Miami Adds Former Lineman as Graduate Assistant

Luis Cristobal Jr. joins the Hurricanes' coaching staff to help rebuild the offensive line.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 9:03pm

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The University of Miami has brought on former offensive lineman Luis Cristobal Jr. as a graduate assistant coach for the offensive line. Cristobal Jr. is the nephew of head coach Mario Cristobal and has previous experience playing for the Hurricanes and Georgia State.

Why it matters

Miami's offensive line was a strength last season, but the program is facing significant turnover with several starters leaving for the NFL. Cristobal Jr.'s familiarity with the program and coaching staff could help ease the transition as the Hurricanes look to maintain their high standards up front.

The details

In his lone season playing for Miami in 2023, Cristobal Jr. saw action in four games as a reserve lineman and started at left guard in the Pinstripe Bowl. Prior to that, he spent four years at Georgia State, where he played in the final 10 games of the 2021 season. As a graduate assistant, Cristobal Jr. will bring that experience and knowledge of Miami's system to help coach the offensive line.

  • Cristobal Jr. spent the 2023 season with the Hurricanes after transferring from Georgia State.
  • He played in the final 10 games of the 2021 season at Georgia State.

The players

Luis Cristobal Jr.

A former offensive lineman who has joined the Miami coaching staff as a graduate assistant, working with the offensive line. Cristobal Jr. is the nephew of head coach Mario Cristobal.

Mario Cristobal

The head coach of the Miami Hurricanes football team and the uncle of new graduate assistant Luis Cristobal Jr.

Alex Mirabal

The offensive line coach at Miami, who will be working closely with new graduate assistant Luis Cristobal Jr.

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What’s next

The Hurricanes will look to Cristobal Jr. to help develop the next generation of offensive linemen as the program replaces several key starters from last season's successful campaign.

The takeaway

Miami's addition of Luis Cristobal Jr. as a graduate assistant on the offensive line reflects the program's commitment to maintaining its strong play up front, even as it faces significant personnel turnover. Cristobal Jr.'s familiarity with the Hurricanes' system and coaching staff could prove invaluable as the team works to reload its offensive line.