On300 Tampa-area RB emerging as early Miami 2026 recruiting target, set for weekend Hurricanes visit
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Javari Barnett first met Miami running backs coach Matt Merritt during his time at USF last season, but the two have carried their bond over to Coral Gables -- and subsequently piqued his interest in the program.