2024 Miami Hurricanes Transfer Portal Tracker

Miami Hurricanes Transfer Portal News

Author:
Brian Smith
Publish date:
Jan 21, 2024 8:50 AM EST

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The 2024 Miami Hurricanes football roster will be greatly impacted by the Transfer Portal. As an example, four Canes (as of this original writing on Nov. 27, 2023) are in the Transfer Portal just today alone.

This page will update with Transfer Portal news with players coming and going from the University of Miami football program. Bookmark this page and check back often!

Additionally, you can find more Hurricanes football information via the Twitter page @AllHurricanes and the Facebook page for AllHurricanes.

Jan. 21

With Miami picking up former Florida State running back Rodney Hill, the Canes once again improve their 2024 roster.

Here's the latest look at which players are coming and going from The U:

Committed to the Canes

Rodney Hill, Running Back, Florida State to Miami

Mishael Powell, Safety, Washington to Miami

Cam Ward, Quarterback, Washington State to Miami

Elijah Alston, Defensive End, Marshall to Miami

Isaiah Taylor, Safety, Arizona to Miami

Reese Poffenbarger, Quarterback, Albany to Miami

Marley Cook, Defensive Tackle, Middle Tennessee State to Miami

Zach Carpenter, Center, Indiana to Miami

Savion Riley, Safety, Vanderbilt to Miami

CJ Clark, Defensive Tackle, North Carolina State to Miami

Leaving Miami

Davonte Brown, Cornerback, Miami to Florida State

Collins Acheampong, Defensive End, Miami to UCLA

Brashard Smith, Wide Receiver, Miami to SMU

Colbie Young, Wide Receiver, Miami to Georgia

Chantz Williams, Defensive End

Corey Flagg, Jr., Linebacker, Miami to Missouri

Tyler Van Dyke, Quarterback, Miami to Wisconsin

Don Chaney, Jr., Running Back, Miami to Louisville

Jaleel Skinner, Tight End, Miami to Louisville

Jahfari Harvey, Defensive End, Miami to SMU

Frank Ladson, Wide Receiver, Miami to UMass

Cyrus Moss, Defensive End

Jan. 17

The Hurricanes are finalizing how their secondary will look with the latest addition to the roster. It's former Washington Huskies safety Mishael Powell who is the latest Transfer Portal player to pick The U.

The 6-foot-1 and 210-pound Powell is coming off a productive 2023 season. Per his player profile page on CFB Stats, 38 tackles, 29 of which are solo, 2.5 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions including one of them being a pick-six, 6 pass breakups, and 2 quarterback hurries.

Powell has the experience, proven production, and natural size to be an impact player for the Hurricanes.

Welcome to The U Mr. Powell!

Jan. 15

Miami is benefitting from the Transfer Portal but it's also losing players as well.

Yes, adding Cam Ward is a huge help to the Canes. That's not changing today or any other time the sun comes up either. There are still losses to the Miami roster.

Most recently, Miami slot receiver and return man Brashard Smith decided to leave The U. He's now going to play for a team whose joining the ACC in 2024:

Last season, Smith produced 22 receptions, 263 yards, an average of 12, and 2 touchdowns. As a runner, 9 attempts, 132 yards, 14.7 average, and 1 touchdown. As a kickoff return man, 20 returns, 579 yards, an average of 29, and 1 touchdown.

Jan. 13, 7:10 p.m. update

There's been yet another change of heart. So much for the NFL Draft! Miami is now getting quarterback Cam Ward!

The top player on Miami's Transfer Portal list, this is a huge addition to Miami's 2024 roster. Ward is a true dual-threat signal-caller and one with a big-time arm. Here are his numbers from the past two seasons at Washington State:

2022: 320/497, 64.4%, 3.221, 23, and 9

2023: 323/485, 66.6%, 3,736, 25, and 7

With the Canes bringing in Ward it gives Miami an excellent chance to make a run at the 2024 College Football Playoff. AllHurricanes will have more on this decision on Sunday.

Jan. 13 update

Former Miami tight end Jaleel Skinner is staying in the ACC.

Despite Miami's need for tight end production last season, Skinner only participated in two games, catching a pass for 9 yards. Good luck to Skinner at Louisville.

Here's the updated list of Canes from the Transfer Portal:

Committed to the Canes

Elijah Alston, Defensive End, Marshall to Miami

Isaiah Taylor, Safety, Arizona to Miami

Reese Poffenbarger, Quarterback, Albany to Miami

Marley Cook, Defensive Tackle, Middle Tennessee State to Miami

Zach Carpenter, Center, Indiana to Miami

Savion Riley, Safety, Vanderbilt to Miami

CJ Clark, Defensive Tackle, North Carolina State to Miami

Leaving Miami

Davonte Brown, Cornerback, Miami to Florida State

Collins Acheampong, Defensive End, Miami to UCLA

Brashard Smith, Wide Receiver

Colbie Young, Wide Receiver, Miami to Georgia

Chantz Williams, Defensive End

Corey Flagg, Jr., Linebacker, Miami to Missouri

Tyler Van Dyke, Quarterback, Miami to Wisconsin

Don Chaney, Jr., Running Back, Miami to Louisville

Jaleel Skinner, Tight End, Miami to Louisville

Jahfari Harvey, Defensive End, Miami to SMU

Frank Ladson, Wide Receiver, Miami to UMass

Cyrus Moss, Defensive End

Jan. 11, 8:57 p.m. update

The Hurricanes are now adding Marshall graduate transfer Elijah Alston. The 6-foot-2 and 255-pound defensive end is a player with 107 tackles and 9.5 sacks during his career with the Thundering Herd.

From 2023 alone, Alston has 45 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 6 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and a pick-6. Adding another proven veteran to the front seven of the defense is going to be great for the Canes. Once again, here's the updated list of transfers:

Committed to the Canes

Elijah Alston, Defensive End, Marshall to Miami

Isaiah Taylor, Safety, Arizona to Miami

Reese Poffenbarger, Quarterback, Albany to Miami

Marley Cook, Defensive Tackle, Middle Tennessee State to Miami

Zach Carpenter, Center, Indiana to Miami

Savion Riley, Safety, Vanderbilt to Miami

CJ Clark, Defensive Tackle, North Carolina State to Miami

Leaving Miami

Davonte Brown, Cornerback, Miami to Florida State

Collins Acheampong, Defensive End, Miami to UCLA

Brashard Smith, Wide Receiver

Colbie Young, Wide Receiver, Miami to Georgia

Chantz Williams, Defensive End

Corey Flagg, Jr., Linebacker, Miami to Missouri

Tyler Van Dyke, Quarterback, Miami to Wisconsin

Don Chaney, Jr., Running Back, Miami to Louisville

Jaleel Skinner, Tight End

Jahfari Harvey, Defensive End, Miami to SMU

Frank Ladson, Wide Receiver, Miami to UMass

Cyrus Moss, Defensive End

Jan. 11 update

With Miami landing quarterback Reese Poffenbarger from Albany and Isaiah Taylor from Arizona, here is the updated Miami Transfer Portal list.

Committed to the Canes

Isaiah Taylor, Safety, Arizona to Miami

Reese Poffenbarger, Quarterback, Albany to Miami

Marley Cook, Defensive Tackle, Middle Tennessee State to Miami

Zach Carpenter, Center, Indiana to Miami

Savion Riley, Safety, Vanderbilt to Miami

CJ Clark, Defensive Tackle, North Carolina State to Miami

Leaving Miami

Davonte Brown, Cornerback, Miami to Florida State

Collins Acheampong, Defensive End, Miami to UCLA

Brashard Smith, Wide Receiver

Colbie Young, Wide Receiver, Miami to Georgia

Chantz Williams, Defensive End

Corey Flagg, Jr., Linebacker, Miami to Missouri

Tyler Van Dyke, Quarterback, Miami to Wisconsin

Don Chaney, Jr., Running Back, Miami to Louisville

Jaleel Skinner, Tight End

Jahfari Harvey, Defensive End, Miami to SMU

Frank Ladson, Wide Receiver, Miami to UMass

Cyrus Moss, Defensive End

Jan. 3

There will likely be more players signing with Miami before the second Transfer Portal window runs from April 16 through April 30. For now, here's the list of players heading to Miami, and the players leaving, with the official Transfer Portal window now over (ended Jan. 2):

Committed to the Canes

Marley Cook, Defensive Tackle, Middle Tennessee State to Miami

Zach Carpenter, Center, Indiana to Miami

Savion Riley, Safety, Vanderbilt to Miami

CJ Clark, Defensive Tackle, North Carolina State to Miami

Leaving Miami

Davonte Brown, Cornerback

Collins Acheampong, Defensive End

Brashard Smith, Wide Receiver

Colbie Young, Wide Receiver, Miami to Georgia

Chantz Williams, Defensive End

Corey Flagg, Jr., Linebacker, Miami to Missouri

Tyler Van Dyke, Quarterback, Miami to Wisconsin

Don Chaney, Jr., Running Back, Miami to Louisville

Jaleel Skinner, Tight End

Jahfari Harvey, Defensive End, Miami to SMU

Frank Ladson, Wide Receiver, Miami to UMass

Cyrus Moss, Defensive End

Jan. 2

Looks like Miami is losing cornerback Davonte Brown to the Transfer Portal. Not to be confused, his younger brother Damari Brown is still with the Hurricanes.

Davonte Brown was with UCF for three seasons prior to transferring to Miami for the 2023 football campaign. Brown's 2023 statistics include 10 tackles, a pass breakup, and a quarterback hurry.

Dec. 23 update

Still waiting on news for Cameron Ward and whether it will be Miami or Florida State for the former Washington State quarterback. In the meantime, here are the two most recent Miami players to come and go from the Transfer Portal now that Middle Tennessee State defensive tackle Marley Cook is heading to Miami and Colbie Young is going to Georgia.

Committed to the Canes

Marley Cook, Defensive Tackle, Middle Tennessee State to Miami

Zach Carpenter, Center, Indiana to Miami

Savion Riley, Safety, Vanderbilt to Miami

CJ Clark, Defensive Tackle, North Carolina State to Miami

Leaving Miami

Colbie Young, Wide Receiver, Miami to Georgia

Chantz Williams, Defensive End

Corey Flagg, Jr., Linebacker

Tyler Van Dyke, Quarterback, Miami to Wisconsin

Don Chaney, Jr., Running Back, Miami to Louisville

Jaleel Skinner, Tight End

Jahfari Harvey, Defensive End, Miami to SMU

Frank Ladson, Wide Receiver

Cyrus Moss, Defensive End

Beyond the National Signing Day exploits of Mario Cristobal and the Miami Hurricanes, a talented defensive tackle by way of Middle Tennessee State University made his pick for the Miami Hurricanes.

Defensive tackle is a prime need for Miami, and Marley Cook is bringing his 6-foot-2 and 291-pound frame to Coral Gables:

According to Pro Football Focus, Cook's 2023 statistics include playing 622 snaps. That's a high number, to say the least. Then again, as the old saying goes, "A football player's best ability is his availability."

From his time along the defensive line, 460 of those snaps saw him playing the B gap, which constitutes him likely playing 3-technique for the Hurricanes. His statistics show promise as well.

Cook's 15 stops, i.e. "Tackles that constitute a failure for the offense," are a good sign among his 22 tackles. He also came up with 15 quarterback hurries and one sack.

Welcome to The U Mr. Cook!

Dec. 18 update

The Miami Hurricanes are adding another talented offensive lineman to the mix, this time from the Big 10. Indiana center Zach Carpenter is now a Hurricane!

Here's the updated list of Canes that are coming and going:

Committed to the Canes

Zach Carpenter, Center, Indiana to Miami

Savion Riley, Safety, Vanderbilt to Miami

CJ Clark, Defensive Tackle, North Carolina State to Miami

Leaving Miami:

Colbie Young, Wide Receiver

Chantz Williams, Defensive End

Corey Flagg, Jr., Linebacker

Tyler Van Dyke, Quarterback, Miami to Wisconsin

Don Chaney, Jr., Running Back, Miami to Louisville

Jaleel Skinner, Tight End

Jahfari Harvey, Defensive End, Miami to SMU

Frank Ladson, Wide Receiver

Cyrus Moss, Defensive End

Dec. 16, 10:25 p.m. update

The Miami Hurricanes possess a deep running back room, and perhaps that's part of the reason why Don Chaney, Jr. is now transferring to the Louisville Cardinals.

In four seasons with the Hurricanes, Chaney has 175 carries, 852 yards, a 4.9 average, and 6 touchdowns. Good luck to Chaney as he continues his career with the Cardinals.

Again, here's the updated list of Miami players coming and going:

Committed to the Canes

Savion Riley, Safety, Vanderbilt to Miami

CJ Clark, Defensive Tackle, North Carolina State to Miami

Leaving Miami:

Colbie Young, Wide Receiver

Chantz Williams, Defensive End

Corey Flagg, Jr., Linebacker

Tyler Van Dyke, Quarterback, Miami to Wisconsin

Don Chaney, Jr., Running Back, Miami to Louisville

Jaleel Skinner, Tight End

Jahfari Harvey, Defensive End, Miami to SMU

Frank Ladson, Wide Receiver

Cyrus Moss, Defensive End

Dec. 16, 6:22 p.m. update

Saturday is a good day for the Canes. The most recent Transfer Portal addition would now former Vanderbilt safety Savion Riley. Canes fans can read about him here:

Riley is the second player to pledge to Mario Cristobal and the Hurricanes after entering the Transfer Portal. The other addition would be CJ Clark, a former North Carolina State defensive tackle.

Here's the complete list of Canes heading to or leaving Coral Gables:

Committed to the Canes

Savion Riley, Safety, Vanderbilt to Miami

CJ Clark, Defensive Tackle, North Carolina State to Miami

Leaving Miami:

Colbie Young, Wide Receiver

Chantz Williams, Defensive End

Corey Flagg, Jr., Linebacker

Tyler Van Dyke, Quarterback, Miami to Wisconsin

Don Chaney, Jr., Running Back

Jaleel Skinner, Tight End

Jahfari Harvey, Defensive End, Miami to SMU

Frank Ladson, Wide Receiver

Cyrus Moss, Defensive End

Dec. 15, 8:53 p.m. update

According to the following update, former Miami defensive end Jahfari Harvey will be going from the Canes to SMU. The head coach for the Mustangs would be former Miami offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee.

Harvey is the second Miami player to enter the Transfer Portal and pick a school after quarterback Tyler Van Dyke went with Wisconsin.

Dec. 15, 8:00 p.m. update

Here's the list of players that have left Miami, as well as joined the Canes, via the Transfer Portal, with North Carolina State's CJ Clark now joining the Hurricanes:

Coming to Miami

CJ Clark, Defensive Tackle, North Carolina State

Leaving Miami:

Colbie Young, Wide Receiver

Chantz Williams, Defensive End

Corey Flagg, Jr., Linebacker

Tyler Van Dyke, Quarterback >>> Wisconsin

Don Chaney, Jr., Running Back

Jaleel Skinner, Tight End

Jahfari Harvey, Defensive End

Frank Ladson, Wide Receiver

Cyrus Moss, Defensive End

Additionally, this is a huge weekend for Miami and numerous other schools. Look for several players to make their transfer announcement in the next two to three days. A few players to think about with regards to Miami would be the following.

Now former Southern California wide receiver Mario Williams. He just entered the Portal and is from Plant City (Fla.) High School.

He originally took his talents to Oklahoma before going with Caleb Williams to USC. While not the biggest guy, Williams is really fast and can make plays. Williams has 29 receptions, 305 yards, a 10.5 average, and 2 touchdowns for the 2023 season.

Do not be surprised if Miami at least considers being involved especially with Colbie Young in the Transfer Portal.

While many might not know about Middle Tennessee State defensive tackle Marley Cook, he's a player that the Canes coaching staff targeted early during this Transfer Portal cycle. That says a lot. In 2023, Cook came away with 22 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, and a sack. He's listed at 6-foot-2 and 298 pounds, so Cook fits the profile of a true interior defensive lineman.

As for a potential long-term game-changer, it's possibly a player from Vanderbilt. Only a true freshman this season, Savion Riley has 34 solo and 14 assisted tackles. 48 total tackles, as a first-year player in the SEC, is impressive. The 6-foot-2 and 202-pound defender is at UM this weekend along with Cook.

There are other Transfer Portal players to track and AllHurricanes will be discussing more players in detail as news becomes available.

Dec. 6

Miami is losing second-year edge rusher Cyrus Moss. He's a former 4-Star recruit (class of 2022) out of the powerhouse program Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas. One of the reasons Moss was yet to gain traction at Miami is his narrow frame at 6-5, 215 lbs. His potential remains high and he has three years of eligibility remaining.

As of Wednesday evening, Miami has lost the following players in the transfer portal:

Chantz Williams, Defensive End

Corey Flagg, Jr., Linebacker

Tyler Van Dyke, Quarterback

Don Chaney, Jr., Running Back

Jaleel Skinner, Tight End

Jahfari Harvey, Defensive End

Frank Ladson, Wide Receiver

Cyrus Moss, Defensive End

Dec. 5

Miami is about where one would expect with the Transfer Portal. The UM coaching staff is going after the best players and that takes time to gain results, and there are some Hurricanes that have already pledged to leave Coral Gables.

The latest would be tight end Jaleel Skinner, per his X account:

Here's the full list of Canes in the Transfer Portal as of Tuesday evening:

Chantz Williams, Defensive End
Corey Flagg, Jr., Linebacker
Tyler Van Dyke, Quarterback
Don Chaney, Jr., Running Back
Jaleel Skinner, Tight End
Jahfari Harvey, Defensive End
Frank Ladson, Wide Receiver

Nov. 27

Today is the beginning of the exodus, or at least it seems that way. There’s the news that defensive end Jahfari Harvey will find a new home for a sixth-year of eligibility. He’s been a good player for the Canes.

Of course, there’s the news that just broke about quarterback Tyler Van Dyke hitting the Transfer Portal. That’s huge news, but not exactly unexpected. Here's the article that recently came out:

Additionally, Miami is losing running back Don Chaney, Jr., and linebacker Corey Flagg, Jr. to the Transfer Portal.

Chaney, whose career was riddled with odd injuries preventing him from seeing the field, was a highly touted tailback from Belen Jesuit Prep. Chaney was the gem of Miami's 2020 recruiting class and he was joined by Jaylan Knighton, who transferred to SMU.

Chaney stuck it out through his injuries and burst back into the spotlight this season with 478 yards and two touchdowns while averaging 5.1 yards per carry. Chaney had 852 yards and six touchdowns in his Miami Career.

Flagg had a highly productive career at Miami. While not the most flashy linebacker with a 5'11, 230-pound frame, Flagg was a constant contributor on the Hurricanes' defense. Flagg played four seasons at Miami, seeing the majority of his playing time in 2021 and 2022. Flagg played largely in a rotational role this year.

Flagg had 48 tackles and seven tackles for loss for the 2023 season. During his career, he had 179 tackles with 24.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks with the Canes.

To reiterate, all four of these transfers are from today. It’s been crazy and Miami fans should expect to see even more news fairly soon.

Keep in mind, there will be players heading into The U, and soon, once the Transfer Portal officially opens on Dec. 4. It closes on Jan. 2, for the record.