Miami Football: Top 2010 Hurricane Football Recruits

If the 2009 season has told Miami Hurricane football fans anything, it is that "The U" is back. Head coach Randy Shannon has managed to lead the Canes out of a long lived "funk" and has helped them regain their position in the national spotlight. Even with Miami's recent slip-ups, there has been no shortage of talented athletes lining up to play for the Hurricanes. Look for this 2010 recruiting class to make an early impact on both sides of the ball, as they hope to help Miami continue on their path toward another National Championship.

Storm Johnson - RB
It seems appropriate that a guy named Storm would play football for the "Hurricanes", and with his ability to run the ball, I am sure Miami fans will be thrilled to have him. While Johnson might not be labeled as a "top rated" running back by a lot of recruiting services, I think that this kid will have a huge impact early on. His running style closely resembles that of Alabama's Mark Ingram (although Johnson is a bit taller); he is not afraid to drop his pads and punish a tackler when the opportunity arises. Johnson is also great at gaining yards after contact, and like Ingram he already has a fair amount of experience taking direct snaps in a "wildcat" like formation. Storm Johnson shows a great blend of patience, power and shiftiness; a perfect combination for college football success.

Stephen Morris - QB
This guy is a prime example of a true "duel threat" quarterback. Too many modern day quarterbacks are labeled as "duel threat" when in reality, many of them have very little polish on their passes. Stephen Morris has the ability to escape pressure in the pocket, throw on the run, scramble past scrimmage for extra yards and to top it all off, he throws a great deep ball. What I like best about Morris is his ability to quickly set his feet and get a pass off with very little unnecessary throwing motion. Miami fans that enjoy watching Jacory Harris play will love the spark that Stephen Morris can bring to the offense; he is faster and may have better touch of his passes than Miami's current starter.

Travis Williams - S
While some recruiting services list Williams as a possible linebacker at the next level, I just can't see it happening. At 6'2" and 189 pounds (according to Rivals.com), I feel that Williams would have to pack on far too much weight to be effective in the box. He shows great coverage ability though, and his success as a high school receiver shows that he has sufficient ball skills to play safety. Look for Williams to add some depth to Miami's already tough secondary.

While these three recruits currently lead the way for the Miami Hurricanes in 2010, there are still a number of players yet to make a commitment. If Randy Shannon can keep up his current pace, look for Miami to finish strong with one of the top recruiting classes of the year.

"Travis Williams" Rivals.com