Dillard four-star defensive end Jon Ford bolstered UM's 2017 recruiting class with a commitment Saturday afternoon.
Ford announced the news on Twitter with a pretty cool Photoshop job of him gracing an ESPN the Magazine cover.
After Chopping It Up With My Family I Would Like To Announce That Im Officially Committed To The University Of Miami pic.twitter.com/JaulLxnji1
— Ford (@Ford__1) January 30, 2016
On the timing of the commitment, Ford told me he felt he "had to jump on the boat early. Miami is rebuilding."
Ford added that he thinks the Hurricanes can develop into national champions.
With a full year to go before his Signing Day, Ford is pretty certain he'll stick with the Canes all the way through.
"For right now, yes," he said when asked if his decision is final.
Ford took a liking to the new coaching staff, especially head coach Mark Richt.
"He keeps it real and is a great man," Ford said. "I will love to play for him one day."
He also liked what he heard from defensive coordinator Manny Diaz and defensive line coach Craig Kuligowski.
"Back to the basics -- getting to the quarterback as soon as possible," he says of the defense they tell him they're trying to run. "They don't believe in waiting. They want to execute now. They like aggressive playing -- no sitting on the line reading."
The Hurricanes now have 11 commitments in a 2017 class that currently ranks third nationally, according to 247 Sports.com.
Here's the junior highlight reel for the U's newest commit.
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