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Hurricanes secure commitment from defensive lineman DeMarco Jenkins

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Last updated May 31, 2026

Hurricanes secure commitment from defensive lineman DeMarco Jenkins
Summary

The Miami Hurricanes added three-star defensive lineman DeMarco Jenkins to their 2027 recruiting class on May 31, 2026. Jenkins, from Pearland, Texas, chose Miami over offers from several Texas schools, including SMU, TCU, and Texas A&M. Listed as the No. 51 defensive lineman in the 2027 class by 247Sports, Jenkins recorded 48 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, and seven sacks during his junior year. The Hurricanes see Jenkins as a nose tackle with strong fundamentals and a solid work ethic. He joins two other interior defensive linemen in Miami's recruiting class.

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  • •DeMarco Jenkins commits to Hurricanes for 2027 class
  • •Ranked No. 51 defensive lineman by 247Sports
  • •Chose Miami over Texas schools and Auburn
  • •Recorded 48 tackles and seven sacks last season
  • •Third interior defensive lineman in the class
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  • 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Hurricanes land commitment from defensive lineman DeMarco Jenkins
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The Hurricanes added three-star defensive lineman DeMarco Jenkins to their 2027 recruiting class on Sunday. The Pearland, Texas, native picked Miami over scholarship offers from Texas schools like SMU, TCU and Texas A&M, as well as Auburn, Oklahoma and others. Jenkins is listed as the No. 51 defensive lineman and No. 439 prospect in the 2027 class, according to 247Sports’ composite rankings. ...

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