Miami Hurricanes Secure Top QB Recruits for 2027 and 2028 Classes

Cristobal and Dawson build strong pipeline of high school talent at quarterback position

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:21pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a quarterback in motion, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the dynamic nature of the position and Miami's strategic approach to building their future signal-callers.Miami's quarterback recruiting blueprint takes shape with commitments from top-ranked 2027 and 2028 prospects.East St. Louis Today

The Miami Hurricanes football program has secured commitments from two top quarterback prospects for their 2027 and 2028 recruiting classes. Israel Abrams, the No. 3 QB and No. 45 overall recruit nationally, headlines the 2027 class, while three-star 2028 prospect Knox Annis also pledged to Miami. The Hurricanes are not done at QB, however, as they continue to pursue other elite signal-callers like Neimann Lawrence and CJ Cypher for future classes.

Why it matters

Building a strong pipeline of high school quarterback talent is crucial for the long-term success of the Miami program under head coach Mario Cristobal. After relying heavily on the transfer portal in recent years, the Hurricanes are now focused on developing homegrown talent at the most important position on the field.

The details

Miami landed a major commitment from Lombard, Illinois prospect Israel Abrams, the No. 3 QB and No. 45 overall recruit nationally, to headline their 2027 class. The Hurricanes followed that up by securing an early pledge from three-star 2028 Jacksonville, Florida QB Knox Annis. While Annis may not be as highly rated, he provides a strong-armed complement to the high-ceiling Abrams. Miami is also still pursuing other top 2028 and 2029 QB prospects like Neimann Lawrence and CJ Cypher, showing their commitment to building depth and competition at the position.

  • In April 2026, Miami landed a commitment from 2027 QB Israel Abrams.
  • Also in April 2026, Miami received a pledge from 2028 QB Knox Annis.

The players

Israel Abrams

A highly touted 2027 quarterback prospect from Lombard, Illinois, ranked as the No. 3 QB and No. 45 overall recruit nationally.

Knox Annis

A 2028 quarterback commit from Jacksonville, Florida, who provides a strong-armed complement to the high-ceiling Abrams.

Neimann Lawrence

A top 2028 quarterback prospect from Plantation, Florida, ranked as the No. 5 QB and No. 40 overall recruit nationally, who Miami is still pursuing.

CJ Cypher

A 2029 quarterback from Carrollton, Georgia, who Miami has already hosted on campus as they look to get an early start on the next elite QB class.

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What they’re saying

“I'm going to do everything in my power to get him to Miami. I've played with him my whole life. I'd love for him to play at the same college as me... He can do everything. There is nothing he can't do.”

— Knox Annis, 2028 QB Commit

“There aren't a lot of Illinois kids getting recruited by top schools. They think Illinois is kind of weak. Seeing somebody I've known for a minute commit to a school that I'm considering meant a lot to me. If I do come here and play, I'm right by somebody that comes from Illinois like me.”

— Myson Johnson-Cook, Top 100 RB Prospect

What’s next

Miami will continue to pursue other top quarterback prospects like Neimann Lawrence and CJ Cypher to build out their future QB room, while also working to secure commitments from skill position players who can complement their new signal-callers.

The takeaway

By securing early commitments from high-profile QB recruits like Israel Abrams and Knox Annis, Miami is demonstrating a clear commitment to building the quarterback position through high school talent rather than solely relying on the transfer portal. This proactive approach should pay dividends in the long run as the Hurricanes look to return to national prominence under head coach Mario Cristobal.