Five-star Alabama IOL commit Michael Carroll to reportedly visit Miami Hurricanes' Week 3 game

Five-star interior offensive lineman Michael Carroll is turning heads as one of the top interior offensive line prospects in the 2024 recruiting class. The standout at IMG Academy has been dominant in summer camps, where he has gone up against some of the most highly-regarded defensive linemen in the nation.

Despite his commitment to Alabama, Carroll's recruitment remains active, and he has continued with game-day visits to other schools.

On Sept. 7, Mario Cristobal's Miami extended an offer to Carrol and he has shown an interest. According to On3's Izubee Charles, the Alabama commit will attend the Miami vs. Ball State game at Hard Rock Stadium this Saturday, September 14, at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Joining Carroll on the visit is another top offensive line prospect, four-star IMG Academy teammate Breck Kolojay. Miami's four-star edge rusher commit, Herbert Scroggins, is also scheduled to be in attendance, along with 2026 class athlete Derrek Cooper and Georgia Tech commit Derry Norris.

The Hurricanes have had a strong start to their 2024 season, defeating the Florida Gators 41-17 on August 31 and following that with a dominant 56-9 win against Florida A&M. Ball State also started the season with a win, defeating Missouri State 42-34 in their opener on Sept. 7.

This upcoming matchup between Miami and Ball State will be their first meeting on the football field. Ball State will also make history by facing both Miami (FL) and Miami (OH) in the same season, becoming the first team to do so since Central Michigan in 2019.

Michael Carroll's athletic profile

At 6-foot-6, 315 pounds, Michael Carroll possesses verified size, athleticism and film that jumps off the screen. IMG Academy head coach Billy Miller refers to Carroll as a "freak" and the "biggest athlete" the powerhouse program has seen in over a decade.

According to On3, Carroll excels in both run blocking and pass protection, making him a dream prospect for any coach. The outlet ranks him as the No. 12 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 1 interior offensive lineman in the 2025 class and the No. 2 recruit in Florida. ESPN ranks him as the nation's No. 13 interior offensive lineman in the class and the No. 2 recruit in the state.

Besides football, Michael Carroll also competes in wrestling.