"Alabama might have restored its recruiting supremacy when it secured the nation’s No. 1 signing class for 2019, but Manny Diaz and Miami have quietly compiled the best haul of a different talent source: transfers."
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THE HURRICANES’ HAUL
UCLA linebacker Jaelan Phillips was the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2017 recruiting cycle according to the 247Sports composite rankings, and two years later, he’s looking for a new school. He took an official visit to Miamithis week, and his comments on social media indicate that he may soon be a Cane. Phillips recorded 41 tackles and 4.5 sacks in 11 games at UCLA before a concussion ended his 2018 season and the school announced he was medically retiring from football after two injury-plagued years in Westwood. At Miami, he would join former UCLA defensive lineman Chigozie Nnoruke, who announced his plans to join the Hurricanes this week on Twitter. Nnoruke played in 11 games for the Bruins last year as a reserve, while starting 10 in 2017 when he posted 49 tackles, 8.5 for loss and two sacks."
"Miami has also welcomed former USC safety Bubba Bolden, Buffalo receiver K.J. Osborn and Butler offensive lineman Tommy Kennedy, who will be eligible immediately; Auburn running back Asa Martin and Martell can seek waivers from the NCAA to play next season without sitting out per transfer rules.
These additions make sense for Miami, which came out of December’s early signing period with the No. 33 class, then lost Richt days after their Pinstripe Bowl loss and had to lure Diaz back from Temple, where he was just settling in as head coach. The Canes lost both starting senior safeties Jaquan Johnson and Sheldrick Redwine, along with backup Jhavonte Dean. They’re also depleted at receiver after a turbulent year at that position in which they lost top target Ahmmon Richards to a career-ending neck injury and dismissed leading receiver Jeff Thomas, who initially transferred to Illinois but announced he was returning to Miami after Diaz was hired. Second-leading receiver Lawrence Cager is still exploring a transfer, however, and Darrell Langham graduated. Diaz is clearly doing everything he can to bring the program back to a competitive level quickly after Richt’s tenure took a sharp downward turn."
It also goes on to talk about 'THE BIGGEST LOSERS" and of course Va Tech tops the list along with Penn State.
https://www.si.com/college-football/2019/01/25/transfer-portal-jaelan-phillips-miami-virginia-tech
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THE HURRICANES’ HAUL
UCLA linebacker Jaelan Phillips was the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2017 recruiting cycle according to the 247Sports composite rankings, and two years later, he’s looking for a new school. He took an official visit to Miamithis week, and his comments on social media indicate that he may soon be a Cane. Phillips recorded 41 tackles and 4.5 sacks in 11 games at UCLA before a concussion ended his 2018 season and the school announced he was medically retiring from football after two injury-plagued years in Westwood. At Miami, he would join former UCLA defensive lineman Chigozie Nnoruke, who announced his plans to join the Hurricanes this week on Twitter. Nnoruke played in 11 games for the Bruins last year as a reserve, while starting 10 in 2017 when he posted 49 tackles, 8.5 for loss and two sacks."
"Miami has also welcomed former USC safety Bubba Bolden, Buffalo receiver K.J. Osborn and Butler offensive lineman Tommy Kennedy, who will be eligible immediately; Auburn running back Asa Martin and Martell can seek waivers from the NCAA to play next season without sitting out per transfer rules.
These additions make sense for Miami, which came out of December’s early signing period with the No. 33 class, then lost Richt days after their Pinstripe Bowl loss and had to lure Diaz back from Temple, where he was just settling in as head coach. The Canes lost both starting senior safeties Jaquan Johnson and Sheldrick Redwine, along with backup Jhavonte Dean. They’re also depleted at receiver after a turbulent year at that position in which they lost top target Ahmmon Richards to a career-ending neck injury and dismissed leading receiver Jeff Thomas, who initially transferred to Illinois but announced he was returning to Miami after Diaz was hired. Second-leading receiver Lawrence Cager is still exploring a transfer, however, and Darrell Langham graduated. Diaz is clearly doing everything he can to bring the program back to a competitive level quickly after Richt’s tenure took a sharp downward turn."
It also goes on to talk about 'THE BIGGEST LOSERS" and of course Va Tech tops the list along with Penn State.
https://www.si.com/college-football/2019/01/25/transfer-portal-jaelan-phillips-miami-virginia-tech
