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:
Transfer Portal: Miami Lands Savion Riley
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:
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