Four Miami Hurricanes ranked among top 100 college football players in 2024
With several teams having already played their Spring Game or in preparation to do so in the next week or two, CBS Sports decided to publish their list of the Top 100 college football players for the spring.
Four Miami Hurricanes made the list and while those who are on the list shouldn’t be a surprise, it’s interesting that five of the six came to Eugene via the transfer portal. It’s another example of how big the portal has become in the world of college sports and there may be no turning back.
Miami is one of a few schools that has embraced the portal and has had a lot more hits using it than strikeouts. The Hurricanes have done well with recruiting on the prep ranks as well as the portal.
Here are the four Hurricanes on the list and what CBS Sports writer Blake Brockermeyerhad to say about each Cane.
30. Miami QB Cameron Ward
Ward is an intriguing prospect that will have a chance to shine on a bigger platform. And for Miami, it’s another chance to really get right at the quarterback spot after the D’Eriq King and Tyler Van Dyke eras fizzled out. Ward flourished in Wazzu’s spread as a dual-threat throwing for over 3,700 yards and 25 touchdown passes while running for another eight touchdowns. Ward needs to protect the football better but will have the best supporting cast around him he’s had in his career.
33. Miami DL Rueben Bain Jr.
Hurricane Bain lived up to the hype we saw last spring and had a fantastic freshman campaign. Bain had 12.5 TFLs, 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and was one of the most productive freshmen in the country. Bain is a powerful rusher that rarely wins on his first move but plays with a relentless effort.
62. Miami WR Xavier Restrepo
Restrepo is a dependable and reliable slot receiver who owns the intermediate part of the field and is a hands catcher. Restrepo lacks game-breaking speed but seems to always be open and can make plays with the ball in his hands. He’ll be a favorite target of new Miami quarterback Cameron Ward.
98. Miami OT Francis Mauigoa
It’s always tough to throw a true freshman tackle out to the wolves, but the benefits and reps will pay off this season. Mauigoa has some technical issues to clean up but showed he can hold up as a right tackle. He’s a powerful blocker when he gets his paws on you and a bright future in Year 2. The No. 6-ranked recruit in the 2023 class is easily on his way to meeting the hype.
Trinton is the owner of CanesToday. He writes for all sports, with a focus on football and recruiting, he is a freshman in high school and wants to graduate from the University of Miami
