Miami Has Chance to Land Top-Ranked Recruiting Class

Rivals analyst says Hurricanes gaining ground with multiple key targets

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:20pm

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According to Rivals National Analyst Steve Wiltfong, the Miami Hurricanes have a chance to finish with the top-ranked recruiting class, despite facing an uphill battle to flip top quarterback target Trent Seaborn from Alabama.

Why it matters

Landing a top-ranked recruiting class would be a major boost for the Miami football program as it looks to return to national prominence. Securing elite talent, especially at key positions like quarterback, is crucial for the Hurricanes to compete at the highest level.

The details

Wiltfong highlighted Miami's pursuit of Trent Seaborn, a highly touted quarterback from Alabama who is currently committed to the Crimson Tide. Wiltfong acknowledged it will be "extremely tough" and "an understatement" to flip Seaborn from his hometown school. However, the Rivals analyst believes the Hurricanes are gaining ground with multiple other key targets that could help them assemble a top-ranked class.

  • The 2026 college football recruiting cycle is currently underway.

The players

Steve Wiltfong

Rivals National Analyst who covers college football recruiting.

Trent Seaborn

A highly touted quarterback prospect from Alabama who is currently committed to the Crimson Tide.

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What they’re saying

“We all know that Trent Seaborn out of Alabama is one of Miami's top targets on the board regardless of position. But he's committed to the local Alabama Crimson Tide, and he is going to be extremely tough to flip. That may even be an understatement of how hard it's going to be to flip Trent...”

— Steve Wiltfong, Rivals National Analyst (canesinsight.com)

The takeaway

Miami faces an uphill battle to land the nation's top-ranked recruiting class, but the Hurricanes are making a strong push and gaining ground with multiple elite prospects, including highly coveted quarterback Trent Seaborn, which could propel them to the top of the 2026 recruiting rankings.