Miami Lands Top 2027 QB Recruit

Four-star quarterback Israel Abrams commits to the Hurricanes, boosting their future offense.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:40pm

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Miami football has landed a major recruiting victory, securing a commitment from four-star quarterback Israel Abrams, the No. 2 QB in the 2027 signing class. Abrams, a rising senior at Montini Catholic, is the highest-ranked quarterback recruit that head coach Mario Cristobal has landed at Miami.

Why it matters

Abrams' commitment is a significant boost for the Hurricanes' future, as they look to build on their recent College Football Playoff appearance and compete for a national championship. As the No. 14 overall prospect in the 2027 class, Abrams has the talent and potential to be an impact player for Miami right away.

The details

In his junior season, Abrams threw for 4,072 yards and 40 touchdowns, while also rushing for 224 yards and 10 scores. He led Montini Catholic to a state title, throwing for 425 yards and 5 touchdowns in the championship game. Abrams cited Miami's coaching staff and the opportunity to compete for titles as key factors in his decision to commit to the Hurricanes.

  • Abrams announced his commitment on the Pat McAfee Show on April 3, 2026.
  • Abrams is a rising senior at Montini Catholic High School.

The players

Israel Abrams

A four-star quarterback and the No. 2 QB in the 2027 recruiting class, Abrams is the highest-ranked quarterback recruit that Miami head coach Mario Cristobal has landed.

Mario Cristobal

The head coach of the Miami Hurricanes football team, Cristobal has worked to rebuild the program and led them to a College Football Playoff appearance last season.

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What they’re saying

“I think what really it did for us was being down there. We got there Monday and were there until Thursday morning, and the coaches were nothing but helpful and full of information. They did enough to make us believe in them, and that's what we very much did. I think that's a place where I can pursue my dreams, and do something I wanna do, which is win and win games with my teammates.”

— Israel Abrams, Quarterback Recruit

What’s next

Abrams will look to continue his dominant high school career at Montini Catholic before enrolling at Miami in 2027. The Hurricanes will work to build around Abrams and continue their push towards a national championship.

The takeaway

Miami's landing of top quarterback recruit Israel Abrams is a major coup for the program, as they look to build a championship-caliber roster for the future. Abrams' talent and potential make him an ideal fit to lead the Hurricanes' offense and compete at the highest level of college football.