Rivals Camp Series Miami: Five predictions on Sunday's event
The Miami stop of the Rivals Camp Series presented by adidas is always one of the year’s strongest events, and this year will fall in line with that reputation. Dozens of highly touted prospects will take the field in South Florida this Sunday, as the college stars of the future test their skills against one another. Here are some predictions of what may take place when things get under way on Sunday morning.
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1. There will be plenty of buzz around the Gators
Florida has suffered a few broken commitments as of late, but that doesn’t mean the program’s momentum has stalled. The Gators resurgence under head coach Dan Mullen isn’t lost on recruits, so expect increased piles of buzz about UF when South Florida-based players gather for Sunday’s camp. Miami will likely be the most talked about program because of the program’s new coaching staff and the camp’s proximity to Coral Gables, but expect UF to be a close second because of the team’s upward trajectory.
2. The race for wide receiver MVP will be a good one
As is normally the case in South Florida, there will be no shortage of talent at the wide receiver position. This year’s MVP race will be especially crowded, however, as the camp’s roster is absolutely littered with elite players spanning multiple classes. Class-of-2020 four stars Marcus Rosemy, Bryan Robinson, Marc Britt, Aydin Henningham, , Bryce Gowdy and Jahvante Royal will be joined by high three-star Xavier Restrepo, who recently took home MVP honors at the Miami regional of the Opening.
The underclassman list is every bit as impressive as the group of juniors, however, as names such as Corey Collier (2021), Jacorey Brooks (2021) and Brandon Innis (2023) all project as truly elite talents in their classes. Each has five-star potential.
3. A trio of elite running backs will put on a show
The battle for running back MVP trophy will include its share of dark horses, as the depth of talent at the position is notable. The three front-runners, however, have familiar names. Former Oklahoma commit Jaylan Knighton will be compared to Miami commit Don Chaney, as the two will work out side by side at the event. Both are members of the Rivals 250, sitting at No. 140 and No. 89 respectively. The third headliner at the position is class-of-2021's Amari Daniels, a future star that seems high on Florida State among his a list of offers from major colleges. All eyes will be on the three touted backs, as each will be compared to the other two all afternoon.
4. The offensive line depth will surprise
South Florida isn’t exactly known for its linemen, but the group that will be in attendance on Sunday spits in the face of that stereotype. Four-star tackle Jovens Janvier was one of the event’s top performers a year ago and will look to reprise that role this year, as he’s joined by four-star South Carolina commit Issiah Walker and former Miami commit Jonathan Denis, the No. 206 player in the country.
Massive tackle Marcus Dumervil is also among the front-runners to go home with an award, as the 6-foot-6 tackle has progressed by leaps and bounds since last year at this time. Currently, Dumervil ranks as the No. 19 offensive tackle in America but could improve that stock drastically with a spectacular performance.
5. Dominick Mammarelli will make a statement
Miami commit Dominick Mammarelli is a four-star prospect and the No. 7 tight end in America, so it’s not as though anyone is doubting his talent. Still, the future Hurricane could use Sunday’s elite camp to improve his stock, as he is the victim of playing in a run-heavy offense at Naples High School. Adding to the mystery surrounding Mammarelli is the fact that he missed a chunk of last year’s camp season while recovering from a minor injury. That’s all to say that the highly ranked tight end will either prove his lofty ranking is deserved or create doubt on Sunday afternoon.
