The Hurricanes have always been able to have success with great running backs from South Florida, such as Willis McGahee, Duke Johnson and Frank Gore, just to name a few. Now, Miami has a running back committed for their 2021 class, also from South Florida, who is making a name for himself, 4-star Thad Franklin from Chaminade-Madonna Prep in Broward County.
Franklin, who is perhaps the best running back in the entire state, established himself as an elite prospect in 2019, rushing for 2,282 yards and 28 touchdowns.