Jackson Cantwell didn’t just pick Miami. He doubled down on Mario Cristobal ’s vision. The five-star lineman bought into the daily grind with Cristobal and Alex Mirabal , on a bond built on trust and development. And his pledge lit a fire under the ’Canes, flipping the energy of the 2026 cycle overnight. When Derrek Cooper first leaned Texas, Miami fans slumped. Then, with Cantwell on board, hope is back. But now, a 280-pound talent is the prize, and Jackson Cantwell is part of the recruitment efforts.

On Friday, Miami insider Gaby Urrutia revealed that Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas OL Mark Matthews , a towering 6-6, 280-pound prospect, has Miami firmly on his radar heading into his junior season. He’ll be in the stands for next weekend’s Miami-Notre Dame clash: a perfect

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