On Monday night, Miami secured their 4th dedication of the 2026 recruiting class when Zoar (OH) Tuscarawas Valley 4-star OT Ben Congdon introduced his intention to play for the Hurricanes!
A large 6’8” 285lbs, Congdon is an achieved lineman on each side of the ball. He has performed each LT and RT on offense, and inside DL on protection. As famous above, Miami views Congdon as an offensive lineman sooner or later.
On high of his stellar play on the gridiron, Congdon is an achieved wrester. That mixture of measurement, energy, and stability has lengthy been one thing that OL coaches have seen as a bonus for recruits, and Congdon isn’t any totally different.
This can be a huge win for Miami and the 2026 recruiting class. Mirabal, Cristobal, and firm made Congdon really feel like a precedence, and constructed a powerful relationship over many months. Many different high groups have been chasing Congdon, together with Penn State, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Regardless of the opposite curiosity, Congdon visited Miami on Monday for the primary day of Spring Follow, and the deal was sealed.
So far as his match on the roster transferring ahead, Congdon might be a Proper Deal with or gigantic Guard. He performs HSFB at a smaller program, and might want to take a while to develop his expertise on the faculty stage. With Mirabal and Cristobal’s stellar monitor document of figuring out and growing Offensive Linemen, this needs to be a seamless match for all events.
Congdon is the 4th commit in Miami’s 2026 recruiting class. He joins LB Jordan Campbell, QB Dereon Coleman, and CB Camdin Portis (sure, that’s the son of Clinton Portis) on this class for Miami. You will discover extra narrative about these gamers right here.
For a greater have a look at the participant Miami is including in Congdon, take a look at the HUDL highlights under. He’s huge #58 who’s manhandling opposing gamers on each side of the ball, in case you couldn’t inform.