US EditionRecruiting battle for No. 1 OT Jackson Cantwell sizzles as Miami tries late push to overtake Georgia, Oregon
- On May 13, 2025, Jackson Cantwell, a five-star offensive tackle from Nixa High School in Missouri, committed to the Miami Hurricanes over Georgia, Oregon, Ohio State, and Michigan.
- Cantwell’s decision followed months of recruitment marked by visits to Miami and other finalists, with Miami offering a multiyear NIL deal valued over $2 million annually to secure his commitment.
- Cantwell cited his March visit to Miami, the relationship with coaches Mario Cristobal and Alex Mirabal, and their record in developing elite offensive linemen as decisive factors in his choice.
- Listed at 6-foot-8 and 320 pounds, Cantwell is the nation’s top-rated offensive tackle in the 2026 ESPN 300 and has won multiple state track and field titles, continuing a family legacy of Olympic shot-putters.
- Cantwell’s commitment uplifts Miami’s 2026 recruiting class to ninth nationally and represents the program’s highest-ranked signing since Cristobal became head coach after 2021.
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Clayton NewsTop overall prospect OT Jackson Cantwell commits to Miami
Offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell, the nation's highest-rated overall player in the Class of 2026, will head to Coral Gables, Fla., to join the Miami Hurricanes, he announced during a Tuesday ceremony. A five-star prospect out of Nixa High School in…
No. 1 Overall Recruit Jackson Cantwell Announces His Commitment
Son Of Late NFL Player Is The Nation's No. 1 Football Recruit (1:05) The top recruit in the college football Class of 2026 has made his decision.Like so many other big athletes we know, he's taking his talents to South Beach.On Tuesday, Cantwell announced that he is joining the University of Miami. Cantwell has spoken glowingly of head coach Mario Cristobal as well as offensive line coach Alex Mirabal in the past.🚨BREAKING🚨 Five-Star Plus+ OT…
Miami Hurricanes Pay Huge Money To Land Five-Star OT Jackson Cantwell Over Georgia And Oregon
The Miami Hurricanes picked up a huge commitment from five-star offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell on Tuesday afternoon. Cantwell, the consensus top player in the country according to On3 Sports, chose the Canes over Georgia and Oregon despite the Bulldogs being the leader for much of his recruitment. But he didn’t come cheap. According to several reports, Miami offered to pay Cantwell $2.5 million in his first year on campus, topping the $2 mill…
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