Miami fans should feel optimistic after Israel Abrams' recent social media recruitment of 4-star RB

Miami fans got a small, but very public, reason to feel better about where things stand with elite 2027 running back Myson Johnson-Cook.

Johnson-Cook, who is set to announce his commitment Saturday, replied to a post linking him to the Hurricanes by tagging Miami quarterback commit Israel Abrams and writing that the two "could be something special."

Abrams fired back with a simple message: "Come home then."

Now, this sort of stuff isn't uncommon, but it is still something to note since Johnson-Cook is days away from picking a school.

Miami's 2027 QB-RB dream pairing got a boost

Johnson-Cook is one of the top running backs in the 2027 class. Rivals Industry ranks the East St. Louis standout No. 40 overall nationally, No. 3 among running backs and No. 1 in Illinois. The 247Sports Composite has him No. 46 overall, No. 4 at running back and No. 3 in Illinois. He is scheduled to choose between Miami, Auburn, Kentucky, LSU and Ole Miss on Saturday.

Johnson-Cook ran for 1,341 yards and 20 touchdowns on 126 carries as a junior at East St. Louis in 2025. Before that, he ran for 911 yards and 14 touchdowns as a sophomore at DeSoto in Texas.

Abrams is already committed, and he is one of the best quarterback prospects in the 2027 cycle. The Montini Catholic star committed to the Hurricanes on April 3 after choosing Miami over Auburn, Florida State, Kentucky and Purdue. 247Sports ranks Abrams No. 14 overall nationally and No. 2 among quarterbacks. The Rivals Industry Rankings place him No. 45 overall, No. 3 at quarterback and No. 2 in Illinois.

Abrams completed 233 of 340 passes for 4,072 yards, 40 touchdowns and six interceptions in 2025, while adding 224 rushing yards and 10 more scores. He led Montini Catholic to a 14-0 record and the Illinois Class 4A state championship.

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