Reactions to the signings of Chris Ewald and Herbert Scroggins for the Miami football team
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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.
Miami has launched a recruiting push and is now ranked 16th in the 247Sports team rankings. Eight of the 13 commitments in the class are blue-chip players in the 247Sports Composite.
Really like four-star CB Chris Ewald. Have spent the last few years covering the best WRs in the country on a daily basis. https://t.co/DWswbwL96c
β Manny Navarro (@Manny_Navarro) June 28, 2024
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.
ELITE DB duo to be reunited in Miami. ππ
Chris Ewald and Zaquan Patterson founded one of the TOUGHEST secondary schools in the country in 2023. @ChrisEwaldjr @PattersonZaquan pic.twitter.com/7C7xAaFt59
β 305 Sports (@305Sportss) 27 June 2024
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.
4βοΈCB Chris Ewald Jr has committed to @CanesFootball πππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππ
Shutdown corner
Versatile
Physically
Can play CB and safety
Good recovery speed
Physical performance at the line of scrimmage
Good route recognition
Crazyβ¦ pic.twitter.com/xQQKdW8Y5Iβ Chalupa Batman (@CoreyCarmona) 27 June 2024
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.
β HerBert “Third” Scroggins III (@Third_Scroggins) June 28, 2024
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.
Herbert Scroggins III (@Third_Scroggins) announced his last four on Wednesday last week, followed by his OV to #Miami over the weekend.
“You can connect with them, talk to them… and then play the game you love.”
Scroggins’ full answer on why The U is the right place for him: pic.twitter.com/OuupbGXOVY
β Jeff Roberts (@JeffRoberts__) June 28, 2024
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.
Next. The class of 2025 from Miami is racing into the top 20 with the commitment of Chris Ewald. The class of 2025 from Miami is racing into the top 20 with the commitment of Chris Ewald. dark
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.