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Miami Lands Four-Star DB JJ Dunnigan, Boosting 2026 Class Into Top 10

Miami plans to deploy the Kansas standout at safety based on his size, physicality and football IQ.

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal celebrates defeating Florida State in a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)
Oct 17, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal works with his players before the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • JJ Dunnigan announced his commitment to Miami on Sunday evening, choosing the Hurricanes over Colorado, Kansas, Ole Miss and Oregon.
  • The Manhattan (Kan.) native decommitted from Kansas in October and committed to Miami before his scheduled official visit to Coral Gables.
  • Although some services list him as a cornerback, a Miami source says the staff projects him at safety.
  • His pledge elevated Miami’s 2026 class to No. 10 in the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings, with another outlet listing the class No. 11 nationally and first in the ACC.
  • An Under Armour All-American and Kansas Class 6A Defensive Player of the Year, he posted 65 tackles, three interceptions and three special-teams touchdowns last season while contributing as a receiver.