{"id":16528,"date":"2023-09-13T10:21:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T15:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/?p=16528"},"modified":"2023-09-13T10:21:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T15:21:00","slug":"5-star-cb-naeem-offord-talks-weekend-miami-hurricanes-visit-i-liked-everything-that-i-saw-out-there-and-they-dominated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/5-star-cb-naeem-offord-talks-weekend-miami-hurricanes-visit-i-liked-everything-that-i-saw-out-there-and-they-dominated\/","title":{"rendered":"5-star CB Na\u2019eem Offord talks weekend Miami Hurricanes visit: \u201cI liked everything that I saw out there, and they dominated\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the first time, Birmingham (Ala.) Parker five-star 2025 cornerback Na\u2019eem Offord <\/a><\/strong>made his way down south for an unofficial visit with the Miami Hurricanes, and the blue-chip recruit was impressed with all that he saw.<\/p>\n

After a dominant performance against the Aggies following a 48-33 win, Miami looks to be trending in the right direction for the elite defender, who is already eyeing a return visit to Coral Gables.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI liked everything that I saw out there, and they dominated,\u201d Offord told CaneSport. \u2018\u2019I kind of had a feeling and already knew what was going to go on because I saw a lot of energy when they first came out. I\u2019m going to come back for sure.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ahead of his visit to Miami, Offord, who is the No. 6 overall prospect and the No. 1 cornerback in the 2025 class according to the On3 Industry Ranking, said he wanted to see the environment and just the overall energy in Miami during his visit.<\/p>\n

After taking it all in, Offord was thoroughly impressed with what he saw from the Hurricanes and their fans on Saturday evening.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs I was looking at the crowd, I saw they were matching Miami\u2019s energy,\u201d Offord said. \u201cThe crowd was there, the players were there, and they had momentum the whole game.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since earning an offer from the Hurricanes in December 2022, Offord has continued to hear from the program and head coach Mario Cristobal<\/a>, who has led the recruitment efforts alongside the entire staff. Saturday\u2019s visit helped the two sides grow closer after spending time together before and after the win against the Aggies.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a really good relationship,\u201d Offord said. \u201cMe and coach Cristobal have a good little connection. He tells me how he needs me and how I\u2019ll be on the other island when I get here. It makes me feel good.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the moment, Offord is working towards narrowing his list of over 30 offers down to a handful of schools.<\/p>\n

According to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine, Alabama is the current favorite to land Offord\u2019s commitment with a 25.9 % chance, followed by Auburn (15.4%) and Miami (13.2%).<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t really have a top list, but it\u2019s Miami at the end of the day,\u201d Offord said when asked where Miami ranked among some of his top programs. \u201cI really like them.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

When making his final decision, Offord says whichever program he believes can not only develop him into a great player but also a better man will be who he eventually pledge to.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust being a better man,\u201d Offord explained.\u00a0<\/p>\n

CaneSport\u2019s take\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Getting Offord on campus was huge for Miami as the five-star prospect begins to close out and focus on his top schools. Miami made a great first impression on Offord and will likely be listed in his top schools when he realizes his final group of programs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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