I caught up with NIL agent Latish Kinsler of LifeStyle Sports Agency who joined his client, Top 100 Miami linebacker commit AJ Randle, on his

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All About Recruiting: NIL agent of Top 100 Miami LB commit AJ Randle gives OV high marks

Miami hit big on the recruiting trail this weekend on a couple more top targets, adding to Rivals No. 4 ranked class regardless of position.  The

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Mario Cristobal lands two more four-stars as, Miami builds case for five-stars & other top targets

Miami scored one of its biggest recruiting wins of the cycle last week when AJ Randle gave the Hurricanes a verbal commitment.  The Top 100

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Inside The Commitment: Top 100 LB AJ Randle explains why he picked Miami

*** I spent yesterday afternoon at Garner (N.C.) High seeing Top 100 Miami linebacker commit AJ Randle. This was my third time seeing Randle in

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From The Road: Thoughts, notes on Top 100 Miami LB commit AJ Randle

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal, General Manager Dennis Smith and the Hurricanes football program will host 16 official visitors this weekend as

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Miami intel: Fresh buzz on LSU flip target, 5-star Henderson and a loaded 16-man official visit weekend

Miami landed one of the most exciting linebacker prospects in the country this week in AJ Randle.  The Top 100 Garner (N.C.) High recruit picked UM

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NIL agent of Top 100 LB commit AJ Randle on why Miami was the 'best fit'

Miami landed one of the most fascinating linebackers in the country in AJ Randle.  The Top 100 prospect out of Garner (N.C.) High is a versatile

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Coach's Take: Top 100 LB AJ Randle is a 'tremendous athlete' and 'natural leader'

Miami moved up to No. 4 in the Rivals Industry Recruiting Ranking on Thursday after securing pledges from two more top targets.  Mario Cristobal and

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Miami jumps to No. 4 after landing Jatori Williams & AJ Randle, eyes several 5-stars (flips) moving forward

Garner (N.C.) blue-chip linebacker AJ Randle Jr. committed to Miami on Thursday, lifting the Hurricanes to the No. 4 slot on the Industry Team

Analysis: What to expect from new Miami Hurricanes LB commit AJ Randle

Miami landed one of its biggest defensive targets on Thursday evening when Top 100 linebacker AJ Randle gave the Hurricanes a verbal pledge.  Randle

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National Take: Top 100 Miami LB commit AJ Randle is a 'freakish' prospect with elite intangibles

Miami landed one of the best linebackers nationally on Thursday night in Top 100 prospect AJ Randle.  The Garner (N.C.) High prospect picked Miami

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Rivals Rankings Director: Top 100 Miami LB commit AJ Randle could be future NFL Combine star

Miami scored a big recruiting win when Top 100 Garner (N.C.) High linebacker AJ Randle committed to the Hurricanes on Thursday evening.   The

Commit Impact: What landing Top 100 LB AJ Randle means for Miami

Miami has done it again.  Just a little more than an hour after landing Rivals300 offensive lineman Jatori Williams, the Hurricanes earned a

Miami earns commitment from Top 100 LB AJ Randle

Garner (N.C.) linebacker AJ Randle planned to take his recruitment deep into the summer. The last few months changed that timeline.   The four-star

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Elite LB AJ Randle commits to the Hurricanes: 'Everyone is one at Miami'

AJ Randle is ready to make his decision.  The Top 100 linebacker out of Garner (N.C.) High will announce his commitment today at 6:00 p.m. ET.

Decision Primer: Top 100 Miami LB target AJ Randle ready to make call

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Commitment Chatter: Ohio State a final school choice for linebacker AJ Randle

Temecula (Calif.) Chaparral Rivals300 receiver Eli Woodard backed off his commitment to USC on Tuesday.  The program trending heavy is Miami who has

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Predictions and buzz: Miami on the verge of getting red-hot on the recruiting trail

Summer is upon us and several schools are closing in on many of their top targets. We have the latest in Wiltfong Whiparound.  Michigan is on a

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Wiltfong Whiparound: Predictions in favor of Auburn, Georgia, Michigan & ND, buzz regarding Oregon and more

Four-star South Carolina target and class of 2027 Garner (NC) linebacker AJ Randle Jr. is nearing a college decision. According to a report from

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Four-star South Carolina football target moves up commitment date following USC official visit

Recruiting isn’t just heating up — it’s accelerating.  Commitment timelines are moving up across the board, blue-chip prospects are committing almost

Flips, leaders and late moves: Fresh intel on top Georgia, Kentucky, Miami, Ole Miss and Texas  A&M targets

Garner (NC) High Rivals300 linebacker AJ Randle Jr. is closing in on his college commitment.  The program that seems to have the momentum is Miami.

Rivals300 LB AJ Randle Jr. Intel: Momentum builds for one school, prediction logged

Ohio State is set to host an impressive list of prospects for official visits from the last weekend in May through the final open weekend in June.

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In or out: Making calls on if Ohio State official visitors commit to the Buckeyes

Miami defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman has been busy on the road this spring.  Hetherman has seen top Miami targets across the country,

Miami 'already feels like family' for Top 100 LB AJ Randle

COLUMBUS—The way-too-early preview of the Ohio State recruiting summer continues here on Lettermen Row with a look ahead at the third official visit

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Setting the Table: Top targets will descend on Ohio State in mid-June

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AJ Randle's high-end physical traits and overall skill set remind us of Jihaad Campbell at the same stage. Both were big-framed, athletic linebackers who made plays on both sides of the ball as underclassmen. Campbell transferred to IMG Academy as a senior and spend extensive time as a pass rusher. Randle has a more robust multi-sport background as a track star. 

Toolsy defender who is one of the more physically-gifted linebacker prospects in the 2027 cycle. Listed at 6-foot-3, 210 pounds and looks to have a big frame with plus length. Lines up as an outside linebacker for his high school. High-end combination of size and speed immediately jumps out. Covers ground quickly and shows sideline-to-sideline range. Shows palpable burst as a pursuit defender. Oftentimes looks like the fastest player on the field. Hawks down running backs in the open field. Eliminates angles with his speed. Also shows potential as a blitzer and pass rusher off the edge. Saw snaps at quarterback and wide receiver as a junior, flashing playmaking ability and athleticism. A three sport athlete in track and basketball. A star hurdler who won a state title in the 300m hurdles (37.38 seconds) as a junior. Still developing true off-ball linebacker instincts and may need time to adjust to playing as an inside linebacker at the college level. Can continue improving pop as a tackler. Has athletic bloodlines with several members of his family as college athletes, including his mother who is in Clemson’s Hall-of-Fame as a track athlete. Size, athleticism, and budding skill set make him one of the higher ceiling defenders in the 2027 cycle. 

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