Whereas the recruitment of sack artist DeAnthony Lafayette has picked up this yr, Friday’s information nonetheless hit a bit in another way.
The Orlando (Fla.) Lake Nona standout added the primary in-state supply throughout the Energy 4 ranks as Miami got here by means of.
“We had a 5 a.m. apply and Jason Taylor got here by and watched our entire apply,” he instructed Rivals. “After we talked…and he supplied. He instructed me my fingers have been elite and the pace I play with is spectacular, so he missed my top and mentioned he was gonna be the primary Florida P4 to supply me.
“I am enthusiastic about this one!”
Lafayette, who registered 17.5 sacks in 2024, has been to Miami a number of occasions as a recruit, however both sides is engaged on further journeys now that he has among the many scholarship prospects the Hurricanes are pursuing.
“It means loads,” he mentioned. “They’re actual near my household and to be coached by Jason Taylor is a giant deal.
“I will positively have to maneuver some (go to) dates round.”
After rising on The U’s prospect board, Lafayette added to the memorable Friday in connecting with the pinnacle Hurricane.
“Simply acquired off the telephone with (Mario) Cristobal — nice man,” he mentioned. “He was simply telling how I am the newest supplied Miami Hurricane they usually wish to get me out just a few occasions earlier than my official go to.”
Lafayette, who has added provides from LSU, Oklahoma, Vanderbilt, Mississippi State, Pitt and others since April started, says he’ll quickly announce an official go to schedule to comply with spring soccer at LNHS.
There is no such thing as a timetable for a verbal dedication.
