Elite Prospect Day Notebook: The latest on key Miami targets on campus Saturday

Everything you need to know coming out of Miami’s elite Junior Day

– Tampa (Fla.) Zephyrhills five-star defensive back DJ Pickett visited alongside multiple family members and Pickett spoke highly of the time spent with Jahmile Addae. Feedback coming out of has been very positive after checking in with some familiar with the recruitment. I wrote at the beginning of the month that Miami felt like they were really in this recruitment and they’re only helping themselves at this stage of the process. He’s eyeing a mid-season decision.

– I didn’t get a chance to catch up with five-star linebacker Zayden Walker but I’m getting really good feedback on how that visit went. Walker was down with his parents and I’m hearing that Derek Nicholson and the Miami staff knocked it out of the park. He’s a top name on the board next cycle and the Hurricanes continue to cement themselves as a legitimate contender for the top ten overall player and the top-ranked linebacker in the class.

– Jacksonville (Fla.) Mandarin five-star wide receiver Jaime Ffrench dropped an unofficial top three of Miami, Ohio State, and Florida State on Saturday. He spent the afternoon in Coral Gables after competing with South Florida Express at Battle Miami and walked away from the time spent on campus feeling…

– Plantation American Heritage Top247 running back Byron Louis spent the morning around Miami and the Hurricanes are a prime contender there as they battle the likes of Ohio State and Florida State amongst some other nationally prominent programs. He plans to give Miami one of those coveted official visits.

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WATCH: Battle Miami eye-catchers, new Crystal Ball picks

Day one of the Battle Miami 7-on-7 tournament is in the books. This competition is absolutely loaded with talent and features over 50 teams from across the country.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Day one of the Battle Miami 7-on-7 tournament is in the books. This competition is absolutely loaded with talent and features over 50 teams from across the country.

Following the day’s workout, 247Sports’ Tom Loy and National Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins paired up to look at some eye-catchers from the day and toss in some new Crystal Ball predictions.

Featured in the video are class of 2025 prospects such as Las Vegas Bishop Gorman Top247 four-star receiver Derek Meadows, the No. 112 overall player in the country, Goodland (Kan.) high school Top50 tight end Linkon Cure, the No. 37 overall player in the nation, Scottsdale (Ariz.) Notre Dame Prep Top247 four-star receiver Cooper Perry, the No. 220 overall talent this cycle, and Alpharetta (Ga.) Milton high school three-star receiver Luke Nickel, a Miami commit.