LSU five-star plus CB commit DJ Pickett to reportedly visit Miami for Week 2 game against Florida A&M

Five-star plus cornerback DJ Pickett committed to LSU's 2025 class, but he continues to be the center of recruiting buzz. Miami is one school that hasn't let up in its pursuit, as Mario Cristobal and his coaching staff continue pursuing him for the Hurricanes’ secondary.

This Saturday, the Hurricanes will have another opportunity to impress Pickett, as he is set to return to Miami to watch the program's home opener against the Florida A&M Rattlers at Hard Rock Stadium. His cousin, Canon Pickett, a 2026 four-star interior offensive lineman, will also be in attendance.

The Hurricanes opened the season with a 41-17 road win at the Florida Gators last Saturday. Florida A&M opened the season with a 24-23 win against Norfolk State on August 24. The Rattlers continued by beating South Carolina State 22-18 in their home opener on August 31.

Saturday’s game marks the 12th all-time meeting between Miami and FAMU. Miami leads the series 10-1, with the Rattlers' last victory over the Hurricanes coming in 1979.

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Can Miami flip DJ Pickett from LSU?

After Miami's dominant win over Florida, the Hurricanes are gaining momentum in the recruitment of DJ Pickett.

“All the Florida people came out," Pickett told Blake Alderman of 247Sports. "Just a good atmosphere. Miami showed me a lot today."

Pickett is ranked by On3 Industry Ranking, Pickett is the No. 7 overall prospect in the nation, the No. 2 cornerback in the 2025 class and the No. 1 recruit in Florida. According to On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine, Miami has a 4.1% chance of flipping him from LSU. But his own words suggest the Hurricanes are making strides.

“It’s definitely been steadily growing,” Pickett told On3. “I’ve always loved Miami, and the way they’ve been staying in contact and showing love towards me has been great.”

The cornerback has been a two-way star for Zephyrhills High School. Through two games in 2024, he has already racked up 130 receiving yards and one touchdown.

In the 2023 season, DJ Pickett recorded 52 catches for 1,033 yards and 15 touchdowns while also excelling on defense with 31 tackles and an interception. In his three-year high school career, he caught 99 passes for 2,035 yards and 28 touchdowns while also recording 73 tackles and five interceptions.