To date, Miami has received six commitments in the winter transfer window, including WR CJ Daniels, CB Emmanuel Karnley, OC James Brockermeyer, DT David Blay, CB Charles Brantley and S Zechariah Poyser.
Fifteen former Canes have entered the portal. Miami definitely has more roster needs to fill. Let’s take a look at some Miami targets to ponder.
TE Alex Bauman (Tulane)
Alex Bauman visited Miami this week. A proven red-zone threat, Bauman has 12 touchdowns over the past two seasons. The Canes are in a good position.
CB Ethan O’Connor (Washington State)
A redshirt freshman in 2024, O’’Conner picked off four passes (one for a touchdown) while breaking up twelve more passes. Miami is battling Georgia for this talented corner.
QB Carson Beck (Georgia)
There is some buzz here, but Beck may be heading to the NFL after some surgery. Probably a long shot here.
QB Jayden Mavaia (USC)
In recent days there has been real buzz about Mavaia hitting the transfer portal. If so, Miami would definitely be interested.
QB Mark Gronowski (South Dakota State)
A very productive three-year career at the G5 level. Could it translate to Power 4? Gronowski has thrown for 10,330 yards, 93 touchdowns, while completing 63.5 percent of his passes. Mobile adding1,767 yards and 37 touchdowns on the ground.
QB Quinn Ewers (Texas)
Another accomplished P4 QB. Like Beck, Ewers could be leaving for the NFL. However, many feel he needs to remain in college for one more year of development. Miami has a need and the proof of concept.
CB Xavier Lucas (Wisconsin)
Much controversy surrounding this very talented cornerback. What’s the story behind Wisconsin’s delay of Lucas’ paperwork? If he enters the portal, Miami would definitely be interested in bringing Lucas home to south Florida.
LB Martavius French (UTSA)
French visited Miami on Friday. The Canes have a need at linebacker. At 6’-2?/225, Martavius registered 80 tackles with 17 coming for a loss, earning him second-team All-ACC. We like Miami’s position.
WR Zachariah Branch (USC)
Zachariah and his brother Zion are currently visiting Miami. The Canes need a slot replacement for Xavier Restrepo. Zachariah fits the profile. He’s an electric game-breaking pass receiver with elite speed. Miami would need to land a proven quarterback to deliver him the ball.
S Zion Branch (USC)
Zachariah’s brother, safety Zion is likely to be a package deal with his brother. And Miami has a real need at safety. Hindered by injuries at USC, the Canes’ could give Zion a fresh start and a path to the NFL. Competition is intense.
BOTTOM LINE:
Miami isn’t done in the winter portal. The Canes have positioned themselves well for as many as 6-7 additional key transfers going into spring practice.
GO CANES!
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