Hurricanes QB commit Judd Anderson helping UM coaches build a ‘special’ recruiting class
Judd Anderson was almost on his own when he committed to the Hurricanes on April 7.
When Anderson picked Miami, he was the second member of the Hurricanes’ 2024 class. He was the lone skill player; kicker Abram Murray, who committed to UM on July 31, 2022, was the only other member of the class.
After securing his spot with Miami, Anderson put energy into helping the Hurricanes’ coaching staff recruit. Now he has 16 new classmates, and Miami is ranked 14th in the nation in 247Sports’ recruiting rankings.
“It’s really become a special class,” Anderson told the South Florida Sun Sentinel. “When I first got into it, it felt like I was the only guy recruiting or making a push for recruiting because it was just me and Abram. But then we had some guys come in, and we had some other guys start (to) help recruiting, and I think that it’s been a very special class.”
Anderson has been vocal about recruiting players to Coral Gables. He frequently comments on prospective recruits’ social media posts and welcomes new players to the class. On Thursday, he got the news that the Hurricanes landed their biggest recruit so far in the class as five-star Chaminade-Madonna wide receiver Joshisa “JoJo” Trader picked Miami.
“Those kind of guys can bring your class to a whole different level,” Anderson said.
The 6-foot-6 quarterback, who is rated a three-star prospect in 247Sports’ composite rankings, said he has welcomed the chance to surround himself with other talented players.
“I think as soon as I committed, I was ready to jump into . . . the recruiting of other guys,” Anderson said. “It’s been really important to me. It’s helping me get weapons. Wouldn’t anybody want to do it?”
Although Anderson has been working on other players’ recruitment alongside Miami’s coaches, that does not mean his own recruitment has taken a back seat. He speaks to coach Mario Cristobal and other members of the staff frequently.
His relationship with new UM offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson has also grown. Dawson had been on the Hurricanes’ staff for only two months when Anderson committed, and Anderson was the first commit he helped land. Anderson and his future coach speak often.
“It’s a great relationship with him,” Anderson said. “One of the best relationships is his relationship with my dad and me and my mom and my whole family. It’s just special. We connected so well from the jump. I think that relationship has just grown in a very good way. I text him all the time, and he’ll call me at random times, just catching up with me.”
Before heading to Coral Gables, Anderson has one season of high school football left. Last season, he threw for 1,776 yards with 15 touchdowns and 13 interceptions at Jones County High in Gray, Georgia. He said he has been working with his team during the summer to help build chemistry and prepare to make a run for a state title.
“I’ve been with my team a lot, so that’s been a big thing,” Anderson said. “Just getting those guys, getting our chemistry finished off for this year. We’ve got some tough tasks to start the season, so being able to come out firing is a big thing for us.”
