The Hurricanes have struggled to make progress under coach Mario Cristobal, but secured a huge recruiting coup on Tuesday with the addition of the student athlete widely regarded as the nation's best player in the Class of 2026, offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell.

Cantwell (6-foot-7.5, 300 pounds) ranks as the nation's No. 1 player by both On3 and Rivals. He plays for Nixa (Missouri) High School, where he earned Gatorade Player of the Year honors in December.

The 5-star phenom Jackson Cantwell made an unexpected announcement when the No. 1 offensive tackle in the Class of 2026 said he is headed to the U. Miami has officially landed the 6’8″, 325-pounder from Nixa,

Jackson Cantwell's decision to attend Miami has created an argument over how big of a factor NIL played in it. He also called out a national reporter.

Kirby Smart and Georgia looked to be a sure bet for Jackson Cantwell heading into the week, but did not get his pledge.

Georgia’s 2026 recruiting efforts took a serious hit when Jackson Cantwell, the consensus No. 1 overall prospect, unexpectedly committed to Miami. Cantwell, a 6’7″, 325-pound offensive tackle from Nixa,