Miami Beats Out UGA, LSU, Others For 2027 Offensive Lineman

Miami continues to add mass to its front line with the addition of 2027 interior offensive lineman Tyler Ford of Gainesville, Georgia. Ford chose the Hurricanes over the likes of Georgia, LSU, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Texas A&M.

Ford lists at 6-foot-6 and 315 lbs. At that size, he projects as a player who can hit the ground running in his development, quickly adjusting and growing into the size needed to assist in the trenches on Saturdays in the ACC. Ford is the 10th signee of the 2027 class, and is a worthwhile addition in terms of Miami keeping its momentum going with the class as a whole.

Any time one can beat out the Georgia Bulldogs for an in-state prospect, it’s a chance no program passes up. Miami took that chance with Ford, who visited a spring practice just a week ago. Despite being only a three-star according to the On3 Sports Composite, Ford was highly sought after by numerous Power Four programs, largely due to his sheer size…

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