BREAKING: Miami Beats Michigan And Nebraska For 4-Star IOL Seuseu "SJ" Alofaituli! | Who's Next?

The Miami Hurricanes have just landed a verbal commitment from four star interior offensive lineman Seuseu “SJ” Alofaituli! The Las Vegas Bishop Gorman HS standout is the second rated IOL in America, and he becomes the 17th member of the Miami Hurricanes’ class of 2025. SJ chose Miami over Michigan and Nebraska. He becomes Miami’s fifth offensive lineman in the class, joining Max Buchanan, TK Muex, Jaden Wilkerson and Demetrius Campbell.
Host Alex Donno is joined by Locked On Network recruiting expert Brian Smith and 365 Canes Football’s Stevo to break down Miami’s new verbal commit. Smith offers his scouting report on Alofaituli and explains what makes him such a special prospect. Smith and Stevo both weigh in on whether SJ will end up playing center or guard at The U. Stevo discusses who might be the next verbal commit for the Hurricanes.
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[@scotthoward1561]

Now you know why Clemson and Florida State want to leave the ACC they know Miami's building a juggernaut you better believe it.

[@adrianflemming1898]

💯

[@louisjones2259]

Yes sir

[@deonbowser1814]

Nah they wanna leave because of 💰💰💰💰!!! They see what SEC and BIG teams getting from their TV deals

[@robertjason6885]

@@adrianflemming1898It could also be about the low ACC payout to teams, compared to the SEC and Big 10? Maybe??

[@user-ro3ik8kc6u]

@@deonbowser1814Clemson even at its best ain’t worth sec money im sorry 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@RaisedCane-qn3ts]

Ratings can be deceiving, the video never lies, and sometimes the two converge. This is perhaps the biggest get to date on the 2025 recruiting cycle. These recruits just look different, and somewhere in Gainesville and Tallahasse, coaches and fans alike are shedding tears. Rightfully so! 🎯

[@Cedsweet22]

I agree him and DRAKE

[@joycomethinthemorning3364]

Congratulations Neph SJ!!!! Go with God son. Uncle Roland and I are so proud of you!!!.🙏🏼💙😘 We’ve been waiting for this day🙏🏼🔥 Praying you bring a whole new game to Miami and that they will give you all they have. Thanks Miami for looking out for our SJ.🙏🏼❤️

[@noahussey2636]

Congratulations!!!

[@kstan0337]

Top 10 recruiting class for the 3rd season in a row 😮😮 first time in Miami history???

[@samhall2141]

Top 5

[@kstan0337]

@@samhall2141 Finished 7th in the 2023 cycle

[@JackT-nn8iy]

I’ve have not seen recruiting like this since Butch Davis! Best in over 20 years!!

[@txcanesbeliever1316]

Damn we r going to be good for a long time!

[@samhall2141]

4 time all American and he’s a 4 star these rankings are ridiculous

[@AffirmativeAffirMATE]

On a national championship team as well. They knew where he was coming.

[@carlosflores4733]

All right, love this kid playing tape can pull and blocked,counter plays are coming in bunches take it to the house.Go Canes

[@gideon33]

Welcome to the U, SJ! Awesome news, thanks Donno!🙌👏👏👏

[@seanpatrickobie]

In terms of playing time, why would DJ go to Oregon when they already have commitments from a 5-star CB and a high 4-star CB?

[@Herb___]

What’s up Canes family. Did you see that Cam / Shedeur clip? Cam already bullying the fsu family. 😂😂😂

[@charlesbentley9740]

Lol facts! I like his competitive nature. SN: we shouldn't sleep on Kyron Drones and V-tech. He's a gamer and they can beat us if we're not prepared to play.

[@roberthenderson9819]

Cristobal is an insane recruiter If these kids can get developed, watch out college football world

[@deepaschal3732]

Donno, Steveo and Brian??? 🔥

[@mcahtme2977]

He ain’t lying I went to state my sophomore year & half of the team was Samoans & Tongans lol them dudes is big & fast.

[@paulhill7818]

" The Great Wall of Maribal " Love it!! Go Canes 🙌 😎

[@canejuice3052]

We lit!!

[@brotherjayblaze3947]

KEEP IT ROLLING 😃😃😃😃😃👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾🖐🏾👍🏾

[@canes266]

Welcome SJ!!! Kids got amazing hips, and quick punch! And he finishes every play!

[@noahussey2636]

Cheeehuuu!!! Poly pipeline!!! Let’s go Donno!!!

[@portisforpresident4535]

Mario cooking like a mad man!

[@904Hurricane]

Sounds like Jarquez Carter is very similar to Artavious Jones which really excites me. Artivious Jones first step is sick ! The thought of these two possibly playing beside each other sounds very disruptive ! #GOCANES 🙌

[@cgray5559]

Since we landed CiCi on July 4th I expect fireworks every year, and mario and staff didn't disappoint this year. I think we are otw🙌🏾

[@adrianflemming1898]

Them FSU fans BIG MAD😂

[@newbuck319]

This OL class is sooo strong! We always get RB's but now QB's are really going to start second guessing their prior decisions and looking at Miami(we just have to develop QB's into draft prospects from freshman year).OL and DL 1 v 1's are going to be crazy.

[@adamrm231342]

The appeal of playing in a clean pocket can’t be understated. Shame that TVD struggled so much to the point of throwing 12 picks from a clean pocket but glad cam saw the vision and chose the canes

[@jakeripley7931]

TV3ints biggest issue was in the 5 1/4" between his ears. True the line wasn't spectacular but he fell down on his position and duties. The QB is a field general position and baby Ty just couldn't do the job. Just look at Emory when he came into games. The aura and the feel was completely different. There was confidence and dare I say "swagger". Emory is the leader that TV3ints wishes that he could be, all of the time.

[@JJ15702]

Wow I can get used to this. I am going to feel down if we don't have 3 more commitments next week.:) Welcome to the U, SJ. Way to go coaches!!!

[@korionterivers9995]

Let’s go Steve-O with impeccable knowledge

[@adrianflemming1898]

💯💯💯

[@user-nr5dz9bp2i]

Watch out FSU and Clemson plus the rest of the ACC, we coming!

[@Cedsweet22]

The most important pop of the screen ability by SJ is his Elite pulling ability he is a true OG

[@kstan0337]

I don’t think Florida is overlooking Miami by any means I’ve heard some of them called this the most important game of the year because it’s going to sway the way they feel about their team if they lose, they are a 4-8 team. If they win, Florida fans will feel like they are in eight win team

[@OscarHernandez-qz9xw]

Need antoine and epenesa next

[@juanmanuelventura8203]

Steve-O Big fan, Bless you & family.Hope we see your film 🎥 breakdowns.

[@georgebrown8158]

IT'S ALL ABOUT THE U 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@miamieverett]

Now ppl man because canes have the guns again😂😂😂😂

[@carlosflores4733]

I wonder who's going to be next?

[@gideon33]

Stevo!!!!🙌🙌🙌

[@MrEspud]

All i know is, Miami gotta beat their in state rivals to MAINTAIN and add more recruits. Those games says alot about a team they wana or think about joining. We gotta beat the Gators and FSU

[@jeffwatson151]

if we start winning on field Houston WE'LL HAVE A PROBLEM.

[@rogeliolozano2399]

Think it was all smoke and mirrors before ? Let me tell we are knocking down mountains. We are not efing around ! We keep stacking them in Coral Gables. Orange and Green

[@robertjason6885]

I’d love it if the Canes had an all Samoan OLine. ESPN talking point… maybe they’ll stop running the Flutie Hail Mary.

[@ShiftGolf]

Donno, all these great players are meeting at the U, They are going to make a big statement to the CFB - Go Canes.

[@JuanTorres-jh8gm]

Welcome SJ to the Miami Hurricanes

[@alfredosenalle9284]

Has anybody seen videos about this guy ? He actually can play both sides of the line.

[@jb57632]

Holy Cow 😮😮😮😮

[@michaelweaver9528]

What happened to that football operation center Miami was supposed to to be building on campus?

[@LockedOnCanes]

It’s happening. They recently got final approval I think. Didn’t break ground when they initially had hoped, but it’s happening

[@leroyalbury5339]

just saw the high light from espn, they are saying he is a five star

[@deepaschal3732]

💚🧡💚🧡

[@pleasesaymrblue7365]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@macgill6098]

Wont mean a thing if we don't win like we supposed to. These young guys will jump ship

[@jakeripley7931]

If these young guys are worth it, it'll show on the field, and the W's will come. Mario wants to build the team to be 'coachproof' and still come out on top.

[@randall6144]

Not sure why SJ is not a 5*

[@harryhoesch3793]

WooHooLee !!

[@happyevelyn]

With all this greatness we should leave the ACC and join the NFL!😂

[@AffirmativeAffirMATE]

You need to be studied

[@jakeripley7931]

Right on Cliff. 🙄

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

How’s FSU doing in recruiting?? Mario stuffing Norvell in the locker

[@FSUOwnsTheState]

On3 has FSU ranked a spot ahead of U with seven less commitments. They’re doing fine. Nice pickup.

[@RyanSmith-fb8rf]

Agree with Stevo on the UF game it’s gonna be tougher than everyone thinks for the first half and then Miami pulls away with it

[@stephenhill1131]

​@FSUOwnsTheState rivals has FSU at 31 and 247 has them at 25.quit cherry picking lol

[@FSUOwnsTheState]

@@stephenhill1131 rivals? You’re joking right. Surprised they can keep the lights on. It’s insanely obvious that 247 and On3 are the two industry leaders. Anyway. Go to ANY site you want and tell me your average recruit rating vs ours. I’ll take our quality over your quantity.

[@stephenhill1131]

@@FSUOwnsTheState if that makes you feel better little fella

[@JuanTorres-jh8gm]

In my opinion this Miami Hurricane team can be the best since 2002 & win more game since 2001. I predict 15 wins and win the ACC make the 12 team playoffs win 2 playoff games maybe go to national championship game. Sky is the limit the coaches, players need to believe they can. Their plenty of senior & experience leadership at every position from Offensive line, Defensive Line, Wide receivers, Linebackers, Running Backs, Tight Ends, Quarterback,Kicking,Punting, not to overlooked Defensive Backs. Over 20 years the Miami Hurricanes have failed to meet their potential through all NCAA violations and penalties. Miami Hurricanes fans were letdown. For the first time in 20 years I since the confidence, , and leadership in the Miami Hurricane player they believe they can & will the big games and finally win the ACC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP make 12 team playoffs win 2 maybe 3 all the way to National Championship game. Go Canes

[@noahussey2636]

Just to help everyone out his last name is pronounced Ahh-low-fi- two-lee

[@LockedOnCanes]

Thank you!

[@pamelawhite4472]

Thank you!

[@victorweller9762]

Does Ryan Rodriguez not play on the team. Isn’t he the back up center?

[@AffirmativeAffirMATE]

Yeah but he’s 275 still.

[@AffirmativeAffirMATE]

Some kids only start senior year like in high school. Means he prob should go to like southern miss if he wants to start right now.

[@user-re2lq7iq2f]

DJ Pickett a lock?

[@LockedOnCanes]

No. Battling with Oregon

[@malcolmjones27]

Wait! I thought he was a 5 star?

[@stacks_968]

He was and then he committed to Miami

[@user-fn4ht8zg9f]

ESPN got 5+bj

[@buliTnotBot]

U

[@magics850]

I love the hurricanes and your pod cast are great but that intro with the u shout is SO CRINGE! please come up with something different lol.

[@RobertHunsaker-yr5po]

It's endearing. Keep it up. It's a good laugh.

[@robertjason6885]

By the time the dust settles I on this, he will be downgraded to 3 star.. if he’s lucky.

[@904Hurricane]

Keep up with the times. Mario is changing the culture. He will actually be upgraded to a five star before it's all said and done. Several players got bumped up last year. This is not the same old Miami.

[@robertjason6885]

@@904HurricaneI’m not sure where you were when Bain was downgraded a star the day he signed in with UM. I’m and alumnus from back before the 5 rings… so I experienced the dominance UM displayed. With that dominance…along with a bit of arrogance.. came a boatload of UM hate. So I know when the U was important. Until we prove we are back, we are not THAT Miami.

[@904Hurricane]

@robertjason6885 100% correct. The U will not be back until they raise the trophy again. I can't claim to have experienced it on your level, but this will get my 45th season as a Canes fan, so I did experience the dominant years. Personally, I don't think The U will ever return to what it used to be because the game has changed. I do think Miami can be great again in this new era of NIL. Last year, Bobby Washington, Chris Johnson, and Marquise Lightfoot all got upgraded in their rankings after committing to Miami. I am very aware of the hate and bias that has existed for over 20 years. Like I said, Mario is working on the culture. These things take time. Apologies for the keep up with the times remark, unnecessary, and rude. Apologies !! #GOCANES 🙌

[@904Hurricane]

@@robertjason6885 The downgrade of Bain is just criminal and makes them look like clowns. 🤡

[@904Hurricane]

@robertjason6885 The downgrade of Bain is just criminal and it makes them look like clowns.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Miami is cheating......they're cheaters.....whay !!!! 😭😭😭

[@JohnnyBushwhacker-yv6bc]

Norvell 2 Mario 0 #poopontheloafers #pollutedpayforplay

[@jacoblittlequigs]

You know you have notifications on when you trolling when the video premiered 3 minutes ago. Also how's that linebacker going isn't he destined to be a nole. Because Arkansas only won 3 games there is no way he will choose them😂😂

[@mikey1hunnid436]

Get the hate out of your blood….😂😂😂 you fear the U

[@Herb___]

@@jacoblittlequigsHe is from miami but hates the canes cuz he never received his dream scholarship from the U in lesbian dance theory.

[@jalynnbk6699]

The Wacker Johnny Bush is back! Welcome to the Uuuuuuuu!!! 🟧_🟩

[@adrianflemming1898]

The sleeping giant is about to be awakened 💯

[@snakeplisskin8696]

Please give periodic updates on the 'Canes recruit class ranking.

[@jeffwatson151]

if we start winning on field Houston WE'LL HAVE A PROBLEM.