The buzz is building as College Football 27 gears up for its July 9 release, and fans are getting an early look at how the game's creators have rated the incoming freshmen class. Miami's squad is turning heads, especially with their top-ranked newcomer, left tackle Jackson Cantwell.
With an impressive 83 overall rating, Cantwell, a former five-star recruit, is poised to make an immediate impact as a projected starter for the Hurricanes. Miami's lofty No. 6 ranking in the game reflects the high expectations surrounding their roster this season.
On the offensive side, freshman wide receivers Somorian Wingo and Vance Spafford are making their presence felt with overall ratings of 79 and 78, respectively. These young wideouts are expected to bring some serious firepower to Miami's aerial attack.
Defensively, the Hurricanes have some promising talent as well. Free safety JJ Dunnigan and linebacker Jordan Campbell both earned 77 overall ratings, highlighting their potential to shore up Miami's defense and make significant contributions on the field.
The rest of Miami's freshman class is also ready to showcase their skills. Defensive tackle Keshawn Stancil comes in with a 75 rating, while right edge Asharri Charles, tight end Gavin Mueller, and cornerback Jaelen Waters each clock in at 74. Wide receiver Milan Parris and Ben Congdon round out the group with ratings of 73 and 72, respectively.
However, not every freshman made the cut for the game's launch. Cornerback Camdin Portis, offensive lineman Joel Ervin, edge DeAnthony Lafayette, tight end Israel Briggs, and defensive tackle Isaac Chukwurah were notably absent from the roster, whether by personal choice or EA Sports' decision. These omissions might leave some fans scratching their heads, but they also add an element of intrigue as to how these players will perform when they eventually take the field.
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Miami Just Lost A Chaminade-Madonna Playmaker To A Bitter Rival
A familiar South Florida recruiting name came off the board with a choice that will sting plenty of people around Coral Gables. Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna wide receiver Armani Strong, a four-star prospect in the 2028 class, is headed to Florida after drawing serious attention from Miami, USC, Notre Dame and Michigan, giving the Gators an early win in a battle that had plenty of local significance for the Hurricanes.
For Miami, the miss is especially notable because Strong has long been part of the South Florida talent stream the program works so hard to keep home. He enters the cycle as one of the more highly regarded receivers in the country and in Florida, while Floridas new staff under Jon Sumrall gets its first commitment of the 2028 class. Even this early, the recruiting board is already starting to show which battles the Hurricanes can afford to lose and which ones they probably cannot. [Read more 🡒]
EA Sports Just Sent Miami Fans A Clear Message About This Roster
EA Sports latest College Football 27 ratings offer a pretty clear snapshot of where Miami sits in the national conversation heading into the games July 9 launch. The Hurricanes come in at 88 overall, tied with LSU and Ole Miss and trailing a group that includes Oregon, Ohio State, Indiana, Notre Dame and Texas, which is the kind of placement that suggests respect without quite reaching the sports top shelf.
The bigger takeaway for Miami fans is how much talent the roster carries beneath that team number. The Hurricanes have 15 players rated 85 or better, with the group split across both sides of the ball, a sign that this is not just a team built around a few headline names. Early access opens July 6 for eligible players, so plenty of fans will be getting their first close look at how the roster is stacked and where the game thinks Miamis strengths really lie. [Read more 🡒]
Miami Just Lost Ground In A Key 2027 Recruiting Battle
Miamis push for one of the countrys top 2027 tight ends hit a setback this week when Anthony Cartwright III came off the board after a recruiting process that had included a look at Coral Gables. The Detroit Country Day standout had taken official visits to Miami and Oregon in June, and his profile as a Rivals four-star prospect made him a priority name for a Hurricanes staff trying to build early momentum in the class.
Cartwrights decision matters for Miami because he had been one of the marquee targets on the board at his position, and the Hurricanes had spent June trying to make a strong impression on him. His final group also included Michigan, LSU and Michigan State, so the interest was broad and the competition was real, but Miami now has to turn the page and keep working a tight end board that was already starting to take shape. [Read more 🡒]