Miami Hurricanes Land Second Quarterback Commit This Week

Jacksonville's Knox Annis joins Israel Abrams in Hurricanes' 2028 QB class

Apr. 9, 2026 at 5:07pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the throwing motion of a quarterback, with sharp geometric shapes in Miami's signature orange and green colors.Miami's latest quarterback commits showcase the program's momentum on the recruiting trail.Lombard Today

The Miami Hurricanes have landed their second quarterback commit in the 2028 recruiting class, securing a pledge from Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin three-star Knox Annis. Annis chose Miami over offers from Florida, Auburn, Boston College, and others. He joins Israel Abrams, the No. 3 QB in the 2027 class, as the Hurricanes' latest quarterback additions.

Why it matters

The Hurricanes have made quarterback a priority in recent recruiting cycles, and landing two highly touted signal-callers in back-to-back weeks showcases the program's momentum on the recruiting trail under head coach Mario Cristobal. Developing top quarterback talent has been a hallmark of Cristobal's coaching staff.

The details

Annis, a 6-foot-3, 210-pound prospect, has already visited Miami's campus multiple times and was one of the Hurricanes' top QB targets dating back to his offer last March. As a sophomore at powerhouse Mandarin High School, Annis threw for 2,203 yards and 22 touchdowns while also rushing for 330 yards and a score. He chose Miami over early offers from several other major programs.

  • Annis committed to Miami on April 9, 2026.
  • The Hurricanes landed their first 2027 QB commit, Israel Abrams, just six days earlier on April 3, 2026.

The players

Knox Annis

A three-star quarterback prospect from Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin High School who committed to the Miami Hurricanes in the 2028 recruiting class.

Israel Abrams

The No. 3 quarterback in the 2027 recruiting class, who committed to Miami just six days before Annis.

Mario Cristobal

The head coach of the Miami Hurricanes, known for his ability to develop top quarterback talent.

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What they’re saying

“I've been to Miami three times, including camps. That experience was amazing. I love how they run the offense, and Coach Dawson is great.”

— Knox Annis, Quarterback Prospect

“He has a lot of what you like to see at the quarterback position. He's got very good size and a frame to continue adding good mass. He's 6-foot-4-plus and a thin 190 pounds. I could easily see him being a 215-220-pounder as he continues to put on good size and grow into his body. There is a lot of arm talent there. We felt like the arm talent stacks up among the best of the cycle. We see him make some difficult throws on film. He can drive the ball to all levels of the field. He can really rip far hash throws. His arm strength allows the offense to access all parts of the field, which really opens up possibilities with the vertical passing game and opens up run game opportunities as well.”

— Charles Power, Rivals Director of Scouting and Rankings

What’s next

The Hurricanes will look to continue building momentum on the recruiting trail as they aim to secure more top talent at the quarterback position for the 2028 class and beyond.

The takeaway

Miami's ability to land two highly touted quarterback prospects in consecutive weeks underscores the program's recruiting prowess under head coach Mario Cristobal. The Hurricanes' focus on developing elite signal-callers has been a key part of their resurgence on the national stage.