Miami loses 2025 commit for 2nd consecutive day with LB Gavin Nix Oregon flip

For the second consecutive day, Miami lost a four-star prospect from the 2025 class with linebacker Gavin Nix flipping to Oregon. Four-star safety Hylton Stubbs flipped to Florida on Monday. Miami has 21 commits and is 13th in the 247Sports composite rankings the the Early National Signing Period beginning on Monday.

Nix is the 239th prospect, 26th LB and 35th player in Florida in the 2025 Class out of IMG Academy in Bradenton. Nix previously attended Lake Highland Prep in Orlando before matriculating at IMG Academy. Three-star prospect Ezekiel Marcellin is the only LB remaining in the 2025 Miami class.

In addition to Nix and Stubbs, Miami is also projected to lose three-star cornerback prospect Timothy Merritt in the 2025 class. There are no flips projected in favor of Miami less than 24 hours before the Early National Signing Period commences on Wednesday.

The flip by Nix from Miami to Oregon after he took an unofficial visit to Eugene in late November per John Garcia of Rivals.Com. Nix's father Patrick told Garcia it is all about getting to the next level. Shaquille Quarterman who was selected by Jacksonville in the fourth round in 2020 is the only Miami LB drafted since 2015.

Miami loses starting middle LB Francis Mauigoa after the season. All of the other Miami LBs have eligibility remaining beyond 2024. Several Miami LBs including Jaylin Alderman and Wesley Bissainthe, who were major contributors in 2024 have the option of entering the 2025 NFL Draft.

Miami could seek to add LB depth through the transfer portal without a lot of experience at the position, especially if Alderman and/or Bissainthe choose to leave after the 2024 season concludes. The transfer portal opens on December 9. No Miami players have announced an intention to transfer following the 2024 season yet.