Please welcome the 2010 Miami Hurricanes recruiting class to Coral Gables. To those who wanted in, thank you for signing on to help rebuild ‘The U’. To those who went elsewhere, it’s a Canes thing and you obviously didn’t understand.
Jermaine Barton
Offensive Lineman, 6-7, 283
Fort Lauderdale, Fla./St. Thomas Aquinas HS
– Rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and Scout.com … Named second team All-Broward by the Miami Herald and the Florida Sun Sentinel … Allowed only two sacks his senior season … Very good athlete who also is a gifted basketball player … Helped St. Thomas Aquinas to a 28-1 record the last two seasons and a Class 5A state title in 2008 and No. 1 national ranking in 2009.
Jeff Brown
Defensive Line, 6-3. 275
Evanston, Ill./Evanston HS
– Rated a two-star recruit by Rivals.com, a three-star recruit by ESPN.com and the No. 75 defensive tackle in country by Scout.com … As senior, totaled 42 solo tackles, five sacks, nine tackles for loss, a forced fumble, four fumble recoveries, two blocked kicks … Also wrestled in high school and compiled a 39-1 record as a senior … Also lettered in track and was a state qualifier in the shot put.
Malcolm Bunche
Offensive Line, 6-7, 328
Newark, Del./ Milford (N.Y.) Academy/Newark HS
– Enrolled at Miami in January 2010 … Rated as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and the No. 8 prep school prospect in the nation regardless of position … Ranked the No. 18 best offensive guard by Scout.com, No. 39 best offensive tackle by Rivals.com and No. 86 best offensive tackle by ESPN.com out of high school … Originally signed a national letter of intent with Miami in the spring of 2009.
Kelvin Cain
Linebacker, 6-3, 226
Clovis, Calif./Buchanan HS
– Rated the 10th best outside linebacker in the state of California … As a senior, recorded 80 tackles and nine sacks while also returning eight kickoffs for 150 yards … Played at Portland (OR) Grant High School, where he finished with 61 tackles and seven sacks as a junior.
Eduardo Clements
Running Back, 5-9, 183
Miami, Fla./Booker T. Washington HS
– Rushed for 3,105 yards and 50 touchdowns in four seasons at Booker T. Washington … Rated the No. 79 player in the Sporting News 100 … Rated the No. 43 prospect in the Mobile Register Super Southeast 120 … As a junior rushed for 892 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns and caught 34 passes for 296 receiving yards and three total touchdowns … In limited action as a senior, rushed 694 yards and nine touchdowns … As a sophomore on the state champion team, ran for 961 yards and 19 touchdowns … Rated the No.62 player in the Sports Illustrated Takkle Top 200 … Rated the No. 11 running back by Rivals.com, a four-star recruit and the No. 156 player nationally … Named first team All-Dade by the Miami Herald as a senior and second team All-Dade as a junior and sophomore … No.76 prospect on the Bill Buchalter’s Florida Top 100 State List.
Asante Cleveland
Tight End, 6-5, 240
Sacramento, Calif./Christian Brothers HS
– Ranked the No. 15 tight end and a three-star recruit by Scout.com … As a junior earned all-league honors after leading his team with 21 receptions for 262 yards and four touchdowns … As a senior had 24 receptions for 412 yards and seven touchdowns.
Tyrone Cornelius
Linebacker, 6-2, 195
Stone Mountain, Ga./Stephenson HS
– Enrolled in January 2010 … Ranked the No. 39 outside linebacker prospect in the nation by Rivals.com and three-star recruit by Scout.com … Finished his senior season with 108 tackles, an interception, two forced fumbles, two blocked punts and eight tackles for loss and helped lead Stephenson to an 11-1 record and the second round of the playoffs … As a junior tallied 118 tackles, three interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), two forced fumbles (one returned for a score), four sacks, 11 tackles for losses, a blocked punt and three safeties … Named a first-team all-state selection by the Atlanta Journal Constitution and Associated Press … No. 28 player on the AJC Top 50 List.
Devont’a Davis
Defensive Back, 6-0, 166
Gainesville, Fla./Gainesville HS
– Rated a three-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com … Named first team all-area by the Gainesville Sun … Finished his senior year with 75 tackles, seven interceptions, four fumble recoveries and 12 passes broken up which included a season-best 12 tackles, two interceptions and two forced fumbles against Buchholz … As a junior had 50 tackles – seven for losses – with one interception and 15 passes broken up.
Jeremy Davis
Defensive Back, 6-0, 188
Cape Coral, Fla./Ft. Myers HS
– Three-star recruit and No. 49 cornerback by Scout.com and No. 77 wide receiver by Rivals.com … No. 92 prospect on the Bill Buchalter’s Florida Top 100 State List … Tallied 71 tackles, four interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), 15 pass break-ups and three blocked punts as a senior … On offense carried 72 times for 1,047 yards and 15 touchdowns … As a junior at Ft. Myers High School, played mostly offense and had 30 catches for 500 yards and 12 touchdowns … As a sophomore played defensive back and had 50 tackles, 11 passes broken up and an interception.
Jonathan Feliciano
Offensive Lineman, 6-5, 318
Davie, Fla./Western HS
– Three-star recruit and No. 19 offensive guard by Scout.com … Rated a three-star prospect by Rivals.com … No. 56 prospect on the Bill Buchalter’s Florida Top 100 State List … First Team All-Broward by the Sun Sentinel.
Chase Ford
Tight End, 6-6, 245
Corrigan, Texas/Kilgore J.C.
– Second team junior college All-American … Named first team Southwest Junior College Football Conference’s MVP after leading the conference with 32 receptions and 545 receiving yards … Named first All-SWJCFC … As a high school senior at Corrigan-Camden High, earned All-District honors as a senior.
James Gaines
Linebacker, 6-3, 205
Getzville, N.Y./Canisius HS
– NYSSA Second Team All State, Class A … Played linebacker, safety, tight end, tailback and receiver at Canisius this past season … Finished with 61 rushing yards and a touchdown, 15 catches for 270 yards and two scores along with 154 tackles (108 solo), three sacks, an interception and fumble recovery.
Tavadis Glenn
Offensive Lineman, 6-5, 300
Jacksonville, Fla./Raines HS
– Under Armour All-American … A four-star prospect who is rated the No. 22 defensive tackle prospect in the nation by Rivals.com … No. 105 Mobile Register Super Southeast 120 … No.62 player in Sports Illustrated Takkle Top 200 … finished with 50 tackles, 17 for losses, along with six sacks, two forced fumbles and a blocked field goal as a junior at Terry Parker HS … Played senior season at Raines HS and had 50 tackles, 10 for losses, and three sacks on defense.
Maurice Hagens
Running Back, 5-11, 237
Riverview, Fla./Tampa Bay Tech HS
– Three-star recruit and No. 4 fullback by Scout.com and No. 8 fullback by Rivals.com … No. 47 prospect on the Bill Buchalter’s Florida Top 100 State List … Helped Tampa Bay Tech to a final record of 9-2 with 1,300 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns while averaging six yards per carry … As a junior, finished with 1,019 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns. … Ran for 1,300 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns as a sophomore.
Darion Hall
Running Back, 5-11, 190
Naples, Fla./Lely HS
– Three-star recruit and No. 49 running back by Rivals.com … No. 34 prospect on the Bill Buchalter’s Florida Top 100 State List … Finished his senior season with 965 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 107 yards per game and 7.6 yards per carry … Had 1,791 yards with 21 touchdowns, averaging 179 yards per game and 10.6 yards per carry as junior.
Allen Hurns
Wide Receiver, 6-3, 175
Miami, Fla./Carol City HS
– Enrolled in January 2010 … Three-star recruit by Rivals.com … Ranked as one of top 100 receivers by Rivals.com and Scout.com … Finished his junior year with 23 receptions for 450 yards and seven touchdowns … As a senior had six catches for 110 yards before suffering a season-ending injury.
Storm Johnson
Running Back, 6-0, 212
Loganville, Ga./Loganville HS
– Enrolled in January 2010 … Under-Armour All-American … Ranked No. 22 recruit in the country by ESPN.com … Named a 2009 second team EA Sports All-American … Rushed for a school record 1,937 yards and 31 touchdowns, caught 11 passes for 150 yards and returned two kickoff s for touchdowns as a senior … Rated the No. 7 running back in the country, No. 8 player in the state of Georgia and No. 106 player nationally by Rivals.com … Rushed for 1,300 yards and 21 TDs as a junior at Buford (Ga.) HS in 2008 …Named the 2009 Atlanta Journal Constitution AAAA Player of the Year … Earned first team all-state by the AJC and Associated Press … No. 6 player on the AJC Top 50 list … Rated No. 34 prospect in the Mobile Register Super Southeast 120 and the No.137 prospect in Sports Illustrated Takkle Top 200.
Brandon Linder
Offensive Line, 6-6, 290
Southwest Ranches, Fla./St. Thomas Aquinas HS
– U.S. Army All-American … Ranked No. 145 in the ESPN Top 150 … Named first team All-Broward by Sun Sentinel and the Miami Herald … Helped St. Thomas Aquinas to a 28-1 record the last two seasons and a Class 5A state title in 2008 and No. 1 national ranking in 2009 while the offfense averaged 321yards per game … Rated the No. 47 prospect in the Mobile Register Super Southeast 120 and the No.167 player in Sports Illustrated Takkle Top 200 … No. 3 prospect on the Bill Buchalter’s Florida Top 100 State List.
Shane McDermott
Offensive Line, 6-3, 275
Lake Worth, Fla./Palm Beach Central HS
– Enrolled in January 2010 … Palm Beach County First team All-Conference as a center … First team All-Area by Palm Beach Post … First Team All-Broward by the Sun Sentinel … Three-star athlete who is the No. 20th rated center by rivals.com … Under Armour All-American Game … No. 44-ranked player in the Sentinel’s Florida Top 100 … Recorded 50 pancake blocks and earned a 93 percent grade for the season … No. 44 prospect on the Bill Buchalter’s Florida Top 100 State List.
Stephen Morris
Quarterback, 6-2, 183
Miami, Fla./Monsignor Pace
– Enrolled in January 2010 … Three-star athlete who is the No. 26th dual threat QB by rivals.com … Also rated a three-star recruit by Rivals.com … Completed 96 of his 179 pass attempts for 1,531 yards, 22 touchdowns and only six interceptions and also ran for 125 yards and a touchdown as a senior … Finished his junior year completing 64 percent of his passes with 2,005 passing yards, 19 touchdowns and nine interceptions … In his career, had 98 carries for 162 yards and four touchdowns and completed 240-of-404 passes for 3,536 yards … Named second team All-Miami-Dade by the Miami Herald as a junior.
Kevin Nelson
Linebacker, 6-0, 213
Gainesville, Fla./Gainesville, HS
– Three-star recruit and No. 22 middle linebacker by Scout.com … Nelson finished his senior season with 150 tackles, two interceptions, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and six sacks. He scored three touchdowns, two on interceptions returns and one on a fumble recovery. As a junior Nelson had 125 tackles, 10 for losses, and 3.5 sacks along with a blocked punt. Named first team all-area by the Gainesville Sun
Keion Payne
Defensive Back, 5-10, 160
Fort Lauderdale, Fla./ St. Thomas Aquinas HS
– Named All-Broward third team by the Miami Herald and All-Broward honorable mention by the Sun Sentinel … No. 19 cornerback and four-star recruit by Scout.com … Rated No. 29 cornerback prospect by Rivals.com … No.72 prospect on the Bill Buchalter’s Florida Top 100 State List … As a senior had three interceptions, one returned for a touchdown and was part of an Aquinas secondary that allowed opponents an average of only 100.7 passing yards per game … Recorded 33 tackles, 14 passes broken up and four interceptions as a junior at Dillard High School.
David Perry
Defensive Line, 6-6, 230
Pembroke Pines, Fla./University School
– Three-star recruit and No. 39 defensive end by Scout.com … Ranked No. 115 in the ESPN Top 150 … No. 94 prospect on the Bill Buchalter’s Florida Top 100 State List … Named first team All-Broward by the Sun Sentinel and Miami Herald… Played defensive end and tight end in high school and recorded 12 sacks as a senior.
Kacy Rodgers
Defensive Back, 6-1, 200
Southlake, Texas/Southlake Carroll HS
– Four-star recruit and No. 14 cornerback nationally by Scout.com … Rated the No. 37 cornerback prospect in the nation by Rivals.com … Registered 29 tackles, 10 pass breakups and three interceptions as a junior.
Andrew Tallman
Tight End, 6-5, 240
Carthage, N.Y./Boston College HS
– Three-star recruit who is the No. 5 prospect at his position in the state by Rivals.com … Three-star prospect and No. 56 recruit at his position by Scout.com.
Delmar Taylor
Defensive Line, 6-3, 270
Miami, Fla./Miami Beach HS
– Three-star prospect by Rivals.com … Talented athlete, who played in just five games last season mostly on offense and saw limited time on defense …
Travis Williams
Linebacker, 6-3, 200
Norfolk, Va./Lake Taylor HS
– Under Armour All-American … Four-star prospect by Rivals.com and ranked the No. 15 outside linebacker and No. 204 nationally regardless of position … Finished his junior year with 68 tackles, 15 sacks and seven forced fumbles … On offense, had 32 receptions for over 600 yards … As a senior had 71 tackles, 14 sacks, seven forced fumbles and 11 passes broken up… Recorded a school record 69 career sacks.
Clive Walford
Tight End, 6-4, 215
Belle Glade, Fla./Glades Central HS
– Three-star recruit by Rivals.com … Had over 400 receiving yards and six touchdown catches as a senior … Earned All-Palm Beach County honors.
Lane Kiffin did some under the table business when it came to OL Seantrel Handerson, most people expected him to end up at The U. What are your thoughts?
Seeing the bios laid out, I feel better about the class today. We got some much needed linemen, as well as depth in other positions, (TE, QB, etc). I think Miami coaches are pretty much straight talkers: either you want to come to The U or not? Do you want to build something special here, or are you looking for someone to kiss your ass for the whole process? I want these guys who want to put in work. This looks like a solid class. We'll find out in 3 or 4 years. The seven early enrollees are going to be a great help as well.
Great class. Now, I won't be stupid & bias & state that 5 stars don't matter. But, I will admit it being a bit overrated at Miami the last few years. We have championship level talent returning, as far as the position players go. We adressed the O Line, so with the bevy of RB's & Jacory under center, the O Line was crucial. It went understated, but injuries killed our defense, & we were still 9-4. Now, with our guys back healthy, & the emergence of Bailey, Vernon, etc. it gets even better with guys like Forston, Ajomo, Futch, Spence, DVD, Telemaque, B Harris, & Ray Ray, lookout! I predict we have the best QB, running game, receiver depth & safety tandem with Telemaque & Ray Ray, in the country. Not to mention an all american shut down corner in B Harris
Lane Kiffin did some under the table business when it came to OL Seantrel Handerson, most people expected him to end up at The U. What are your thoughts?
I would hope that with USC in trouble and Kiffin having been chastised for his early recruiting mistakes at Tennessee, this isn't the case… but who knows in this crazy world of recruiting.
From what I saw at the presser today, papa Sean Henderson looks like he wants to be a star himself… so rolling to LA made sense.
It was reported earlier that Henderson is waiting to sign his LOI until So Cal goes in front of a judge in a few weeks. Big man wants to make sure the sanctions aren't going to be the death penalty. Curious to see this all play out.
Great class. Now, I won't be stupid & bias & state that 5 stars don't matter. But, I will admit it being a bit overrated at Miami the last few years.
I'm not saying five stars don't matter. I'd have loved to see five-star Seantrel to Miami today. That said, it's not the be all/end all. There are some five-star busts and some three-star studs.
My points were directed at those who are obsessed with the star system, following it religiously and get hopped up over online videos when they've never even seen these kids play in person, let alone on a consistent basis against different levels of talent.
Now, with our guys back healthy, & the emergence of Bailey, Vernon, etc. it gets even better with guys like Forston, Ajomo, Futch, Spence, DVD, Telemaque, B Harris, & Ray Ray, lookout!
Miami's defense stumbled a bit down the stretch… and injuries were a big reason.
When you look back and see a healthy Miami bunch shutting down eventual ACC champs Georgia Tech, or clamping down on Oklahoma in the second half – you see where this team was headed if healthy.
I think Miami had a great shot at 11-2 (or 12-2 if winning the ACC title game) if guys like Forston, Spence, Futch, Ojomo, Van Dyke, etc. weren't banged up throughout the year.
Canes defense takes a nice step forward next year. Fired up about what Rick Petri can do for the d-line, too.
A nastier d-line and an upgrade in talent at o-line will help Miami win games like Virginia Tech, North Carolina and Wisconsin – all games where they lost in the trenches and Harris was pressured into dumb mistakes.
allcanes, I couldn't agree more. The D Line will be better with Petri & the health situation entering the season. I try to be as realistic as possible & I never use to say, ooh, this is our year pre 08 recruiting class. That was still a #1 class, & they will prove it. Wow, Berry emerged, as did Mike James at a position he isn't accustomed to, FB. Now, with Lamar Miller getting a chance after a redshirt year, we have Storm & Clements for the future. And lets understate Tommy Streeter being in the mix, 6"6 200 lbs & runs a 4.4 40. Wow. Vernon will be a standout next season. & Bailey a high 1st round pick. If Jacory aka 12 gage (my nickname for him), cuts down the picks to about 7 at the most, he will be the heisman, because he can fling that ball. I wish he would use that athleticism more often on the scrambles instead of throwing it up for grabs. He'll show Pryor who the best of that class was, like I predicted before he arrived here. Its all about the U
With the size and basketball ability, that Barton kid reminds me of another O-lineman out of South Florida a few years back that made a splash in the NFL. Don't know if you all remember William Roberts who played for Carol City before going up to Ohio State in 1980. Ended up with the Giants playing next to Jumbo Elliot. By the time it was all said and done, he had two Super Bowl rings.