Miami Hurricanes Pursue Top LB Recruit Jalaythan Mayfield

Mayfield plans two visits to Miami as Cristobal works to land highly-ranked prospect

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Miami Hurricanes are actively recruiting top-100 linebacker prospect Jalaythan Mayfield, with the team planning to host Mayfield for two visits as they work to secure his commitment. Head coach Mario Cristobal and the Miami coaching staff are making Mayfield a priority target in their 2024 recruiting class.

Why it matters

Landing highly-ranked recruits like Mayfield is crucial for the Hurricanes as they look to rebuild the program and compete at the highest level of college football. Mayfield is considered one of the top linebacker prospects in the country, and securing his commitment would be a major boost for Miami's recruiting efforts.

The details

Mayfield, a 6-foot-2, 220-pound linebacker from Tallahassee, Florida, is ranked as the No. 89 overall prospect and No. 8 linebacker in the 2024 recruiting class according to the On3 Consensus. The Hurricanes have made Mayfield a top priority and are working hard to impress him ahead of his two planned visits to Miami's campus.

  • Mayfield plans to visit Miami in April 2023.
  • Mayfield plans to visit Miami again in June 2023.

The players

Jalaythan Mayfield

A top-100 linebacker prospect in the 2024 recruiting class from Tallahassee, Florida.

Mario Cristobal

The head coach of the Miami Hurricanes football team, who is leading the effort to recruit Mayfield to Miami.

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What they’re saying

“Miami is checking all the boxes for me and I'm really excited to get back on campus for those visits.”

— Jalaythan Mayfield (on3.com)

What’s next

Mayfield's two planned visits to Miami's campus in April and June 2023 will be crucial as the Hurricanes look to secure his commitment to their 2024 recruiting class.

The takeaway

The Miami Hurricanes' pursuit of top linebacker prospect Jalaythan Mayfield is a key part of their efforts to rebuild the program and compete at the highest level of college football. Landing commitments from elite recruits like Mayfield will be crucial for the Hurricanes' long-term success.