File OT-88 · National rank 1147 · 2029 class
Jackson Cantwell
6'8"Height
330 lbWeight
My Grade
5.5/10
UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
4.0 Floor
range 4.9
Ceiling 8.9
8.9/10
Round 1 Caliber
Ceiling · +3.4
4.0/10
Long Shot
Floor · −1.5
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (OL1) — real opportunity to climb; significant upside (+3.4) · up-year team.
Floor: Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate · returning-starter role secures it; downside −1.5.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
5.5
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Consensus five-star and a top-10 national recruit (OT2) with rare 6-8/330 dimensions, the crown jewel of Miami's class. True-freshman with no reps yet, but the trait/pedigree ceiling at left tackle is as high as anyone's on the roster; a future high-round projection.
Draft Projection & Mocks
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated Jan 30, 2026Miami Hurricanes Signee Jackson Cantwell Expected To Take Over For Francis Mauigoa Quickly - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Dec 16, 2025Why Jackson Cantwell Will Be The Most Impactful Recruit Of The Entire 2026 Class - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Jun 21, 2025Nixa’s Jackson Cantwell wins U20 national shot put title at Nike Outdoor Nationals - Sports Illustrated