Juan Minaya
Juan Minaya is a three-star recruit from Paramus, NJ, out of Paramus Catholic (No. 1,097 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Miami's 8 games this season.
Where Minaya comes from
- Paramus, NJ
- Paramus Catholic
- About 1,100 miles from Hard Rock Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,097 in the 2024 class.
- On the Miami roster since 2024
Where Minaya fits
Miami lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
Miami offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 2nd in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Miami is 8-0, No. 1 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: at Notre Dame, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Paramus Catholic
Also from Paramus, NJ
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Miami -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 2nd nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Miami has produced 19 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 10 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Francis Mauigoa was one of them, an All-American.
Three seasons at Miami
- 2026 Miami CristobalYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Miami CristobalYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Miami CristobalYear 1 · Games –
- High school Paramus CatholicParamus, NJ · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 1,097 in the 2024 class. Signed with Miami.Also from Paramus Catholic: Malachi Goodman (Penn State), Adrian Laing (Temple), Jordan Moreta (NC State) and 2 more.
2024
- Signed with MiamiThree-star, out of Paramus Catholic
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Mario Cristobal.