Mario Cristobal and the Miami Hurricanes enter the early signing period hoping to add key pieces to their 2024 recruiting class.
Christopher Stock
The Miami Hurricanes have the No. 6-ranked 2024 recruiting class heading into the first day of the early signing period on Wednesday.
There are 26 players who have verbally committed to Miami and will be looking to sign their letters of intent on the first of the three-day period to solidify the highly-regarded class, which the staff hopes to add uncommitted prospects as well.
The headliner of Miami's commits is Chicago (Ill.) St. Ignatius five-star defensive tackle Justin Scott, who is considered the third-best defensive tackle in the class and seventh-best overall player. Scott is the lone five-star recruit in the class, which also includes 11 four-stars and 14 three-stars.
The class ranks second in the ACC entering the day, trailing only Florida State, which has a point total of 291.04 compared to Miami's 281.08. Miami had the top-ranked class in 2023 and has had four consecutive years with a top-three class with the 2024 class looking to make it five straight.
Stay tuned throughout the day with updates on official announcements when players sign letters of intent and make their decisions as well as analysis on the players.
Announcement Ceremony Times
MIAMI TARGETS
12:00 p.m. -- 5-star WR Jeremiah Smith (signed with Ohio State)
12:00 p.m. -- 4-star QB Cedrick Bailey (signed with NC State)
12:30 p.m. -- 3-star S Xavier Lucas (signed with Wisconsin)
1:00 p.m. -- 4-star LB Adarius Hayes (signed with Miami)
6:00 p.m. -- 5-star DT Armondo Blount
MIAMI COMMITS (Officially announced signing times by Miami)
10:00 a.m. -- 4-star DT Artavius Jones(Signed at 8:17 a.m.)
11:00 a.m. -- 4-star WR Chance Robinson(Signed at 7:51 a.m.)
11:00 a.m. -- 4-star RB Jordan Lyle(Signed at 7:46 a.m.)
11:00 a.m. -- 3-star S Ryan Mack(Signed at 7:37 a.m.)
11:00 a.m. -- 3-star CB Romanas Frederique(Signed at 7:55 a.m.)
11:00 a.m. -- 4-star TE Elija Lofton(Signed at 10:17 a.m.)
12:00 p.m. -- 4-star WR Joshisa Trader(Signed at 12:45 p.m.)
12:00 p.m. -- 4-star S Zaquan Patterson(Signed at 7:17 a.m.)
12:00 p.m. -- 3-star RB Chris Wheatley-Humphrey(Signed at 7:39a.m.)
1:00 p.m. -- 4-star DE Elias Rudolph(Signed at 7:35 a.m.)
1:30 p.m. -- 4-star Booker Pickett Jr.(Signed at 8:08 a.m.)
1:30 p.m. -- 3-star QB Judd Anderson(Signed at 7:17 a.m.)
2:00 p.m. -- 4-star RB Kevin Riley
3:30 p.m. -- 3-star OL Juan Minaya(Signed at 7:21 a.m.)
6:00 p.m. -- 4-star DE Marquise Lightfoot(Signed at 8:39 a.m.)
9:30 p.m. -- 3-star OL Deryc Plazz(Signed at 9:46 a.m.)
TBA5-star DT Justin Scott(Signed at 8:07 a.m.)
TBA4-star WR Ny Carr(Signed at 7:53 a.m.)
TBA4-star OL Markel Bell(Signed at 8:04 a.m.)
TBA4-star LBCameron Pruitt(Signed at 8:05 a.m.)
TBA3-star S Dylan Day(Signed at 8:14 a.m.)
TBA3-star S Isaiah Thomas(Signed at 7:44 a.m.)
TBA3-star DE Cole McConathy(Signed at 8:10a.m.)
TBA3-star DT Daylen Russell(Signed at 7:40a.m.)
TBA3-star OL Nino Francavilla(Signed at 7:43a.m.)
TBA3-star K Abram Murray(Signed at 8:12 a.m.)
Signee Capsules
QB Judd Anderson, Warner Robins, Ga. --QB Judd Anderson has plenty of intriguing traits to develop
RB Jordan Lyle, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -- RB Jordan Lyle officially signs with Miami
RB Chris Wheatley-Humphrey, Dania Beach, Fla. -- Productive SoFla RB Chris Wheatley-Humphrey signs with Miami
WR Ny Carr, Moultrie, Ga. -- Miami is adding an electric playmaker in Top247 Ny Carr
WR JoJo Trader, Hollywood, Fla. -- Miami adds elite local playmaker JoJo Trader
WR Chance Robinson, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -- Miami fought off multiple top programs for Top247 WR Chance Robinson
TE Elija Lofton, Las Vegas, Nev. -- Top247 TE Elija Lofton played elite high school football at a top program
OL Markel Bell, Cleveland, Miss. -- Markel Bell, the No. 1-ranked JUCO offensive tackle, signs with Miami
OL Juan Minaya, Paramus, N.J. --Miami signs another massive offensive lineman in Juan Minaya
OL Deryc Plazz, Jacksonville, Fla. -- IOL Deryc Plazz signs with Miami
OL Nino Francavilla, Ontario, Canada -- Miami signs its center of the future in OL Nino Francavilla
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DT Justin Scott, Chicago, Ill. -- 5-star DL Justin Scott is officially a Miami Hurricane
DT Daylen Russell, Miami, Fla. -- Local DT Daylen Russell signs with the Hurricanes
DT Artavius Jones, Blountstown, Fla. -- DL Artavius Jones signs with Miami
DE Marquise Lightfoot, Chicago, Ill. -- Top247 EDGE Marquise Lightfoot brings elite pass rushing ability to Miami
DE Booker Pickett Jr., Tampa, Fla. -- Miami legacy DE Booker Pickett Jr. signs with Hurricanes
DE Elias Rudolph, Cincinnati, Ohio -- 4-star EDGE Elias Rudolph signs with Miami
DE Cole McConathy, Spanish Fort, Ala. -- Production and Size: DE Cole McConathy is an intriguing signee to develop
CB Romanas Frederique, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -- CB Romanas Frederique Jr. signs with Miami
LB Adarius Hayes, Largo, Fla. -- Miami flips LB Adarius Hayes from Florida
LBCameron Pruitt, Theodore, Ala. -- Versatile defender Cameron Pruitt signs with Miami
S Zaquan Patterson, Hollywood, Fla. --Top 247 S Zaquan Patterson signs, will enroll early at Miami
S Isaiah Thomas, Ontario, Canada -- DB Isaiah Thomas is officially a Miami Hurricane
S Ryan Mack, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -- S Ryan Mack signs with Miami
S Dylan Day, Baton Rouge, La. -- Miami dips into Louisiana to sign DB Dylan Day
K Abram Murray, Shreveport, La. -- K Abram Murray signs as UM’s longest 2024 commit
Jeremiah Smith Live Updates
Chaminade-Madonna Prep five-star wide receiver and the nation's No. 1-ranked prospect Jeremiah Smith has been verbally committed to Ohio State for over a year, but Miami has continuedits pursuit. Smith's signing day ceremony is slated to begin at 12 p.m.
Click here for live updates and the latest with Smith
Xavier Lucas Live Updates
American Heritage safety Xavier Lucas verbally committed to Wisconsin in August, but took an official visit to Miami on Dec. 15. Lucas is set to sign with the Badgers or Hurricanes at a ceremony beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Click here for live updates and the latest on Lucas
More Coverage Links
•List of 2024 commits and signees
•247Sports Team Rankings
•Watch the247Sports Signing Day Show
•Podcast: Where Miami stands with its key targets day before signing day
VIP Articles Heading Into Signing Day
Tuesday, 5:03 p.m. -- Final Mock Class: What the Hurricanes Class of 2024 could look like
Monday, 5:43 p.m. -- Three things I know, three things I think on Monday ahead of Early Signing Day
Dec. 14, 10:13 p.m. -- Miami in good position to flip local running back as Early Signing Period nears
Dec. 14, 8:59 p.m. -- Top247 LB Adarius Hayes will take an official visit to Miami with Signing Day approaching
Dec. 14, 3:43 p.m. -- Miami trending towards another big flip, and another blue-chip defensive lineman
Mario Cristobal Press Conference
Cristobal will hold a press conferenceat 2:00 p.m.to discuss the signings and what is next for the 2024 recruiting class.
•Live Updates at Mario Cristobal's press conference(Coming soon)
• VIDEO: Mario Cristobal signing day press conference (Coming soon)
Christopher Stock has covered the Miami Hurricanes since 2003 and can be reached by e-mail atstock@insidetheu.comand on Twitter@InsideTheU.
