Miami already has a couple of names in its 2028 class, and one of the biggest is four-star offensive lineman Kweli Fielder.
Fielder has been a force at Carrollton High School in Georgia since stepping in as a freshman starter, and he’s still got two years of high school football ahead of him. Miami fans should already be familiar with him, especially with the Hurricanes also landing his high school quarterback, CJ Cypher, who is now the lone commitment in Miami’s 2029 class.
To help fans get a better feel for the 6-foot-4 lineman, Miami on SI caught up with Fielder for a Q&A.
One of the first things that stands out to him about Miami is the campus itself. When asked about his favorite part of the school, Fielder pointed to “Lake Osceola and the green spaces around campus. It’s peaceful and has a great atmosphere.”
His top memory from the Miami visit came with family right there beside him. Fielder said, “Committing to the University of Miami with my uncle by my side. That’s a moment I will never forget.”
He also said his favorite part of the visit was “Spending time building relationships with the coaches and players, while knowing that it felt like home.”
When asked what non-football skill he wishes he were better at, that question was included in the Q&A, though the source material does not provide an answer.
Fielder isn’t the only 2028 commit in the fold. Knox Annis is the other current member of Miami’s 2028 class, and that group figures to grow as the Hurricanes finish sorting through their 2027 board and turn more attention toward the next cycle.
Miami has also started extending offers in the 2028 and 2029 classes. The Hurricanes recently offered 2028 three-star linebacker Khristian Anderson, who also has ACC offers from Boston College and Georgia Tech. Anderson recently moved to Florida powerhouse American Heritage before his junior year, making him another name Miami fans will want to keep on the radar.
The Hurricanes also offered Kaiden Graves, a standout at Grayson High School in Georgia and one of the top players in the 2029 class. Miami already has Cypher committed in that cycle, and Graves would be a major addition if the Hurricanes can pull it off.
Cypher has been busy on the field, too. He recently competed with Carrollton at IMG Academy in an Under Armour-hosted S7VNS tournament against a field of 7-on-7 teams. Carrollton won the event, and Cypher was one of four players named an MVP, joining Georgia commit Colton Nussmeier, Mississippi State commit Christian Alexander, and Florida commit Raheem Floyd.
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