Miami in the lead group for 5-star ATH Nyckoles Harbor
Miami is in the lead group for one of the best athletes in high school football.
On Saturday, Washington (DC) Archbishop Carroll five-star Nyckoles Harbor announced on social media that Miami, along with Michigan, USC, Georgia, LSU, South Carolina, and Maryland, were in his top seven.
InsideTheU reported back in April that people in Coral Gables felt as though they had some traction in that recruitment. Their efforts were rewarded with a spot amongst top programs.
Harbor has made national headlines this year after going as fast as 10.29 in the 100-meter as a junior. He’s also posted a blazing 20.76 at 6-foot-5, 225-pounds. While Harbor may have NFL upside as a pass rusher or potentially even as a tight end, there is a chance he goes pro in track.
If the rising senior does move forward with a career on the gridiron, 247Sports analyst Brian Dohn believes he could be shaking commissioner Roger Goddell’s hand on day one of the NFL Draft when the time comes.
“Big-framed world class athlete who excels as sprinter. Can sculpt body to play tight end, linebacker or edge. Powerful build with wide shoulders and length. Ran 10.38 in 100 meters and has options to turn pro in track rather than play football. Highly-twitched jumbo athlete. On football field, is dynamic talent with huge upside because of development possibilities. Excellent body control. Shows physical superiority all over the field. On offense, solid in tracking ball. Gets off line of scrimmage well and into route quickly. Is tough to jam because of size and strength. Needs to continue to refine ball catching skills. Can play standing up or with hand on ground on defense. Gets off quickly at snap. Uses speed and shoulder dip to gain the edge. Has closing speed toward the ball carrier. Can change direction and accelerate quickly. Playing with hand on ground, shoots “B” gap well. Is consistently disruptive. Has to continue to develop his ability to stack and shed and be a big factor when plays are run at him. Elite level player for top college programs. First round NFL draft potential.”
