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Florida high school shortstop Jacob Lombard announced his decision to commit to Miami on Monday, ending his status as the highest-ranked uncommitted player left on the 2026 MLB Draft board.

Lombard ranks as the No. 7 overall prospect in the 2026 class and the third-overall high school player, behind fellow shortstops Grady Emerson and Tyler Spangler. 

A product of Gulliver Prep in Miami, Lombard won’t have to go far for his college commitment if he gets there, but it’s unlikely the toolsy righthanded hitter ever makes it to campus in any official capacity. There’s an easy case to be made that Lombard has the most upside in the class, with the exception of UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky. 

Lombard is a tremendous athlete with plus tools across the scouting card, including plus-plus run times, great bat speed, plus raw power, excellent defensive actions and a big arm. He also comes from an athletic family. His father, George Lombard, had a six-year big league career and is currently a bench coach for the Tigers. His older brother, George Lombard Jr., is the top-rated prospect in the Yankees’ system and was the team’s first-round pick in the 2023 draft.

Lombard’s commitment gives Miami a second player in the 2026 class with first-round potential alongside lefthander Gio Rojas, who is the top-ranked prep pitcher in the class. 

While Lombard’s combination of athleticism, tools and upside make him a potential top 10 pick and unlikely college player, it’s not impossible for him to make it to campus. Even if Lombard doesn’t get to campus, it’s a good sign for a Miami program to retain a local talent in their immediate backyard.