Miami objectives in-state go rusher DeAnthony Lafayette

While the recruitment of sack artist DeAnthony Lafayette has picked up this 12 months, Friday’s information nonetheless hit slightly otherwise.

The Orlando (Fla.) Lake Nona standout added the primary in-state be offering throughout the Power 4 ranks as Miami got here via.

“We had a 5 a.m. practice and Jason Taylor came by and watched our whole practice,” he informed Rivals. “After we talked…and he offered. He told me my hands were elite and the speed I play with is impressive, so he overlooked my height and said he was gonna be the first Florida P4 to offer me.

“I’m serious about this one!”

Lafayette, who registered 17.5 sacks in 2024, has been to Miami several times as a recruit, but each side is working on additional trips now that he has among the scholarship prospects the Hurricanes are pursuing.

“It approach so much,” he said. “They’re actual with regards to my circle of relatives and to be coached by means of Jason Taylor is a large deal.

“I’ll definitely have to move some (visit) dates around.”

After rising on The U’s prospect board, Lafayette added to the memorable Friday in connecting with the pinnacle Hurricane.

“Just got off the phone with (Mario) Cristobal — great guy,” he stated. “He was just telling how I’m the latest offered Miami Hurricane and they want to get me out a few times before my official visit.”

Lafayette, who has added gives from LSU, Oklahoma, Vanderbilt, Mississippi State, Pitt and others since April started, says he’s going to quickly announce an authentic consult with time table to apply spring soccer at LNHS.

There isn’t any timetable for a verbal dedication.