Miami HC Mario Cristobal departs by helicopter after visiting elite 2025 DL Nathaniel Marshall
Coaches are back out on the recruiting trail in mid-January, and the staff at Miami is no exception. Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal traveled by helicopter to visit Oak Park (Ill.) Fenwick 2025 four-star defensive lineman Nathaniel Marshall.
Marshall is the nation’s No. 23 overall prospect and No. 3 defensive lineman in the 2025 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking — a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is the No. 1 player in Illinois.
Marshall visited Miami in late November and spoke with CaneSport about his visit.
“I like it a lot,” Marshall said of his visit. “It was great to experience a college game in a NFL stadium. That was pretty cool. The guys played with a lot of heart. Obviously we didn’t get to come out with a win like we wanted to, but it was still a nice experience.”
Marshall currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $108K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.
Nathaniel Marshall Scouting Summary
“Bendy big man that has unbelievable balance and body control for his stature combined with the power and explosiveness that makes him borderline unblockable at the point of attack. Two-way player that lines up at tight end and wide receiver as well. Measured in at 6-foot-4, 270 pounds during summer campus visits. Tested well in agility drills during camp settings. Great weight distribution throughout his frame. Possesses excellent raw power and shock in his hands. Has the ability to rush the passer from the edge if asked to do so. Will develop proper pad level and contact initiation at the next level with collegiate coaching. Has tremendous upside due to frame and athletic tools. Best football is ahead of him.”