On The Trail: Al-Quadin Muhammad
While Miami’s class is not a big one, it doesn’t lack for some talent as they added their fourth ESPN 150 player Saturday in Al-Quadin Muhammad (Ramsey, N.J./Don Bosco). It is a big pick-up for a Miami team that uncharacteristically struggled on defense in 2012 as they finished at or near the bottom of the ACC in most defensive categories.
From an ability standpoint, Muhammad is a player who can help Miami as it works to try and improve that unit. A bit of a outside linebacker / defensive end ‘tweener at this stage, he can offer some versatility, but will likely develop into and fit better as more of a D-End for the Hurricanes where he can aid a pass rush that was 113th in sacks in 2012. He is an athletic and energetic defender from a good high school program. He needs to keep filling out his frame, but demonstrates good playing strength and can play with good pad level and use his hands well.
From an ability standpoint, Muhammad is a player who can help Miami as it works to try and improve that unit. A bit of a outside linebacker / defensive end ‘tweener at this stage, he can offer some versatility, but will likely develop into and fit better as more of a D-End for the Hurricanes where he can aid a pass rush that was 113th in sacks in 2012. He is an athletic and energetic defender from a good high school program. He needs to keep filling out his frame, but demonstrates good playing strength and can play with good pad level and use his hands well.
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With limited scholarships available, the Miami Hurricanes had to focus much of their recruiting efforts on improving one of the worst defenses in the history of the program.
The commitment of ESPN 150 defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad (Ramsey, N.J./Don Bosco) will give the Hurricanes a major upgrade along the defensive line and could prove to be the biggest commitment the program will get during this recruiting cycle.
In 2012 Miami struggled in most facets of defense, and generating a pass rush is the quickest way to improve a secondary that was left on an island too often during the season.
The commitment of ESPN 150 defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad (Ramsey, N.J./Don Bosco) will give the Hurricanes a major upgrade along the defensive line and could prove to be the biggest commitment the program will get during this recruiting cycle.
In 2012 Miami struggled in most facets of defense, and generating a pass rush is the quickest way to improve a secondary that was left on an island too often during the season.
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SAN ANTONIO -- Of all the athletes making their commitment announcements during Saturday’s U.S. Army All-American Bowl, ESPN 150 defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad (Ramsey, N.J./Don Bosco Prep) might have been the one with the most questions about where he’d end up.
At the start of the second half of the game, Muhammad ended all questions and verbally committed to Miami. Ranked No. 95 in the ESPN 150, Muhammad chose the Hurricanes over Alabama and Notre Dame.
Muhammad is the No. 8 defensive end nationally and the No. 3 player in New Jersey among the 2013 recruiting class.
At the start of the second half of the game, Muhammad ended all questions and verbally committed to Miami. Ranked No. 95 in the ESPN 150, Muhammad chose the Hurricanes over Alabama and Notre Dame.
Muhammad is the No. 8 defensive end nationally and the No. 3 player in New Jersey among the 2013 recruiting class.
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