Five-star edge David “DJ” Jacobs keeps Miami squarely in the middle of one of the biggest 2027 recruiting battles in the country.
247Sports slots Jacobs as the No. 1 prospect in the 2027 class and tags him a five-star edge rusher at Roswell (Ga.) Blessed Trinity Catholic, listing him at 6-foot-5, 225 pounds. He backs up the hype on Fridays, too. He finished last fall with 102 tackles, 24 tackles for loss and 16 sacks in 11 games.
Miami’s primary recruiter for Jacobs has been Jason Taylor, and that pairing matters. Taylor sells more than a Hall-of-Fame name; edge production, technique and a clear development plan, and Jacobs fits the type of defender Miami keeps chasing: long, violent hands, quick get-off and a finish-first motor.
The visit history shows how wide this one spreads. Jacobs took fall visits to Georgia, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Miami, LSU, Oregon and Florida State. That list reads like a playoff bracket, and it explains why every update around Jacobs sparks noise.
So where does Miami sit right now? On3 places Miami among Jacobs’ “Top Teams,” and its prediction tracker gives the Canes a slice of the pie behind Georgia and others. Its latest recruiting chatter also signals urgency, noting a decision “nearing” while listing Georgia, Miami, Ohio State and Texas among the programs in play.
Georgia stands out as primary competition.. Jacobs’ father played defensive line for the Bulldogs from 1999-2002, and family ties always add gravity in a battle like this. Still, Miami keeps itself in the room, especially with Jacobs already spending time around multiple contenders and keeping communication open across the board.
What comes next for Hurricanes fans who track every breadcrumb?
- Keep eyes on return-trip talk. Jacobs already worked Miami into his fall circuit, and repeat visits usually signal comfort, momentum and stronger relationships.
- Watch the timing. On3’s “commitment nearing” language suggests movement soon, not a slow-play into his senior year.
- Follow the edge pitch. Taylor’s recruiting role gives Miami a clean, position-specific lane. Jacobs wants a plan that turns traits into Sunday games, and Miami can sell that vision through coaching and scheme fit.
Miami still needs a closing stretch: keep Jacobs engaged, keep the visits coming, then stack proof that Miami’s defense can unleash him the way his tape demands.
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