4-Star Calif. LB Weston Port Takes in First Miami Visit

Weston Port is quickly becoming a key recruit to keep an eye on in the class of 2025. 

The San Juan Capistrano (Calif.) Hills High School standout linebacker, listed at 6-foot-2, 225 pounds, has been making spring trips to programs interested in his services and Miami has been in the mix since early this spring. It got Port on campus for an unofficial visit over the weekend and impressed in the process.

"It was really cool," Port told All Hurricanes. "Coaches were awesome. Aside from the tour, I got to watch the team scrimmage. That was cool. They play with high intensity. Also got to attend a linebacker’s meeting and after practice, coach (Derek) Nicholson broke down their scheme and we watched some film. 

"That was fun. Also got spend time with coach (Mario) Cristobal. He’s a great leader and easy to talk to."

The time with the head Hurricane, in particular, helped the Canes to become established in a recruitment already approaching the 30-scholarship offer mark. 

"He (Cristobal) just said he loves the way I play and to keep kicking butt," Port said with a laugh. "He said he felt like I’d fit in well on their defense and that they like me as a player and person."

Port spent most of his time on the field keeping an eye on Nicholson's linebacker unit, naturally. With versatility in his own game, seeing players working multiple second-level positions aligns with how some programs view him as a recruit.

"They cross train all the backers to know every spot Mike, Will, Sam etc.," he said. "He (Nicholson) sees me fitting in at any 'backer spot. He likes that I can pass rush as well as play in space."

Miami may stick around in this national recruitment following the rising-junior's first Coral Gables experience.

"Feels like with the coaches that are there the program is on the rise for sure," Port said. "I’d say it was a great visit and I’d definitely like to develop the relationship with the coaches... 

"Miami as an option for me."

Next, the focus shifts back to SJH High School, where the Stallions need to bounce back after a tough 2022 campaign. It showed late promise, though, as the program won four of its final five games during Port's sophomore season.

"Just focusing on football and developing," he said of his next steps.

Port, who also works at tight end on Friday nights, added that he is still early in his processing and doesn't have a list of favorites forming just yet.

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