The pleasant surprise of American Heritage five-star safety James Williams’ commitment on Tuesday night showed that what the Miami Hurricanes are building this offseason is more than just modest recruiting momentum.
Rather, this coaching staff is proving capable of landing any top prospect it targets, regardless of which other top college football program’s are in pursuit against the Hurricanes.
After getting the elite 6-foot-5, 218-pound Williams back in the 2021 class, what’s next for UM on the recruiting trail?
Staying within South Florida, it’s natural to point to Miami Palmetto, home of five top prospects the Hurricanes are targeting that have come to be known collectively as the Palmetto Five: defensive tackle Leonard Taylor, cornerback Jason Marshall Jr.