The Miami Hurricanes seem to always be attacking on the recruiting trail under Mario Cristobal.
Commitments, therefore, perpetually seem to be right around the corner.
Currently, the recruiting industry is buzzing with predictions of another big-time commitment for Crisotbal’s program.
Both On3 and 247Sports have made a series of predictions that Miami will soon land West Boca Raton (Florida) four-star running back Javian Mallory.
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The 5-foot-11, 200-pound ball-carrier is rated the nation’s No. 257 overall prospect and No. 21 running back and has garnered scholarship offers from 50 schools.
The list of suitors is eye-opening – Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Oregon, Penn State, Stanford, Tennessee, USC and others.
Over his first three high school seasons, Mallory has rushed for 3,221 yards and 38 touchdowns, averaging more than 10 yards per carry each of the past two seasons.
So, why Miami? Why now?
Over the weekend, Mallory earned RB MVP of The UA Camp and said he’ll be back on Miami’s campus Monday.
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“I love the Hurricanes,” he told CaneSport. “I love Miami.”
Mallory told On3’s Chad Simmons that the Hurricanes “stand out the most,” and he has built a strong relationship with both the coaching staff and the fanbase.
While other programs, most notably Florida, are still working hard to keep the Mallory-Miami marriage a projection and not a reality, it certainly seems as though the Canes are in an excellent to land the talented in-state ball-carrier.
Overall, Miami finished the 2025 recruiting cycle with the nation’s No. 13 overall recruiting class, headlined by Oaks Christian (California) five-star edge-rusher Hayden Lowe and bolstered by Armwood (Florida) four-star running back Girard Pringle Jr.
So far in 2026, the Hurricanes have three commitments, highlighted by a pair of four-star recruits – Miami Carol City linebacker Jordan Campbell and Myers Park cornerback Camdin Portis.
USA TODAY Sports’ Christian D’Andrea breaks down the top cornerback studs, sleepers and deep sleepers in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The 2026 NFL Draft will be held Thursday, April 23 through Saturday April 25 in Pittsburgh, and the Miami Dolphins have needs at many positions.
The Dolphins could use players at cornerback, guard, safety, defensive end/edge and wide receiver and/or tight end.
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The Miami Dolphins hold 11 picks in the draft, including 11th overall (first round), 30th overall (first round), 43th overall (second round) and three third-round picks.
The second first-round pick was acquired in a deal of Jaylen Waddle to Denver.
First-year general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and first-year coach Jeff Hafley have replaced Chris Grier and Mike McDaniel.
In previous mock drafts conducted this year by our Joe Schad, the selections have been:
Mock 1.0: CB Mansoor Delane, LSU
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Mock 2.0: CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
7-round mock draft: Mansoor Delane, LSU
3-round mock draft: Mansoor Delane, LSU
Here is mock draft 3.0 from Joe Schad:
2026 NFL Mock Draft
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The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting involving one of its deputies in southwest Miami-Dade.
Assistant Sheriff Fernand Charles Jr., speaking at a press conference, reported that at approximately 3:30 p.m., a call was received about a firearm threat at a park located at SW 216th Street and 113 Avenue.
When deputies responded, they found a group of four juveniles at SW 222nd Street and 112nd Avenue. According to Charles Jr., a confrontation ensued, and one of the deputies discharged his weapon, striking a 15-year-old boy.
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The subject was grazed in the ankle, and he was transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue in stable condition, Charles Jr. said.
Charles Jr. added that police recovered a firearm with an extended clip near where the teen was struck.
The three other teenagers were taken into custody by police. It is unclear what charges they will face.
