Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs figured they had a big lead in the race to land a commitment from the No. 1 recruit in the class of 2026. But on Tuesday, Jackson Cantwell decided to join head coach Mario Cristobal at the University of Miami, leaving the Bulldogs stunned after Cantwell visited Georgia's campus six times.

Jackson Cantwell and his parents once drove 1,200 miles through the heart of SEC Country to visit LSU, Georgia and Alabama. “We had a pretty cool setup,” the Missouri native who is ranked as the No. 1 recruit in the 247Sports Composite said in December before the Under Armour All-American game.

Miami quarterback Carson Beck continues to progress from the UCL injury he sustained last season and remains on schedule for his return, Hurricanes head coach M

In his third year leading the Hurricanes, Mario Cristobal guided Miami to a 10-3 finish, marking its first double-digit win season since 2017. The team went 6-2 in ACC play, showing tangible growth both on the field and within the program’s culture.

Top 2026 prospect Jackson Cantwell is heading to Miami, and Mario Cristobal made sure everyone heard about it.