Miami working to flip 4-star LB Stanquan Clark from Louisville
The secret is out that Miami is actively working to flip local linebacker Stanquan Clark from his Louisville commitment.
The Miami Central defender has put together a strong senior campaign and that has the hometown Hurricanes heavily in pursuit. On Saturday, with Miami hosting Florida State in one of college football’s greatest annual rivalry games, Clark will be back at Hard Rock Stadium for the third time this fall.
“In the next couple of years it’s going to be a good program,” Clark said last month. “They’re trying to build something special.”
Charlie Strong has been running point on that recruitment and the two have been building a relationship over the last few months as the Hurricanes work to snatch Clark away from Scott Satterfield and the Cardinals.
“I feel like he’s one of the best linebacker coaches and our relationship is getting there,” Clark said.
On the 247Sports College Football Recruiting Show this week, we spoke about Miami and their pursuit of Clark. Watch the clip above.
“A new-age linebacker that started his prep career off as a safety before eventually moving closer to the line of scrimmage. Size is unverified, but believed to be hovering right around 6-foot-1.5, 215 pounds heading into senior season. The type of defender that has a knack for just making plays, and at key moments, whether that be an interception on third down or a forced fumble when opponents are driving. Lined up primarily as an inside ‘backer in a 4-3 front as a junior at Miami Killian and spent most Friday nights simply crashing the A and B gaps. Will need to eventually improve tackling technique, and must learn how to take down college-sized ball carriers, but has a bit of a mean streak to him, and isn’t afraid to lower the shoulder pads and deliver a blow. Tends to freelance, but has flashed the ability to read and diagnose, which is promising. Film study, however, will likely be huge at the next level as that will allow him to anticipate what might happen pre-snap. Should be viewed as a front-seven defender with some three-down capabilities given defensive back background and speed profile (posted an impressive 11.24 in the 100-meter dash as an 11th grader before transferring into Miami Central). Figures to settle in as a Mike on Saturdays, but has some position ambiguity to him and could even emerge as a Jack in a 3-4 look should he add some pass rushing moves to the tool belt.”
