Cantwell is a nearly 6-foot-8, 325-pound 2026 offensive tackle from Nixa, Missouri. The Hurricanes were competing with Georgia, Oregon and Ohio State, but ultimately, Miami was able to bring this huge recruiting win home.

Jackson Cantwell, the top-rated player in the 2026 recruiting class, committed to Miami over offers from Georgia, Ohio State and Oregon, among others.

Much of the top talent in the 2026 recruiting class has already found a home, but one of the most sought-after names that remained was offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell out of Nixa, Missouri.

Adarius Hayes, 20, was identified as one of the drivers involved in the crash in Largo. He was hospitalized with injuries that are not life-threatening.

The Miami football team picked up a massive commitment on Tuesday as the top player in the 2026 recruiting class announced that he will play for the Hurricanes. Offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell was between Miami, Georgia, Ohio State and Oregon. He decided that he wants to play for Mario Cristobal and Miami.

Notre Dame visits Miami at night in Week 1, to be broadcast on ABC. That's a challenging start for the Irish. Notre Dame is at Miami (Florida) in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season, and the tilt between the Fighting Irish and the Hurricanes will be an ABC broadcast.

Miami (Fla.) three-star offensive lineman Ryan Miret remains a priority prospect for Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels ahead of his senior campaign in 2025. M