Miami lands its second offensive-line recruit in a week

The Miami Hurricanes continue to add offensive linemen to its 2026 class, securing a commitment from three-star lineman JJ Sparks on Wednesday evening.

Sparks, who announced his commitment on social media, joins Joel Ervin as recent Hurricanes commits on the offensive line. Ervin committed on March 29.

“First and foremost I want to thank God for blessing me with this opportunity,” Sparks wrote on social media. “To my family for their love and support. To my coaches thank you for pushing me to be the best version of myself on and off the field. After much prayer and consideration I’m proud to announce my commitment to the University of Miami.”

Sparks, a 6-foot-4, 300-pound interior lineman, is listed as the No. 71 interior lineman and No. 805 player in the 247Sports composite ranking. He chose Miami over offers from Florida State, North Carolina and UCF, among others. He visited Miami last week.

Sparks, a Bolles lineman who was an All-County selection by the Florida Times-Union, has been a starter for the Jacksonville powerhouse since he was a freshman.

Miami’s coaches like Sparks’ size, IQ and ability to mirror and slide in pass protection, in addition to his athleticism in the open field, a source told the Sun Sentinel. The Hurricanes view him as a likely center in college.

The Hurricanes have two other offensive line prospects in their 2026 class: Ervin and four-star offensive tackle Ben Congdon.

 

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Publish date : 2025-04-02 23:05:00

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