Miami is still alive for one of Florida’s more intriguing defensive backs in the 2028 class after Kahmaree Crumity trimmed his recruitment to 10 schools on Thursday.
The 6-foot, 173-pound cornerback from Tallahassee included Miami with Tennessee, Louisville, Auburn, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Clemson, UCLA, Indiana and Ole Miss. That group came at the expense of a long list that also featured Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Oklahoma and Oregon.
For Miami, the cut is a meaningful one. The Hurricanes are still looking for their first defensive back commitment in the 2028 cycle, and Crumity gives them a shot at a player who is drawing real attention early. Miami’s only pledges so far are quarterback Knox Annis and offensive tackle Kweli Fielder.
The Hurricanes do already have premium defensive back talent lined up in the 2027 class, headlined by five-star cornerback Donte Wright Jr. and elite cornerback Ai'King Hall.
Crumity’s recruitment is also notable because of who didn’t make the cut. He’s a Tallahassee prospect, but Florida State was not among the 10 schools left standing. Florida also fell short despite being one of the early programs tied to his recruitment.
The rankings reflect why so many programs are involved. 247Sports has Crumity at No. 40 among cornerbacks and No. 51 in the state. Rivals slots him at No. 279 nationally, No. 32 at cornerback and No. 39 in Florida.
Elsewhere in the 2028 picture, Florida’s class currently has one commitment: Chaminade-Madonna wide receiver Armani Strong. The South Florida prospect picked the Gators over Miami, Florida State, Notre Dame and USC. Rivals Industry lists the 6-foot-1, 180-pound receiver as No. 210 nationally, No. 31 at his position and No. 29 in Florida.
Florida State’s 2028 class is also at one player. Athlete Chayse Brown committed June 11, and the Seminoles are recruiting him as a defensive back. Rivals ranks the 6-foot-2, 165-pound Brown as the No. 25 athlete in the class and the No. 90 prospect in Florida.
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