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Miami Hurricanes battling USC and Oregon for No. 1 safety in Class of 2027
Five-star recruit Honor Fa'alave-Johnson has trimmed his list to six schools, including Miami, USC, and Oregon
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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Five-star safety Honor Fa'alave-Johnson, a standout two-way player from Cathedral Catholic in San Diego, has narrowed his recruitment to six schools: Miami, Oregon, Texas, USC, LSU, and Notre Dame. Fa'alave-Johnson is ranked as the No. 1 safety in the 2027 recruiting class by multiple major services and is considered one of the top overall prospects in the country.
Why it matters
Landing Fa'alave-Johnson would be a major recruiting coup for whichever school secures his commitment, as he is widely regarded as one of the top defensive players in the 2027 class. The competition between Miami, USC, and Oregon for his services highlights the intense recruiting battles taking place for elite high school talent.
The details
Fa'alave-Johnson, listed at 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds, had an outstanding junior season, rushing for 1,265 yards and 21 touchdowns while also catching 35 passes for 564 yards and seven scores. On defense, he recorded 38 tackles, four pass breakups, and two interceptions. USC has long been viewed as the favorite to land Fa'alave-Johnson, but Oregon is also considered a strong contender, likely due to their proximity to his home in San Diego.
- Fa'alave-Johnson has scheduled spring visits to his top six schools, with trips to Miami (March 5-7), Oregon (March 14-15), Texas (March 28-29), USC (April 4), LSU (April 18-19), and Notre Dame (April 24-25).
- Previously, he was set to visit Ohio State on April 4 and Alabama on April 11, but those trips have been removed from his schedule.
The players
Honor Fa'alave-Johnson
A five-star safety and the No. 1 ranked player at his position in the 2027 recruiting class, Fa'alave-Johnson is a standout two-way player from Cathedral Catholic High School in San Diego.
Mario Cristobal
The head coach of the Miami Hurricanes, who is actively recruiting Fa'alave-Johnson to join his program.
What they’re saying
“Five-Star Safety Honor Fa'alave-Johnson is down to 6 Schools, he tells me for @Rivals The 6'1 190 S from San Diego, CA is ranked as the No. 1 Safety in the '27 Class (per Rivals Industry)”
— Hayes Fawcett, Recruiting Analyst (Rivals)
What’s next
Fa'alave-Johnson's spring visit schedule will be crucial in determining his eventual college choice, as he will have the opportunity to experience the campuses and programs of his top contenders firsthand.
The takeaway
The recruitment of five-star safety Honor Fa'alave-Johnson is shaping up to be a fierce battle between some of the top college football programs in the country, including Miami, USC, and Oregon. Whichever school lands his commitment will be adding a truly elite defensive talent to their 2027 recruiting class.
