Miami Hurricanes stay hot with 4-star tight end commitment

The Miami Hurricanes are on fire this week after securing another blue chip recruit once again by adding four‑star tight end Israel Briggs to their 2026 class. Briggs, a 6‑foot‑4, 200‑pound standout from Visalia (Cal.) Redwood High, was rated among the top‑10 tight ends nationally in the 2026 cycle. On3 ranks him as No. 131 overall and No. 8 at his position, while 247Sports Composite puts him near No. 70 overall and as the No. 6 tight end. Briggs drew offers from programs like LSU, but chose Miami after reopening his recruitment in the spring following an April decommitment from Arizona State.

The jumbo wide‑receiver‑type athlete will transition fully to tight end in college. Scouts praise his clean hands, route‑running, contested catches and ability to make plays in open space. His official visit on June 13 sealed the deal.

His commitment punctuates a big recruiting week for Miami. Briggs is the fourth 4‑star to pledge this week following Asharri Charles, Vance Spafford, and 2027 Jaylyn Jones. The 2026 class is now at 17 total, with 11 four‑star talents.

The commitment is also a win for Miami continuing their tradition of being one of the top tight end schools in the nation. Briggs joins a rich lineage of TE's with the most recent being Elijah Arroyo who is now in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks.

247Sports mentions that Briggs weighs 200 pounds and will need bulk to contribute in the run game. Still, the focus now is on his potential to stretch the field and create mismatches when running routes against defenders. Miami’s coaching staff will work closely with Briggs to build his frame, refine his blocking and adapt his receiver‑style game into a full‑time tight end role. If all goes as planned, the Hurricanes could be cultivating another big-time impact weapon in a couple years.