Recruiting battle for No. 1 OT Jackson Cantwell sizzles as Miami tries late push to overtake Georgia, Oregon
- On Tuesday afternoon, top offensive tackle prospect Jackson Cantwell from Nixa, Missouri committed to the Miami Hurricanes over Georgia, Oregon, Ohio State, and Michigan.
- Cantwell's decision followed months of recruitment that included visits to Miami, Georgia, and Oregon, with Miami making a late push including a lucrative NIL offer exceeding $2 million annually.
- Cantwell praised Miami's coaching staff, especially head coach Mario Cristobal and offensive line coach Alex Mirabal, citing their development track record and his confidence growing after a March visit.
- Standing 6-foot-8 and weighing around 320 pounds, Cantwell is a five-star ESPN 300 recruit, an Under Armour All-American, and a decorated track and field athlete, holding multiple high school throwing records.
- Cantwell's commitment boosts Miami's 2026 class to ninth nationally and marks their highest-ranked signing since Cristobal took over, reflecting Miami's rising influence in top offensive line recruiting battles.
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Marietta Daily JournalTop 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.
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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