5-star lineman not counting out Miami in recruiting process

Five-star lineman Lamar Brown has made headlines in the college football recruiting world with a recent social media post that has Miami Hurricanes fans buzzing. On May 30, Brown posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, stating, "Imma let yall folks keep sleeping on Miami in my recruiting process just watch."

Brown, a standout from University Lab in Erwinville, Louisiana, is a consensus top prospect in the 2026 class. According to 247Sports, he is ranked as the No. 8 overall prospect and the top interior offensive lineman in the nation . At 6-foot-4 and 285 pounds, Brown has demonstrated exceptional versatility playing on both sides of the ball in high school. However, he envisions himself as an offensive lineman at the collegiate level.

Miami is among the final four schools Brown is considering alongside LSU, Florida State, and Texas A&M. Despite LSU being the perceived favorite, with a 96.9% chance of landing Brown according to On3's Recruiting Prediction Machine, his recent social media activity suggests that the Hurricanes remain a strong contender.

Brown's official visit to Miami is scheduled for the weekend of May 30 through June 1. This visit is part of a significant recruiting weekend for the Hurricanes who are hosting several top prospects during this period. Miami's coaching staff, led by head coach Mario Cristobal and offensive line coach Alex Mirabal, is looking to boost the 2026 class into the top five in the nation. The Hurricanes class currently ranks 7th nationally and first in the ACC.

Brown's potential addition would be a significant boost for Miami, especially considering the expected turnover on the offensive line after the 2025 season. Several key linemen, including projected first-round pick Francis Mauigoa, are anticipated to depart for the NFL Draft.

If Brown were to join the 2026 class for the Hurricanes he would be paired with OT Jackson Cantwell, the No. 1 overall recruit in the country, and 4-star OT Ben Congdon.