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Miami's committed quarterbacks combine for 894 passing yards as prospects dominate

The three quarterback commitments accounted for 988 combined passing and rushing yards and 11 total touchdowns.
ByPatrick Previty
Oct 17, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA;  Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal celebrates after defeating the Florida State Seminoles at Hard Rock Stadium.  Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Oct 17, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal celebrates after defeating the Florida State Seminoles at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Miami's future quarterbacks produced a productive weekend on the high school field, combining for 894 passing yards and nine touchdowns while leading their teams to three victories. Several other offensive commitments also stood out, including five-star wide receiver Nick Lennear and running back Ty Keys.

The three quarterback commitments accounted for 988 combined passing and rushing yards and 11 total touchdowns, with every signal-caller guiding his team to a win.

Quarterback commitments lead the way

Four-star 2027 quarterback Israel Abrams threw for 301 yards and one touchdown while adding 67 rushing yards and another score in Montini Catholic's 28-24 victory over St. Francis in Illinois. Abrams, rated the No. 41 overall prospect and No. 3 quarterback in the 2027 Rivals Industry rankings, finished with 368 total yards in the four-point win.

In Florida, 2028 quarterback Knox Annis continued his strong season at Mandarin, throwing for 278 yards and three touchdowns while adding 27 rushing yards and another score. Mandarin defeated Beachside 46-7, giving Annis 305 total yards and four touchdowns in the victory.

The biggest quarterback outing belonged to 2029 commitment CJ Cypher, who completed 17 of 21 passes for 315 yards and five touchdowns as Carrollton defeated Northgate 62-13 in Georgia. Carrollton improved to 8-0 on the season.

Lennear, Keys and other offensive standouts

Five-star wide receiver Nick Lennear caught two touchdown passes in the first half of Miami Carol City's 41-21 victory over Miami Palmetto. Lennear is ranked the No. 17 overall prospect and No. 3 wide receiver in the 2027 Rivals Industry rankings.

Running back Ty Keys also had a productive outing, rushing for 140 yards and one touchdown in Poplarville's 48-6 victory over South Pike in Mississippi. Keys is rated the No. 188 overall prospect and No. 13 running back nationally.

Tight end Demarcus Deroche caught three passes for 42 yards and one touchdown in Cardinal Gibbons' 51-18 victory over Flanagan, while wide receiver Eli Woodard finished with four receptions for 65 yards as Chaparral defeated Murrieta Mesa 47-7.

One of the more notable performances came from linebacker commitment Noah Glover, who contributed on offense by catching three passes for 90 yards and one touchdown while lining up at wide receiver in Battlefield's 21-20 victory over Gainesville in Virginia.

Complete results for Miami commitments from Oct. 15-17

2027 offensive commitments

  • QB Israel Abrams, Montini Catholic (Illinois): 301 passing yards, one passing touchdown, 67 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown in a 28-24 win over St. Francis.
  • RB Ty Keys, Poplarville (Mississippi): 140 rushing yards and one touchdown in a 48-6 victory over South Pike.
  • WR Nick Lennear, Miami Carol City (Florida): Two receiving touchdowns in a 41-21 win over Miami Palmetto.
  • WR Eli Woodard, Chaparral (California): Four receptions for 65 yards in a 47-7 victory over Murrieta Mesa.
  • TE Demarcus Deroche, Cardinal Gibbons (Florida): Three receptions for 42 yards and one touchdown in a 51-18 win over Flanagan.
  • OL Sean Tatum, John Carroll (Florida): John Carroll defeated Treasure Coast 21-14.
  • OL Tyler Ford, Gainesville (Georgia): Gainesville defeated Riverwood 55-6.

2027 defensive commitments

  • EDGE Jaiden Bryant, Irmo (South Carolina): Irmo defeated Midland Valley 56-14.
  • EDGE Jayvon Dawson, Santaluces (Florida): Bye week.
  • DL Ezekiel Ayangbile, Langham Creek (Texas): Three tackles in a 59-13 victory over Cypress Ridge.
  • DL DeMarco Jenkins, Pearland (Texas): Bye week.
  • DL Josh Johnson, Key West (Florida): Bye week.
  • LB A.J. Randle Jr., Garner (North Carolina): Garner defeated South Garner 49-14.
  • LB Noah Glover, Battlefield (Virginia): Three receptions for 90 yards and one receiving touchdown in a 21-20 victory over Gainesville.
  • CB A'mir Sears, Columbus (Florida): Columbus defeated Miami Central 28-3.
  • CB Donte Wright, Long Beach Poly (California): Bye week.
  • CB Ai'King Hall, Dothan (Alabama): Dothan lost 52-7 to Auburn.
  • CB Sherrod Gourdine, McArthur (Florida): McArthur lost 47-12 to Chaminade-Madonna.
  • S Andre Hyppolite, North Miami Beach (Florida): North Miami Beach defeated Hialeah American 14-7.
  • S Jaylyn Jones, McArthur (Florida): One tackle in a 47-12 loss to Chaminade-Madonna.

2028 and 2029 commitments

  • 2028 QB Knox Annis, Mandarin (Florida): 278 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, 27 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown in a 46-7 victory over Beachside.
  • 2028 OT Kweli Fielder, Carrollton (Georgia): Helped Carrollton defeat Northgate 62-13.
  • 2029 QB CJ Cypher, Carrollton (Georgia): Completed 17 of 21 passes for 315 yards and five touchdowns in a 62-13 victory over Northgate.
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