Jackson Cantwell
6′8″ · 330 lb · Nixa, MO
Where he comes from
- Nixa, MO
- Nixa
- About 1,100 miles from Hard Rock Stadium
- Five-star recruit, No. 2 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.9989.
Where he fits
Miami lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
Miami offensive linemen with a game this season
His line is 1st in the country in line yards this season (a team number, not his).
Miami’s week
- RecordMiami is 6-0, No. 1 in the AP poll (week 8).
- Next gameat North Carolina · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Nixa, MO
Awards
A five-star recruit at offensive line for Miami -- now projected at an All-Conference level.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
All-Conference caliberFive-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 1st nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Miami has produced 19 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 10 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Francis Mauigoa was one of them, an All-American.
In the game threads
vs Florida State, Oct 17Gotta hope Cantwell can improve and we'll be solid manMiami fan, r/CFB game threadat Clemson, Oct 3is an injured mccoy better than Cantwell?Miami fan, r/CFB game threadvs Central Michigan, Sep 26Completely agree. Get Cantwell and Congdon another year in the weight room and Luke might have a lot to work with.Miami fan, r/CFB game threadNamed in
Where to follow him
Joined Miami in 2026
- 2026 Miami CristobalYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Miami in 2026 as a 5-star recruit, No. 2 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Miami in the 2026 class, a 5-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Miami5-star out of Nixa