Miami Lands 2028 OT Kweli Fielder, 2029 QB CJ Cypher in Multi-Class Recruiting Haul
The cousin duo committed on the same night, giving the Hurricanes commitments at two key positions across back-to-back recruiting classes.
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Miami coach Mario Cristobal secured commitments from 2028 offensive tackle Kweli Fielder and 2029 quarterback CJ Cypher on Wednesday night, adding a pair of coveted recruits across consecutive recruiting classes in a single evening [3].
Fielder, a 6-foot-4, 325-pound tackle, chose Miami over offers from Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Ohio State, Texas and others [8]. He is the second member of Miami's 2028 recruiting class [8]. Cypher, a 6-foot-1, 180-pound quarterback from Carrollton, Ga., picked Miami over Auburn, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Georgia, Florida State and others, becoming the first member of the Hurricanes' 2029 class [7].
The two recruits are cousins, and their simultaneous commitments gave Miami what has been described as a two-for-one addition at two positions central to the program's long-term plans [5].
Filling Out the Future at Key Positions
Cypher's commitment is seen as a significant win for Miami's quarterback pipeline. The Hurricanes' current QB room is led by transfer Darian Mensah, but the depth behind him has been considered thin [1]. Landing an elite 2029 prospect addresses questions about the program's long-term position at the position [6].
Fielder's pledge bolsters Miami's work along the offensive line for the 2028 cycle. The Top 100 offensive lineman represents one of the program's earlier commitments in that class [8].
Together, the commitments continue a stretch of recruiting momentum for Miami, with the program adding elite prospects at premium positions in both the 2028 and 2029 classes [4][5].
Sources
- STATE OF THE U: QB Room Starts With Darian Mensah — And Ends With Questions
- FILM STUDY: What to expect from new Hurricanes commit CJ Cypher, Miami’s potential QB of the future
- Miami lands pair of coveted recruits for '28, '29
- Miami lands No. 1 QB in major recruitment win
- Miami Starts Shaping the 2028 and 2029 Recruiting Class Landing Two Elite Recruits
- National Take: Miami is set at quarterback for years to come
- Commit Impact: What landing elite QB CJ Cypher means for Miami
- Commit Impact: What landing Top 100 OL Kweli Fielder means for Miami
