The 2025 Week 0 has kicked off, but that doesn’t mean the recruiting efforts will come to a halt. Mario Cristobal successfully onboarded Jackson Cantwell, and now he has set his eyes on the Class of 2027 five-star Edge from IMG Academy. Going into his junior year, a lot of blue-blood programs are interested in landing Zyron Forstall’s pledge. Although a New Orleans native, the Edge transferred to IMG Academy, Florida, just a few weeks ago. This season, he has locked in a couple of game-day visits to these programs. His first stop? Mario Cristobal’s Miami.

Zyron Forstall will be attending Miami’s season opener against Notre Dame, one of the many abuzz games on the Hurricanes’ schedule. Forstall’s father further upped the anticipation with his statement with regard to Miami. “It’s one of the high ones up on the list. Early talks are going well.” However, Miami is not the only program Forstall is visiting. He has several others on his schedule. Rivals Steve Wiltfong reported the recent development. “Rivals No. 3 overall 2027 prospect in IMG Academy’s prized edge rusher Zyron Forstall has game visits set with LSU, Miami, Texas A&M, and USC.” 

Forstall boasts the No. 1 rank in Florida and the No. 2 as an Edge in the Class of 2027. Overall, he is ranked No. 3 in his class. Naturally, programs are vying to secure his commitment. Among all the pursuers, USC and Lincoln Riley have left quite an impact on the player. All thanks to lead recruiter Eric Henderson, the D-line coach of the Trojans. There are other factors as well that make him like the program.

“…L.A. The city is beautiful out there. The weather, it’s nice. Everyone loves it. Then I probably say the fact that Coach (Lincoln) Riley is building up USC to become that championship-level team. And me going to visit them and seeing them practice here with guys, all big and ready to go. So I’d have a great chance of seeing them this season, that’ll probably be another thing that’ll lead to me there,” Forstall told WeAreSC’s Scott Schrader. He will return to USC for another trip when they host the Wolverines on October 11.

Other programs in the hunt for Zyron Forstall

Along with the programs he is visiting, he is also eyeing the Texas Longhorns. Steve Sarkisian’s prized star quarterback, Arch Manning, has been a linchpin to attract potential recruits. He met the IMG product, and since both the players trace their roots back to New Orleans, they hit it off. “It was culture. Texas had their own little world in Austin, it was nice. Met a lot of great players, met Arch. He’s a New Orleans native, so, it was great meeting him.” He further complimented D-line coach LaAllan Clark and Sarkasian’s coaching.

Let’s not forget the 2024 national championship winner, the Ohio State Buckeyes. Ryan Day is also in the mix. “I was excited. Knowing about the high-level players Ohio State has produced over the years is just crazy.”

The IMG product also visited Brian Kelly at LSU, to the point that he called it an honor. “Really, the culture of LSU gets me fired up. It’s nothing like coming out the tunnel in Death Valley playing for your home state,” he added. 247Sports’ Grabb Brooks called him a “high-major defensive playmaker who possesses significant long-term developmental upside.” No wonder every program is vying for his commitment.