |
2021 | Laurence Seymore | 4-Star | OG | 6'1" 293 lbs | Miami Central (Miami, FL) | Miami |
2021 | Savion Collins | 4-Star | DT | 6'4" 290 lbs | Southwest Miami (Miami, FL) | Miami |
2021 | Jonathan Flowe | 4-Star | OLB | 6'1" 195 lbs | Upland (Upland, CA) | |
2021 | Corey Collier | 4-Star | CB | 6'2" 170 lbs | Miami Palmetto (Miami, FL) | |
2021 | Jason Marshall | 4-Star | CB | 6'2" 180 lbs | Miami Palmetto (Miami, FL) | |
2021 | Romello Brinson | 3-Star | WR | 6'2" 180 lbs | Northwestern (Miami, FL) | Miami |
2021 | Kahlil Brantley | 3-Star | TE | 6'2" 190 lbs | Northwestern (Miami, FL) | Miami |
2021 | Tyler Johnson | 3-Star | DE | 6'2" 200 lbs | South Dade (Homestead, FL) | Miami |
2021 | Yulkeith Brown | 3-Star | WR | 5'10" 164 lbs | Gulliver Prep (Miami, FL) | |
2021 | Gaethan Bernadel | 3-Star | LB | 6'1" 210 lbs | Hallandale (Hallandale, FL) | |
2021 | Amari Daniels | 3-Star | RB | 5'8" 194 lbs | Miami Central (Miami, FL) | |
2021 | Fred Eaford | 3-Star | WR | 6'0" 162 lbs | Hialeah (Hialeah, FL) | Miami |
2021 | Michael Jackson | 3-Star | ATH | 5'11" 190 lbs | Desert Pines (Las Vegas, NV) | |
2021 | Kelly Loiseau | 3-Star | RB | 5'11" 190 lbs | Miami Christian School (Miami, FL) | |
2021 | Brashard Smith | Unranked | WR | 5'8" 177 lbs | Miami Palmetto (Miami, FL) | |
2021 | Santino Marucci | Unranked | QB | 6'1" 190 lbs | The Benjamin School (Jupiter, FL) | |
2021 | Malik Rutherford | Unranked | WR | 5'7" 155 lbs | Champagnat Catholic-Hialeah (Hialeah, FL) | |
2021 | Keanu Koht | Unranked | DE | 6'4" 224 lbs | Vero Beach (Vero Beach, FL) | |
2021 | Jacolby George | Unranked | WR | 5'10" 155 lbs | Plantation (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) | |
2021 | Patrick Payton | Unranked | LB | 6'5" 205 lbs | Miami Senior (Miami, FL) | |
2021 | Zachary Lovett | Unranked | LB | 6'2" 210 lbs | Rockledge (Rockledge, FL) | |
2021 | Cortez McKenzie | Unranked | LB | 6'0" 195 lbs | Lakewood (St. Petersburg, FL) | |
2021 | Anthony Marshall | Unranked | S | 5'11" 160 lbs | Southwest Miami (Miami, FL) | |
2021 | Chief Borders | Unranked | ATH | 6'3" 211 lbs | McEachern (Powder Springs, GA) | |
2022 | Shemar Stewart | DE | 6'4" 236 lbs | Monsignor Pace (Opa Locka, FL) | ||
2022 | Kamari Wilson | S | 6'1" 179 lbs | Fort Pierce Westwood (Fort Pierce, FL) | ||
2022 | Francois Nolton | DE | 6'4" 213 lbs | Miami Christian School (Miami, FL) | ||
2022 | Daniel Lyons | DE | 6'3" 234 lbs | Miami Southridge (Miami, FL) | ||
2022 | Dante Anderson | DE | 6'3" 197 lbs | Miami Southridge (Miami, FL) | ||
2022 | Rian Black | WR | 6'0" 188 lbs | Rockledge (Rockledge, FL) | ||
2022 | MJ Morris | QB | 6'1" 175 lbs | Carrollton (Carrollton, FL) | ||
2022 | Jaziun Patterson | RB | 5'10" 171 lbs | Deerfield Beach (Deerfield Beach, FL) |
The list of underclassmen is headlined by 2021 DE Donnell Harris. Harris decommitted from the Hurricanes earlier this month but the Hurricanes still appear to be in the race for one of the best defensive ends in the class. The Hurricanes are likely battling with Florida State for Harris.
As a sophomore, Harris had 21 sacks and was named a first-team All-Dade selection by the Miami Herald. Harris has a lot of bend as a pass rusher with great instincts and football IQ. Harris looks best as a stand-up linebacker in a 3-4 defense.
2021 S James Williams should also be a top target for the Hurricanes. A local 5-star recruit, Williams has all the size and speed you’d like out of a safety and looks comfortable playing zone. If Miami can keep him home, it’s a major benefit to the Hurricanes.
2021 DT Leonard Taylor has had interest from the Hurricanes in the past and visited the campus on an unofficial in April. Taylor transferred to Miami Palmetto for his junior season and will likely gather more interest from the Hurricanes.
Yulkeith Brown (2021 WR) has had some strong interest from the Canes in the past few months, including a visit from Ephraim Banda in May. He attended a Hurricanes camp earlier this month. Keep an eye on him.
Santino Marucci (2021 QB) is a legacy. His father, Jason Marucci was a running back for the Hurricanes from 1990 to 1992. Santino Marucci is an interesting prospect himself. The rising prospect threw for 18 touchdowns and ran for 7. His performance helped Benjamin make the play-offs, where they were quickly defeated by American Heritage-Delray.
Keep an eye on Gaethan Bernadel and Malik Rutherford. The three have had some interest from the Canes previously and a strong camp could see increased interest.
Overall, the talent attending this year’s Paradise Camp is stacked, no other way around it. Not often do you see two five-star recruits and one of the best underclassmen recruits at the same recruiting event, on your campus.
Poll
Over/Under 1.5 commitments, how many commits to you expect from Paradise Camp 2019?
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