Miami Hurricanes want five-star CB to start off 2024 class

The Miami Hurricanes have been on a torrid pace on the recruiting trail. Now, they want to begin recruiting for the 2024 class. One of their targets is 2024 five-star cornerback Desmond Ricks.

Ricks goes to IMG Academy. He is the top player in the 2024 class. He has a 247Sports Composite Ranking of over 99.

As expected, he has a bunch of offers on the table. In addition to Miami, is also hearing from in North Carolina, Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, and Miami among others. Right now, 247Sports has him trending towards North Carolina.

What could he bring to the Miami Hurricanes?

Ricks measures in at six-foot-one, 170 pounds. In watching his highlights, several things were noticeable. For one, he has long arms. That allows him to break up a play and helps him cover his side of the field. He is very physical, and is not afraid to bump a receiver off his route. That allows him to gain the upper hand on his matchup.

The Hurricanes want the 2024 class to start with Ricks per CaneSport’s Gary Furman. They extended him an offer last week. He would certainly be a cornerstone recruit for the class.

The corner position has been a strong one in terms of recruitment for the Miami hurricanes. In the 2022 class, they loaded up on the corner position. Chris Graves and Jaden Harris are the headliners at the position. West Virginia transfer Daryl Porter should also add some depth at the position. The secondary should be strong in the coming years. This has been an area of focus, and so far the Miami Hurricanes have landed some talent at the position.

This news just speaks to how hard the Miami Hurricanes have been recruiting. They are aiming for the big fish, and a player like Ricks would definitely get the ball rolling for 2024.