The #Storm18 U Haul, so to speak, began Jan. 20 — seemingly eons ago — when the Miami Hurricanes, during the NCAA’s inaugural early signing period, brought in a phenomenal signing class that hit the top-5 rankings and put the Canes on an upward trajectory.
On Wednesday, the traditional National Signing Day, what the Hurricanes did more than anything was keep desperately needed Plantation American Heritage defensive tackle Nesta “Jade’’ Silvera, who had been committed for nearly a year and suddenly was flirting with the Florida Gators.
Then, they nabbed remaining defensive commitments Nigel Bethel, a Miami Northwestern three-star cornerback with elite speed; and sleeper tackle Jordan Miller, of Jacksonville Sandalwood — along with a major bonus of heralded, consensus four-star receiver Marquez Ezzard of Stockbridge (Georgia) High.