2017 Early Enrollees at the University of Miami:
Robert Burns | Amari Carter | DeeJay Dallas | Navaughn Donaldson| Zach Dykstra | Jonathan Garvin | Bradley Jennings, Jr. | Brian Polendey | Waynmon Steed | Cade Weldon
Robert Burns (Miami, Fla.) – Running Back – Gulliver Preparatory School
Four-star running back prospect by ESPN... Three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and Scout...Selected to 2017 Under Armour All-America Game... Rated No. 67 prospect nationwide regardless of position on ESPN300...Ranked No. 7 running back nationwide by ESPN...Rated No. 25 running back nationwide in 247Sports’ Composite Rankings...Rushed for over 1,200 yards in high school career with 15 rushing touchdowns...Had 265 yards junior year...Totaled 900 yards with 13 touchdowns in first two varsity seasons...Coached by Earl Sims at Gulliver Prep...Chose Miami over offers from Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Florida State and Ohio State, among others.
Amari Carter (Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.) – Safety – Palm Beach Gardens High School
Four-star safety prospect by ESPN...Three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and Scout...Ranked No. 238 player nationwide regardless of position in ESPN300...Ranked No.5 on Palm Beach Big Board and Super 11 pick by Palm Beach Post...Had 60 tackles and three interceptions during junior year at Palm Beach Gardens...Coached by Rob Freeman at Palm Beach Gardens...Chose Miami over offers from Auburn, Clemson, LSU, Michigan and Notre Dame, among others.
DeeJay Dallas (Brunswick, Ga.) – Athlete – Glynn Academy
Consensus four-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals and Scout...Played quarterback, receiver, running back and defensive back at Glynn Academy...Also returned punts and kicks...Ranked No. 15 athlete nationwide by Rivals and No. 190 overall prospect regardless of position...Rated No. 230 prospect nationwide on ESPN300...Earned No. 259 ranking on 247Sports’ Composite Rankings...Rushed for 1,139 yards and 13 touchdowns during junior year at Glynn...Added 678 passing yards and seven passing touchdowns...Led Terrors to 11-2 record in final year...Rushed for 168 yards to go along with 135 passing yards in final game of high school career in state quarterfinals ...Chose Miami over offers from Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State and Georgia, among others.
Navaughn Donaldson (Miami, Fla.) – Offensive Lineman - Miami Central High School
Consensus four-star offensive line prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals and Scout...Selected to 2017 Under Armour All-America Game...Ranked No. 8 offensive tackle nationwide and No. 44 prospect regardless of position by Rivals...Rated 87 prospect nationwide on ESPN300...Ranked fifth-best player at position by ESPN...Rated No. 69 player nationwide on 247Sports Composite Rankings and No. 68 in Top247 rankings...Preseason All-America by USA TODAY entering senior season at Miami Central...Won state championship junior year with Rockets...High school teammate of fellow early enrollee Waynmon Steed...Coached by Roland Smith at Central...Chose Miami over offers from Florida, Florida State, Georgia and Louisville, among others.
Zach Dykstra (Spirit Lake, Iowa) – Offensive Line – Spirit Lake High School
Consensus three-star offensive line prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals and Scout...Ranked top-50 offensive tackle nationwide by ESPN...Ranked No. 5 player in state of Iowa by ESPN...Rated No. 7 player in state by Rivals...Chose Miami over offers from Iowa, Iowa State and Vanderbilt, among others.
Jonathan Garvin (Lake Worth, Fla.) – Defensive Line – Lake Worth Community High School
Four-star defensive end prospect by ESPN...Three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals and Scout...Ranked No. 279 player regardless of position on ESPN300 rankings...Ranked No. 22 defensive end by ESPN and No. 33 by Scout...Dominated in final year at Lake Worth, finishing with 97 tackles, 59 tackles for loss and school-record 18 sacks...Totaled 93 tackles, including 36 tackles for loss and nine sacks in junior year at Lake Worth...Added six forced fumbles and one interception for Trojans in 2015...Coached by Micah Mays at Lake Worth...Chose Miami over offers from Clemson, Florida State, Georgia, Oklahoma and Tennessee, among others.
Bradley Jennings Jr. (Jacksonville, Fla.) – Linebacker – Sandalwood High School
Consensus three-star linebacker prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals and Scout...Ranked No. 36 outside linebacker nationwide by Rivals...Had 146 tackles and 10 tackles for loss in junior season at Sandalwood...Added three forced fumbles and two sacks for Saints in 2015...Selected to 2015 Florida Times-Union All-First Coast Second Team...Coached by Adam Geis at Sandalwood...Chose Miami over offers from Florida State, Louisville, Michigan and North Carolina, among others.
Brian Polendey (Denton, Texas) – Tight End – Guyer
Consensus three-star tight end prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals and Scout...Ranked No. 11 tight end nationwide by ESPN...Ranked No. 20 tight end in 247Sports’ Composite Rankings...Rated No. 24 tight end by Rivals and No. 25 tight end by Scout...Born in Eugene, Ore., and grew up in state of Washington...Finished junior year with nine receptions for 117 yards and two touchdowns...Coached by John Walsh at Guyer...Chose Miami over offers from Arkansas, Colorado, Houston and Michigan, among others.
Waynmon Steed (Miami, Fla.) – Linebacker - Miami Central High School
Consensus-three-star linebacker prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals and Scout...Ranked No. 19 inside linebacker nationwide by Rivals...Rated No. 22 inside linebacker by 247Sports... Suffered torn ACL during senior year... Missed junior season with shoulder injury...Finished sophomore season at Central with 83 tackles, leading team to state championship...High school teammate of fellow early enrollee Navaughn Donaldson at Miami Central...Coached by Roland Smith at Central...Chose Miami over offers from Colorado, LSU and NC State, among others.
Cade Weldon (Tampa, Fla.) – Pro-style Quarterback – Thomas Jefferson High School
Consensus three-star pro-style quarterback prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals and Scout...Ranked No. 19 pro-style quarterback nationwide by Rivals...Rated No. 23 pro-style quarterback by ESPN...Totaled 3,135 passing yards and 19 touchdowns in senior year...Completed 61 percent of passes in final campaign and rushed for 368 yards and one touchdown...Missed junior year due to knee injury...Threw for over 2,100 yards with 20 touchdowns in sophomore year at Jefferson...Father Casey was 1991 Heisman Trophy runner-up under then-Florida State offensive coordinator Mark Richt...Chose Miami over offers from Kentucky, South Carolina and Wake Forest, among others.
Plus with these 10 guys coming in don't be surprised to see a couple veterans wash out and transfer after spring. We are replacing lesser talented players with more talented and skilled players.
Posted by: Hassan | February 06, 2017 at 11:27 AM
There IT is right there.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2017 at 11:33 AM
Agree 100%
Posted by: BigWindyCane1 | February 06, 2017 at 06:36 PM
How can Clemson with 14 signees have a better class than ours.
But that's fine.
http://www.espn.com/blog/acc/post/_/id/98273/acc-power-rankings-fsu-clemson-miami-get-stronger-on-signing-day
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 06, 2017 at 08:15 PM
Ok never mind, its a power ranking.
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 06, 2017 at 08:17 PM
Fewer signees and fewer 4 stars but still ranked higher in some
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 06, 2017 at 09:14 PM
Hey CGNC! I'm still around. I just read these days. I don't stay as informed as I used to, so don't comment much. Love the direction we seem to be heading in tho. There's been a few speed bumps but I think any fan that thought all the bad of the last decade could be overcome in one off-season was delusional. I'm excited that the season ended on a high. By coincidence I was in Orlando during the bowl game, so I got to see our CANES put on one hell of a show! Now it's time to take the next step and actually win a division and conference title!
Posted by: DallasTX Cane | February 06, 2017 at 09:55 PM
Off-season SUCKS
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 06, 2017 at 10:25 PM
Good luck in Jurassic Park, Billy.
Posted by: CaneRock | February 06, 2017 at 02:42 PM
I heard he likes those "log cars"!!!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Posted by: WWIN | February 06, 2017 at 11:07 PM
Hey guys tell me what ND ticket coasts. I will probably take Amtrak to Miami nice ride $143 round trip. I do not expect anybody to pay for me; just tell me the cost....and that we will win!!!!
Posted by: VA Cane | February 06, 2017 at 11:22 PM
VACane...we got U buddy, do not worry!
Just get here on the train and we will pick you up and take you to the game. Do NOT go to Miami on the train. Go to Fort Lauderdale or Hollywood.
Posted by: 86Cane | February 06, 2017 at 11:26 PM
Off-season SUCKS
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 06, 2017 at 10:25 PM
Juventus Futbal.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | February 06, 2017 at 11:44 PM
VA Cane what 86 Said. We will get all the particulars taken care of in the coming months.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | February 07, 2017 at 12:59 AM
Wait! HOLD ON! WTF!!!!
I just read bleachers report mock drafts that says Corn Elder goes undrafted. Who the fokc put it together. And Stacey coley in the 6th round?
Posted by: AfriCane | February 07, 2017 at 01:09 AM
I can see Corn going to the Packers in the first round. They need corners bad and Corn would fit perfectly there.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 07, 2017 at 01:49 AM
IMO, Coley is too soft for the NFL. He was hurt a lot in college, NFL will be no different.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 07, 2017 at 01:55 AM
He was not always injured. One season. Get it right.
Posted by: AfriCane | February 07, 2017 at 02:19 AM
I'm hoping Coley ends up with a killer QB like Brees.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | February 07, 2017 at 03:48 AM
I second that on the Miami train. Lauderdale or even Hollywood.
Posted by: Old Skool | February 07, 2017 at 05:47 AM
Me and some of the fam will be down for the ND game as well. Its my birthday and anniversary weekend so works out great.
Posted by: UMike | February 07, 2017 at 06:10 AM
ND game is in November so weather should be in the low to mid 90's......
Posted by: raizecane | February 07, 2017 at 07:24 AM
Coley will excel at the next level if his mind and body are right.
He has the ability to make catches in traffic and along the sidelines as well or better than anyone we've had here.
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 07, 2017 at 07:42 AM
He also blocks well
Posted by: UMike | February 07, 2017 at 07:43 AM
Posted by: UMike | February 07, 2017 at 07:43 AM
When he's not holding. He's definitely got to clean up his penalty problem.
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 07, 2017 at 07:52 AM
When he's not holding. He's definitely got to clean up his penalty problem.
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 07, 2017 at 07:52 AM
Always so negative :)
Posted by: UMike | February 07, 2017 at 08:10 AM
ND game is in November so weather should be in the low to mid 90's......
Posted by: raizecane | February 07, 2017 at 07:24 AM
But like in the 50's under the covered part of the stands, right?
Posted by: 86Cane | February 07, 2017 at 08:12 AM
Too soon?
https://twitter.com/coach_thartley/status/828954241683320832
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 07, 2017 at 08:28 AM
I second that on the Miami train. Lauderdale or even Hollywood.
Posted by: Old Skool | February 07, 2017 at 05:47 AM
I can see it now... VA gets off the train in Hollywood and wonders why all the USC jerseys
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 07, 2017 at 08:35 AM
Too soon?
https://twitter.com/coach_thartley/status/828954241683320832
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 07, 2017 at 08:28 AM
#watchthestart?
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 07, 2017 at 08:50 AM
Wait! HOLD ON! WTF!!!!
I just read bleachers report mock drafts that says Corn Elder goes undrafted. Who the fokc put it together. And Stacey coley in the 6th round?
Posted by: AfriCane | February 07, 2017 at 01:09 AM
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When are people going to stop reading Bleacher Report?
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 07, 2017 at 09:36 AM
Very cool: https://twitter.com/canefbnutrition/status/828959610610544640
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 07, 2017 at 09:58 AM
When U can motivate kids to be that hyped to work out early in the morning, you're doing something right! Glad to see it!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 07, 2017 at 10:25 AM
Silly where they have Frierson and Ivey slotted.
Teams with most #ESPNJr300 commits on Feb. 7: #PennState leads with 8, #Miami 6, #FSU and #USC 5. espn.com/college-sports…
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 07, 2017 at 10:42 AM
But like in the 50's under the covered part of the stands, right?
Posted by: 86Cane | February 07, 2017 at 08:12 AM
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If that high.....
Posted by: raizecane | February 07, 2017 at 10:42 AM
Sark leaving Saban to be OC for the 49ers and Chip Kelly visiting Bama.
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 07, 2017 at 11:52 AM
Dark will be OC for the Falcons. Come on GC lol.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | February 07, 2017 at 12:00 PM
I meant Sark
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | February 07, 2017 at 12:00 PM
Sark leaving Saban to be OC for the 49ers and Chip Kelly visiting Bama.
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 07, 2017 at 11:52 AM
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I heard Falcons...not 49'ers
Posted by: raizecane | February 07, 2017 at 12:03 PM
He was not always injured. One season. Get it right.
Posted by: AfriCane | February 07, 2017 at 02:19 AM
So your telling me he never got up and limped after every play he was tackled. He's either a drama queen or his body can't take a beating.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 07, 2017 at 12:20 PM
GC, falcons Brah!
Posted by: BEERicane | February 07, 2017 at 12:21 PM
I can see it now... VA gets off the train in Hollywood and wonders why all the USC jerseys
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 07, 2017 at 08:35 AM
Now that's some funny shit right there!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 07, 2017 at 12:23 PM
Bruce Feldman: Names I'm told could get consideration for #Alabama OC: Mark Helfrich, Chip Kelly & George Godsey who is tight with OL coach Brent Key.
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 07, 2017 at 01:18 PM
Sorry fellas meant Falcons. Got my wires crossed after typing Chip Kelly .
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 07, 2017 at 01:20 PM
So your telling me he never got up and limped after every play he was tackled. He's either a drama queen or his body can't take a beating.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 07, 2017 at 12:20 PM
Disagree, Coley made the toughest catches this year, good YAC/RAC WR. He'll be a 2nd day pick.
Posted by: CaneRock | February 07, 2017 at 01:25 PM
^^^^I never said he wouldn't be good....I just think he'll have an injury prone career.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | February 07, 2017 at 02:01 PM
VA get off in Fort LAUDERDALE. U can then get on Route 22 on Broward County Transit transfer to Route 2 on BROWARD County TRANSIT. It will drop you off 2 blocks from the hotel. It will cost you like 2.50 for your Bus Fare total
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | February 07, 2017 at 02:11 PM
Chip Kelly visiting Bama.
Posted by: Go Canes! | February 07, 2017 at 11:52 AM
This is what Richt should've done. The dude been saying it for a while I believe. THAT would've been a power move.
Kelly at Bamer makes the next level CFB franchise even more...er... next levelish.
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 07, 2017 at 02:42 PM
VA get off in Fort LAUDERDALE.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | February 07, 2017 at 02:11 PM
Yup. I know a place... copans and powerline. Friendliest girls in town.
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 07, 2017 at 02:44 PM
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | February 07, 2017 at 09:36 AM
Pretty sure that article was written by WV WRs.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | February 07, 2017 at 03:02 PM
Posted by: 1mg Of epi | February 07, 2017 at 02:42 PM
Power moves, I has them.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | February 07, 2017 at 03:02 PM
Just picked up the Epi Pen for the 1 year old, peanut allergy confirmed.
Posted by: Dude on a Pale Horse | February 07, 2017 at 03:36 PM
They're also saying Helfrich is being considered for Bumma. LOL, they both run the same offenses satan used to b!tch & gripe about, the same offenses that He wanted outlawed...if you can't beat em', join em'.
Posted by: CaneRock | February 07, 2017 at 03:48 PM