It's National Signing Day 2009 and the country's best high school players are making their commitments. College football fans have a real reason to be excited, especially in Florida where the University of Miami has stockpiled another solid recruiting class.
They didn't have to look far either. From Sanford, Florida, the Hurricanes have signed the nation's No. 6 weakside defensive end by Rivals.com, Dyron Dye. The 6-5, 230 pund defensive lineman is a very good pass rusher and will bring speed, speed, and more speed to the Miami defense.
The Hurricanes have also brought in help in the secondary with Prince Kent from Norcross, Georgia. A big defensive back at 6-3, he is ranked as the No. 5 best corner by ESPN.com. Expect big things from this young man who is also ranked as the 37th best safety and may follow in a long line of great Miami safety's like Ed Reed and the late Sean Taylor before his career is over. Also in the secondary, the 'Canes add Brandon McGee from Plantation, Florida. A more prototypical corner at 5-11, 180lbs, he has great speed and finished his senior year with 31 tackles, so he plays physical.
Miami didn't just reload on defense. They signed a few exceptional players on the offensive line. From Fort Myers, Florida, Stephen Plein comes in at 6-6 and weighing 250lbs. He is a great athlete who is rated among the top tight ends in the country. He also had the speed and agility to play along the defensive line while in high school. Projected to be a lineman at the 'U', Stephen may need a year or two to be ready, but this was a solid signing for the future. Corey White, cut from the same mold, will also be a name Hurricane fans will hear about down the road. This 6-5, 235lb tackle from Orange Park also played tight end in high school and has great athletic ability.
Finally, we can't overlook one of the most high profile positions in college footbal, quarterback. The 'Canes signed A.J. Highsmith out of Fort Bend, Texas. He is rated the 24th best quarterback by ESPN.com. He is tall and agile with a strong arm. He threw for over 2,000 yards his senior year amassing 28 touchdown passes and only 4 interceptions.
They didn't have to look far either. From Sanford, Florida, the Hurricanes have signed the nation's No. 6 weakside defensive end by Rivals.com, Dyron Dye. The 6-5, 230 pund defensive lineman is a very good pass rusher and will bring speed, speed, and more speed to the Miami defense.
The Hurricanes have also brought in help in the secondary with Prince Kent from Norcross, Georgia. A big defensive back at 6-3, he is ranked as the No. 5 best corner by ESPN.com. Expect big things from this young man who is also ranked as the 37th best safety and may follow in a long line of great Miami safety's like Ed Reed and the late Sean Taylor before his career is over. Also in the secondary, the 'Canes add Brandon McGee from Plantation, Florida. A more prototypical corner at 5-11, 180lbs, he has great speed and finished his senior year with 31 tackles, so he plays physical.
Miami didn't just reload on defense. They signed a few exceptional players on the offensive line. From Fort Myers, Florida, Stephen Plein comes in at 6-6 and weighing 250lbs. He is a great athlete who is rated among the top tight ends in the country. He also had the speed and agility to play along the defensive line while in high school. Projected to be a lineman at the 'U', Stephen may need a year or two to be ready, but this was a solid signing for the future. Corey White, cut from the same mold, will also be a name Hurricane fans will hear about down the road. This 6-5, 235lb tackle from Orange Park also played tight end in high school and has great athletic ability.
Finally, we can't overlook one of the most high profile positions in college footbal, quarterback. The 'Canes signed A.J. Highsmith out of Fort Bend, Texas. He is rated the 24th best quarterback by ESPN.com. He is tall and agile with a strong arm. He threw for over 2,000 yards his senior year amassing 28 touchdown passes and only 4 interceptions.
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