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With National Signing Day looming, here’s a look at a mock 2017 recruiting class for the Miami Hurricanes. Mark Richt is looking to complete his first full recruiting cycle with his alma mater. 

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Well, he’s been back where he belongs for about a year now, and Mark Richt has the Hurricanes moving in the right direction. He didn’t have a whole lot of time to recruit for the 2016 class, but he’s wrapping up his first full class with his alma mater.

Richt is bringing two more talented quarterbacks in N’Kosi Perry and Cade Weldon, and Miami also has 4-star athlete DeeJay Dallas on the way. Dallas probably would have ended up at Georgia if Richt were still there, but he’ll instead be making plays in Coral Gables.

With that said, here is a look at a mock Miami Hurricanes recruiting class as the 2017 cycle nears its end.

Quarterback

N’Kosi Perry, 4-Star

He has the accuracy, touch and pocket awareness you want in a young quarterback. Even better, he can run a little bit, too.

Cade Weldon, 3-Star

He has solid footwork in the pocket and throws a catchable ball. More importantly, Weldon knows when to put some zip on it and when to throw with touch.

Running Back

Anthony McFarland, 4-Star

It’s down to the Hurricanes and his home-state Maryland Terrapins.

Robert Burns, 3-Star

It takes him a second to get up to full speed, but he’ll break a few tackles and can cut back like nobody’s business.

Wide Receiver

Jeff Thomas, 4-Star

Miami is battling Illinois, Louisville and Oregon for his commitment.

Evidence Njoku, 3-Star

The younger brother of Miami tight end David Njoku, he can fly. He’s tall, quick, can win one-on-one battles at the line and looks the football into his hands.

Derrick Smith, 3-Star

Smith isn’t the fastest wide receiver, but he’s a physical one at 6-foot-2, 190 lbs.

Jordan Pouncey, 3-Star

He’s the second cousin of Mike Pouncey and Maurkice Pouncey, and a former Notre Dame commit. The Hurricanes are in a great position to land him.

Tight End

Brian Polendey, 3-Star

Polendey is a great blocker but needs to work on his game as a receiving tight end.

Offensive Linemen

Navaughn Donaldson, 4-Star

Miami had to fight to keep him away from Florida, but the ‘Canes are getting a technically sound offensive tackle, who controls defenders with his hand placement.

Corey Gaynor, 3-Star

Let this kid pull. Get him moving. If you do, he’ll pancake a few guys out there.

Zach Dykstra, 3-Star

He stays well balanced and possesses above average footwork.

Zalontae Hillery, 3-Star

Hillery keeps his feet moving and block until the whistle, but he has to keep his pads down.

Defensive Linemen

D.J. Johnson, 4-Star

Johnson explodes off the ball and hits the edge with a lot of speed. He could be a sack leader for Miami one day.

Jonathan Garvin, 4-Star

He has quick, violent hands and brings an intense pass rush.

Jonathan Ford, 4-Star

He’s a lighter defensive tackle but disengages well and puts himself in a position to make plays.

Linebackers

Deandre Wilder, 3-Star

Wilder is fairly quick and very athletic. He’ll make a lot of plays off the edge.

Bradley Jennings Jr., 3-Star

His dad was a Seminole, but he’ll be a Hurricane. Football is in his blood. It shows with fluidity on the field.

Waynmon Steed, 3-Star

He’s a run stopper who, when healthy, has a lot of range.

Defensive Backs

Trajan Bandy, 4-Star

Bandy flips his hips effortlessly and runs step for step with any receiver.

Amari Carter, 3-Star

He brings a lot of length to the position and a high IQ as well.

Athletes

DeeJay Dallas, 4-Star

This kid is electric with the ball in his hands. He’ll be a wide receiver and catch a lot of balls.

Kickers/Punters

Zach Feagles, 4-Star

He’s the son of former Miami punter Jeff Feagles, who had a long career in the NFL. Enough said, right?

Miami Hurricanes Recruiting Class Ranking Prediction: 12-15

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