TreVonte' Citizen, a four-star running back out of Lake Charles, Louisiana, announced his commitment to Miami on Wednesday during 2022 National Signing Day. Citizen, the No. 107 overall player in the 247Sports Composite rankings, chose first-year coach Mario Cristobal's Hurricanes over finalists Florida, LSU and Auburn. The Gators were considered the favorites until the Hurricanes swooped in at the last moment.
Citizen is ranked No. 9 among running backs in the Class of 2022, and is the seventh Top247 player to commit to the Canes during this recruiting cycle. The 6-foot, 217-pound bruiser rushed for 1,121 yards and 14 touchdowns in three high school seasons.
Gabe Brooks, midland region recruiting analyst for 247Sports, provided this scouting report on the newest member of the Gators' signing class:
"Good build relative to the running back position. Owns college-ready size so lack of length is not much of a concern in regards to frame potential. Played both ways at running back and linebacker through junior seasons and produced solid numbers in each capacity. Profile would be great as an off-ball linebacker but physical tools definitely lean running back in the long term. Shows impressive initial burst. Accelerates naturally with urgency. At his best as a linear slasher or in one-cut situations. Can more consistently finish runs but generally runs hard and with conviction. ...
"Generally ran with good pad level and leverage as a junior, but shows an upright gait at times, including during senior season. Displays enough top-end play speed to provide a big-play threat. Also runs track. Personal bests are 11.31 in the 100 and 22.19 in the 200, the latter of which particularly suggests good top-end speed. Not a dart-and-dodge back, but shows enough close-quarters athleticism to make the first defender miss. Stays fast through subtle redirections and looks improved in that capacity as a senior. Can improve inconsistencies in contact balance. [...] Pure football player who projects to the Power Five level at running back with potential to become an impact starter. Intriguing player who combines high-floor physical traits with untapped potential as a true running back given extensive two-way duties during high school career."
Citizen is the 11th member of Miami's Class of 2022, a ranking that does not include incoming transfers. The Hurricanes have been bumped up from No. 40 to No. 28 in the 247Sports Composite team rankings following Citizen's commitment.
