Five-Star Plus+ DL Armondo Blount commits to Miami

Five-Star Plus+ defensive lineman Armondo Blount of Miami (FL) Central High announced his commitment to Miami Thursday afternoon.

The 6-foot-4, 253 pounder chose the Hurricanes over Florida State, Ohio State, USC, and Oklahoma.

“They are keeping the South Florida guys home,” Blount said. “The culture they are building stood out as well.”

His relationship with the coaching staff and their plan for him played a role in his decision as well.

“I’m close with coach Cristobal, Taylor, Joe, Sab, and the oline coach,” Blount said. “They plan on using me on the whole defensive line.”

The Sunshine State defensive lineman joins coach Mario Cristobal and the Hurricanes’ 2025 class. He is accompanied by wide receiver Waden Charles and quarterback Luke Nickel.

Armondo Blount Recruiting Profile

Blount ranks as the No. 4 player in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 2 defensive lineman and the No. 2 player in the state of Florida.

Scouting Summary

On3’s Scouting and Rankings team writes this about him as a prospect:

“Armondo Blount- Versatile, athletic defensive lineman who is capable of creating disruption from any spot on the defensive front. Looks like one of the more physically-gifted defenders early on in the 2025 cycle. Measured in at close to 6-foot-3.5, 250 pounds with a wing-span around 6-foot-9 and a 10-inch hand at Under Armour’s Miami camp prior to his junior season. Tests as an outstanding athlete, running an electronically-timed 4.78-second 40-yard dash, along with an impressive 30-inch vertical and 9’7″ broad jump. Has the size of a future defensive tackle but the athleticism and pass rush skills of a top EDGE prospect. Flashes a plus first-step and quick hands both on Friday nights and in camp settings. Turned in a dominant sophomore campaign at Miami Dillard, showing advanced pass rush skills as a stand up rusher. Lives in the backfield, using his athleticism, strong hands and instincts to make plays behind the line of scrimmage. Also doubles as a top track and field athlete, with a personal best of 55-6 feet in the shot put. Remains to be seen where he’ll end up from a size perspective, adding to some ambiguity around his position long-term.”

He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $183K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the 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.