Two 2024 Miami football signees named top 10 most important at their position
Former College Football recruiting analyst Mike Farrell ranked Miami football signees Joshisa Trader, a four-star wide receiver, and Justin Scott, a give-star defensive lineman, among the top 10 players in the class of 2024.
Veteran college football recruiting analyst Mike Farrell ranked Joshisa Trader, a four-star wide receiver, and Justin Scott, a five-star defensive tackle, among the top 10 key recruits at their positions in the 2024 class. In the Miami football class of 2024, Scott is the top-ranked signee, while Trader is the best offensive talent.
According to 247Sports composite rankings, Scott is the 2024 class’s top player in Illinois from Chicago St. Ignatius, the third-ranked prospect overall, and the 11th-ranked prospect overall. In the 2024 class, Mario Cristobal signed the top two players in Illinois. Additionally, Miami signed Marquise Lightfoot, a five-star edge rusher.
For Miami, signing Trader was essential. The Hurricanes have far too frequently lost South Florida’s best wide receivers to rival programs. Trader is the 11th player in Florida, the 14th wide receiver, and the 70th overall prospect in the 2024 class. South Florida native Trader is the second-ranked wide receiver in the 2024 class.
Generally speaking, Lightfoot and Scott are in the top 2024 DL class. In the 2024 class, Miami also signed four-star edge rushers Booker Pickett Jr. and Elias Rudolph, as well as five-star defensive lineman Armondo Blount. Forecasts for the next three seasons indicate that Miami will have a strong defensive line. Scott ought to be a regular in 2024.
Miami has a wealth of edge rushers, but their defensive tackles are a little less proven. Miami’s anticipated starting DTs in 2024 are North Carolina State’s C.J. Clark and returnee Jared Harrison-Hunte. Scott and Marley Cook, a transfer from Middle Tennessee State, are probably next on the depth chart.
This spring, Trader will get an opportunity to compete to be Miami’s third starting wide receiver. With Colbie Young, Miami’s starting wide receiver, moving to Georgia, the team’s third wide receiver is available for spring practice. Leading receivers Xavier Restrepo and Jacolby George from 2023 are back for Miami.
Security Watch out for 2024 Miami signee Zaquan Patterson as well. In his first two years as Miami’s head coach, Cristobal has given freshmen significant responsibilities. The 2023 ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year award went to Rueben Bain. For Miami in 2024, expect newcomers to have an impact.
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