Mario Cristobal and the University of Miami coaching staff are working to add another high-level defensive talent to their 2027 recruiting class. The Hurricanes currently hold commitments from five five-star prospects and are now actively pursuing DJ Jacobs to expand that group.
Jacobs is a 6-foot-4, 240-pound edge rusher from Blessed Trinity Catholic School in Georgia. He is currently ranked as a five-star prospect and stands as the nation's No. 3 overall player. During his recent season, he recorded 102 tackles and 16 sacks. These numbers highlight why programs across the country remain interested in his status.
While Jacobs has been committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes since December 2025, Miami remains in constant contact. Internal reports suggest the Hurricanes feel there is tangible momentum in their effort to recruit him. His recruitment process remains difficult to predict, as he previously surprised the industry with his commitment to Ohio State despite strong speculation linking him elsewhere.
Miami coaches maintain confidence in their position, citing the opportunity for Jacobs to be developed by NFL Hall of Famer Jason Taylor. The staff is operating with the goal of securing him as a cornerstone of their defensive front. Although he previously canceled a planned summer visit, the lines of communication remain open as he prepares for his final season of high school football.