2027 IOL Tyler Ford commits to Miami

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Tyler Ford, a three-star interior offensive lineman from Gainesville, Georgia, has committed to the Miami Hurricanes for the 2027 recruiting class. He chose Miami over offers from several top programs, including Georgia and Florida State.

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Gainesville (Ga.) three-star interior offensive lineman Tyler Ford has committed to Miami.

He chose the Hurricanes over plenty of other Power Four offers, including Georgia, Kentucky, Texas A&M, Florida and Florida State.

Ford is the No. 630 overall prospect and No. 47 IOL in the 2027 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 70 player in Georgia.

The 6-foot-6, 315-pounder has pledged to head coach Mario Cristobal, vaunted OL coach Alex Mirabal and the Canes after visiting the ACC program earlier this month. He set an official visit for the first weekend of June. He’ll now make that trip as a member of Miami’s 2027 class.

He mans the trenches as a key cog for one of the Peach State’s top programs in Gainesville. The Red Elephants won 13 games in 2025 and finished as the No. 6 team in Georgia, according to the Rivals Composite Rankings.

Ford joins a Miami haul that ranks No. 6 in the nation, according to the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings. He’s commit No. 10 overall and is the third offensive lineman to join the fold.

This story will be updated.

Q&A

What are Tyler Ford's rankings among high school football recruits?

Tyler Ford is ranked as the No. 630 overall prospect and the No. 47 interior offensive lineman in the 2027 recruiting cycle.

Which colleges did Tyler Ford choose Miami over?

Tyler Ford chose Miami over offers from Georgia, Kentucky, Texas A&M, Florida, and Florida State.

Where is Tyler Ford from and what position does he play?

Tyler Ford is from Gainesville, Georgia, and he plays as an interior offensive lineman.