Miami Hurricanes land 6-foot-9 JUCO OT as late 2026 offensive line add

Jacob Hawks, a 6-foot-9, 320-pound junior college tackle, committed to Miami during his official visit.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:21am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the fragmented forms of football offensive linemen, using bold colors and sharp, overlapping shapes to capture the power and complexity of the position.The Miami Hurricanes' offensive line of the future takes shape with the addition of towering JUCO tackle Jacob Hawks.Hutchinson Today

The Miami Hurricanes have added another big piece to their 2026 offensive line recruiting class, securing a commitment from junior college tackle Jacob Hawks. Hawks, a 6-foot-9, 320-pound lineman, will enroll at Miami this summer and have three years of remaining eligibility.

Why it matters

The Hurricanes are replacing most of their starting offensive line from the 2025-26 season, which helped lead the team to a College Football Playoff run. The addition of the massive Hawks gives Miami another highly touted lineman to build around up front.

The details

Hawks is a native of Topeka, Kansas, and played his high school football at Washburn Rural before heading to Hutchinson Community College. As a full-time starting left tackle for Hutchinson in 2025, he helped the Blue Dragons average 39.8 points per game, 171.1 rushing yards and 206.7 passing yards. Hawks built a relationship with Miami's coaching staff, including offensive line coach Alex Mirabal, and committed after an official visit.

  • Hawks committed to Miami on April 11, 2026.
  • He will enroll at Miami this summer and have three years of remaining eligibility.

The players

Jacob Hawks

A 6-foot-9, 320-pound junior college offensive tackle from Topeka, Kansas, who committed to the Miami Hurricanes.

Mario Cristobal

The head coach of the Miami Hurricanes football team.

Alex Mirabal

The offensive line coach for the Miami Hurricanes.

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What they’re saying

“I'm Home Cane Nation 🙌”

— Jacob Hawks

What’s next

Hawks will enroll at Miami this summer and begin preparing for the 2026 season, where he will look to compete for a starting spot on the Hurricanes' offensive line.

The takeaway

The addition of the massive Jacob Hawks gives Miami's offensive line recruiting class a major boost as the Hurricanes look to reload up front after a successful 2025 season. His combination of size and upside makes him a valuable late addition to the 2026 group.