If you know nothing about Mario Cristobal, one thing to always keep in mind is that he is one of the best recruiters in the country.
The Miami Hurricanes come in in the early 2026 recruiting rankings at No. 14 in the latest On3 Industry Recruiting Rankings.
Early On3 Industry 2026 Team Recruiting Rankings‼️https://t.co/Omvx50HJgR pic.twitter.com/jEMDCnJ83U
— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) February 10, 2025
The Hurricanes still have a lot of work to do. Three classes in a row with the Hurricanes finishing the the top 10 and once in the top five. There is a lot to love about the program and now with Cam Ward likely being the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL draft and many Hurricanes preparing to be drafted, it will only increase the likelihood of other top recruits considering Miami.
They already now the No. 1 wide receiver in the 2026 class and player in Mississippi scheduled to take a visit as the Hurricanes are now competing with SEC and Big 10 teams for some of the best talent in the country.
Mario Cristobal already has a few players from the 2026 class committed and more likely to come.
Check out the Miami football recruiting tracker for a full breakdown of the 2025 and 2026 classes and more.
Justice Sandle is a graduate of Mississippi State University and is the site lead for Miami Hurricanes on SI. He can be reached at justice.sandle111@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter@Justice_News5.
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