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Miami Hurricanes Land Towering JUCO Tackle
6-foot-9 offensive lineman Jacob Hawks joins Miami's offensive line overhaul.
Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:13am
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Miami's offensive line overhaul gets a boost with the addition of towering JUCO tackle Jacob Hawks.Hutchinson TodayThe Miami Hurricanes have landed a major addition to their offensive line, securing a commitment from 6-foot-9, 320-pound junior college tackle Jacob Hawks. Hawks, who played last season at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas, will have three years of eligibility remaining at Miami as the program looks to replace all five starters from its 2025 offensive line.
Why it matters
Miami's offensive line was a key factor in the team's run to the College Football Playoff national championship game in 2025, but the Hurricanes now face major turnover up front with the departure of all five starters. Hawks' size, experience, and production at the junior college level make him a potential immediate contributor as Miami looks to rebuild its offensive line.
The details
Hawks started every game at left tackle for Hutchinson Community College in 2025, helping the program to an 11-1 record and a runner-up finish in the junior college national championship. He was a crucial part of an offense that averaged 377.8 yards per game, including 171.1 rushing yards. Despite being unranked by major recruiting platforms, Hawks arrives at Miami as a full academic qualifier and will have three years of eligibility remaining, plus a potential redshirt season.
- Hawks committed to Miami on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
- He is expected to enroll at Miami this summer and compete for immediate playing time.
The players
Jacob Hawks
A 6-foot-9, 320-pound offensive tackle who played last season at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas.
Francis Mauigoa
A projected early NFL Draft pick who was part of Miami's offensive line in 2025 before departing.
Jackson Cantwell
A member of Miami's projected 2026 offensive line.
Matt McCoy
A member of Miami's projected 2026 offensive line.
Samson Okunlola
A member of Miami's projected 2026 offensive line.
What’s next
Hawks is expected to compete for immediate playing time at tackle for Miami, which opens its season against Stanford on September 4, 2026.
The takeaway
The addition of the massive and experienced Jacob Hawks provides a much-needed boost to Miami's offensive line as the program looks to replace all five starters from its 2025 unit. Hawks' size, production, and eligibility status make him a potential impact player for the Hurricanes in 2026.
