Reactions to the signings of Chris Ewald and Herbert Scroggins for the Miami football team

Miami football’s 2025 recruiting class moved up to No. 15 nationally following the commitments of four-star cornerback Chris Ewald and three-star edge rusher Herbert Scroggins on Thursday and Friday. Most of the social media reaction to the commitments revolved around the potential of Ewald and Scroggins.

Ewald is the 169th rook, 21st CB and 24th player in Florida from Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna in the class of 2025. Scroggins is the 407th rook, 29th edge rusher and 46th player in Georgia in the class of 2025. Ewald and Scroggins are the 13th and 14th inductees in Miami’s class of 2025.

Miami has signed eight players on offense and six on defense. Ewald is Miami’s fourth-best player for 2025 and second-best on defense. Scroggins is the eighth-best player in Miami’s class of 2024 and fifth-best on defense according to 247Sports’ rankings. Ewald and Scroggins both took official visits to Miami in June.

One of the accolades for Ewald came from his father, who wished him a happy birthday on Thursday. Another observation for Ewald is that he will reteam with Miami-signed 2024 safety Zaquan Patterson to re-form an elite secondary.

Chaminade-Madonna finished the 2023 season 14-0 and won the 1M FHSAA Florida State Championship, according to Max Preps. After seemingly focusing on the line of scrimmage in his first two classes with Miami, Mario Cristobal has brought in several top-notch defensive backs in the 2024 and 2025 classes.

At 6’1″, 175 pounds, Ewald gives Miami decent length and the potential to be a shutdown CB. In three high school seasons, Ewald has made 100 tackles, 32 pass defenses and seven interceptions. Miami gets a productive player who knows how to stand in the right position to make a play.

According to On3’s Steve Wiltfong, Scroggins was also a productive player as a junior in 2023, with “84 tackles, 12 sacks, 10 more stops for loss, and 14 quarterback hurries.” At 6’2″ and 235 pounds, Scroggins will need to bulk up as an edge rusher.

Scroggins spoke with WTOC-11 in Savannah about why he chose Miami. The opportunity to work with Miami defensive line coach Jason Taylor and the humility shown by Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal were the main reasons for Scroggins’ decision to enroll in Coral Gables.

Ewald and Scroggins are key additions for Miami’s class of 2025. Ewald’s commitment was crucial. Getting a blue-chip prospect to stay home is important for Miami. Expect more commitments in the coming weeks. The June window for official visits ended last weekend.

Mario Cristobal always has a few surprises in store during the Early National Signing Period in December. Miami has flipped three Ohio State commitments in the last two classes. It wouldn’t be surprising to see Miami flip a few prospects during the Early National Signing Period for the 2025 class.