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Let's start with a simple premise from this 2021 NFL draft: Transferring from Temple does not improve your draft position. The evidence: edge rusher Quincy Roche, transfer from Temple to Miami, sixth-round selection, Pittsburgh Steelers; tight end Kenny Yeboah, transfer from Temple to Mississippi, undrafted. More evidence: All the non-Power 5 draftees, and the limited number of drafted transfers up to Power 5 schools, showing how the NFL, as always, doesn't care where you came from as long as you've got the goods. Also, the NFL drafts on potential as much as production. Roche moving to the Hurricanes and Yeboah to the Ole Miss Rebels didn't change that.

Roche, in particular, is an intriguing case since he was the American Athletic Conference defensive player of the year in 2019, before he decided to transfer, rather than declare for last year's draft, which also had been a consideration. Roche was in no way a failure at Miami. He got on the field, was third-team all-Atlantic Coast Conference, contributed 14.5 tackles for loss. He got invited to the Senior Bowl, reportedly had some impressive practices. So why the sixth round instead of a couple of rounds earlier as some mock drafts had projected? Hard to say except that, for all his high-motor production, Roche, a tick under 6-foot-3 and 243 pounds, isn't the type of edge rusher deemed a high-end athlete. A jump up to the ACC with even a slight dip in production doesn't suggest a jump up again in deeper NFL waters. - Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News

(DS#7 OLB) rSr/2021

OLB Quincy Roche, Miami
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05/04/21 - Jose Borregales, rSr/2021, Miami, 5-10, 206 (DS#2 K) + More +

Former Miami Hurricanes placekicker Jose Borregales, a consensus All-American and winner of the Lou Groza Award as the top kicker in college football, "stopped looking" at NFL Draft projections of where and when and even if he'd be chosen in the draft - or just end up as most kickers do, an undrafted free agent. But Borregales isn't most kickers, and be assured his biggest fan, mom Vivian, was looking. "My mom tells me everything," Borregales said heading into the draft. "If my mom doesn't tell me, I have no idea. I've basically talked to every team but you never know where you end up until you get that call." Borregales, 23, undrafted after the seven-round event ended Saturday evening, will nonetheless be heading to the reigning Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent. - Miami Herald

(DS#2 K) rSr/2021

K Jose Borregales, Miami
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04/23/21 - Navaughn Donaldson, rSr/2022, Miami, 6-5, 350 (DS#89 OG) + More +

Right guard Navaughn Donaldson has impressed everyone in his return from December 2019 knee surgery, but the Canes suggested they want him to lose more weight. He's in the 350 range; he might be a bit more nimble at 325. Regardless, Donaldson and left tackle Zion Nelson look like UM's best offensive linemen. Donaldson "has gotten so much better with his feet and he's real physical," defensive tackle Jon Ford said. "He's been here with me forever. Going against him is a great battle. It helps my game." Incidentally, it was John Campbell - not one of the starters - who gave up the sack and safety to Deandre Johnson in the spring game. - Miami Herald

(DS#89 OG) rSr/2022

OG Navaughn Donaldson, Miami
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03/31/21 - Xavier Restrepo, rSr/2025, Miami, 5-10, 202 (DS#29 WR) + More +

University of Miami slot receiver Xavier Restrepo, aptly nicknamed the "X-Man," began his second spring season in 2021 the same way he did in 2020 - with a lights-out performance Saturday in the first scrimmage. Listed as 5-10 and 196 pounds, the former Deerfield Beach High Buck had an eyebrow-raising nine catches for 144 yards and two touchdowns last weekend. "Restrepo gave me problems sometimes in certain pass concepts," safety Gurvan Hall said of 2020, adding "He really opened my eyes this whole spring." In last year's first scrimmage, when offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee's spread offense was unveiled to the players in their initial game-type situation, Restrepo scored on a 70-yard reverse and "had another big explosive play down the field," UM coach Manny Diaz said back then. "He's willing himself into becoming a guy, and he has such great competitive spirit,'' Diaz said Saturday. "Those are not easy yards. He made tough catches and run-after-catches and breaking tackles." Restrepo said Tuesday that last year "was just a learning year," as he played in seven games and had one catch for 12 yards. - Miami Herald

(DS#29 WR) rSr/2025

WR Xavier Restrepo, Miami
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03/24/21 - Zach McCloud, rSr/2022, Miami, 6-2, 246 (DS#42 OLB) + More +

One of the Miami Hurricanes' biggest "surprises of spring so far" - in the words of Jess Simpson - started off as little more than a joke at the end of last season. McCloud was still with the linebackers for most of practice leading up to the 2020 Cheez-It Bowl, and the redshirt senior sat in a meeting while Miami went over its third-down package. "I can do that," McCloud quipped as the Hurricanes talked through a defensive end's responsibility. He was "just kind of like being cocky," McCloud said. "I was making a joke." Coach Manny Diaz "perked up," McCloud said. Miami's two star defensive ends weren't going to suit up for the Cheez-It Bowl, instead opting to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft, and it left the Hurricanes with a massive void at a former position of strength.

A new experiment began. McCloud practiced at defensive end that day and has been there every day since. He came off the bench as a defensive end in the bowl game and spent the entire offseason planning around a full-time position change, adding about 25 pounds throughout the winter and studying NFL edge rushers "with a similar body profile" to his 6-foot-2 frame. With Jaelan Phillips and Quincy Roche gone to the NFL, Miami is holding open competition at both end spots, and Simpson said McCloud has been one of the biggest surprises. - Miami Herald

(DS#42 OLB) rSr/2022

OLB Zach McCloud, Miami
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03/14/21 - Cam Ward, rSr/2025, Miami, 6-2, 219 (DS#1 QB) + More +

Cameron Ward passed for 341 yards and four touchdowns and ran for 24 yards and a TD to help Incarnate Word beat Lamar 42-20 on Saturday. Incarnate Word (2-0, 2-0 Southland Conference) took a 21-17 lead late in the first half on Ward’s 4-yard TD pass to Darion Chafin and outscored Lamar 21-3 in the second half. Kevin Brown ran 13 times for 196 yards and a touchdown and caught four passes for 38 yards and a TD for Incarnate Word. He ran 66 yards for a score in the first quarter. Chaz Ward ran 26 times for 105 yards and a touchdown for Lamar (0-2, 0-2). Jalen Dummett passed for 116 yards and a touchdown, and Marcellus Johnson caught seven passes for 88 yards. Incarnate Ward outgained Lamar 626-360 in total offense. - Incarnate Word/AP College Football

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QB Cam Ward, Miami
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03/07/21 - Navaughn Donaldson, rSr/2022, Miami, 6-5, 350 (DS#89 OG) + More +

Now more than a year removed from knee surgery, Navaughn Donaldson has looked good in offseason workouts, and he's a clear favorite for a starting guard spot. "Navaughn is his best self," Justice told WQAM's Zagacki and Don Bailey Jr. on Friday. "Each week, you're seeing his confidence come back." Donaldson was cleared in time to be available for last December's Duke game. But "being cleared and being ready are two different things," Justice said. "He wasn't fully ready in a lot of ways. [Now] he fully trusts his knee. You're seeing the best of him week in and week out." - Miami Herald

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OG Navaughn Donaldson, Miami
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03/07/21 - Zach Carpenter, rSr/2025, Miami, 6-4, 298 (DS#12 C) + More +

Indiana built a national football reputation in 2020 based on its second straight winning season and joyous locker room celebrations following landmark wins that were broadcast throughout the country. As a result, the Hoosiers were able to attract three transfers from major college programs that could fill holes and impact the 2021 season. Junior offensive lineman Zach Carpenter (Michigan), senior receiver D.J. Matthews (Florida State) and senior defensive end Ryder Anderson (Ole Miss) all will get a chance to make first impressions when spring football practices start next week. The 6-foot-5, 329-pound Carpenter, from famed Cincinnati Moeller, was recruited by the Hoosiers two years ago before picking Michigan, where he made two starts at center last season. He will battle for a starting role with the Hoosiers after Harry Crider declared for the NFL Draft.

"I've always seen myself as a leader," Carpenter said, when asked about the physical and mental demands of center. "I think definitely getting some Big Ten playing experience is beneficial to that as well. Obviously, there's no fans, but I'm confident that even if there is, that I'll be able to lead the offensive line out there." Carpenter said Indiana's success last season - the Hoosiers were 6-2 and posted their most Big Ten wins since 1987 - factored into his decision to come to IU. - Lawrence Journal World

(DS#12 C) rSr/2025

C Zach Carpenter, Miami
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03/06/21 - Cam Ward, rSr/2025, Miami, 6-2, 219 (DS#1 QB) + More +

Cameron Ward passed for 341 yards and four touchdowns and ran for 24 yards and a TD to help Incarnate Word beat Lamar 42-20 on Saturday. Incarnate Word (2-0, 2-0 Southland Conference) took a 21-17 lead late in the first half on Ward’s 4-yard TD pass to Darion Chafin and outscored Lamar 21-3 in the second half. Kevin Brown ran 13 times for 196 yards and a touchdown and caught four passes for 38 yards and a TD for Incarnate Word. He ran 66 yards for a score in the first quarter. Chaz Ward ran 26 times for 105 yards and a touchdown for Lamar (0-2, 0-2). Jalen Dummett passed for 116 yards and a touchdown, and Marcellus Johnson caught seven passes for 88 yards. Incarnate Ward outgained Lamar 626-360 in total offense. - Incarnate Ward/AP College Football

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QB Cam Ward, Miami
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02/27/21 - Cam Ward, rSr/2025, Miami, 6-2, 219 (DS#1 QB) + More +

Cameron Ward was 24 of 35 for 306 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions to help Incarnate Word open its season with a 48-20 win over McNeese State on Saturday. Ce'Cori Tolds returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown late in the first quarter, the third of his career. The Cardinals then scored all 17 points in the second quarter to pull away to a 31-3 lead at halftime. It was the Southland Conference opener for both teams. Kevin Brown ran 10 times for 117 yards and Jaelin Campbell caught six passes for 93 yards and a touchdown for Incarnate Word. Cody Orgeron passed for 202 yards and ran for 72 yards and a score for the Cowboys (1-1), who are ranked 19th in the FCS Top 25. - Incarnate Word/AP College Football

(DS#1 QB) rSr/2025

QB Cam Ward, Miami
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02/15/21 - Jason Blissett Jr., rSo/2024, Miami, 6-3, 262 (DS#999 DT) + More +

Jason Blissett Jr. is medically retiring due to repeated head injuries, the defensive lineman announced Monday. Blissett, who was a rotational contributor for the Miami Hurricanes last season, revealed his retirement on Instagram in an emotional six-minute video. Blissett played in nine games last year, recording seven tackles as a reserve at defensive end and defensive tackle. He also played in one game during a redshirt season in 2019, logging two tackles and one tackle for loss. Blissett revealed he has suffered multiple concussions dating back to his high school days at Poly Prep Country Day in Brooklyn, and has struggled to participate in workouts and weightlifting. - Miami Herald

(DS#999 DT) rSo/2024

DT Jason Blissett Jr., Miami
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02/10/21 - Tyrique Stevenson, rJr/2023, Miami, 6-0, 198 (DS#11 CB) + More +

Local recruiting expert Larry Blustein offered insight on the two former Miami-Dade County high school standouts who transferred to UM this offseason. On cornerback Tyrique Stevenson, who transferred to the Hurricanes from Georgia: "He came down to Miami and Georgia originally. He's the perfect fit here, local guy, very athletic. He can't just blend in. He has to stand out from Day One. He has to be the guy. He's the best cornerback they've got by far. "He's big, has speed. He's going to be a huge asset. Great tackler, quick, has long arms. It's a much better room now. Too many blown coverages and penalties came out of that secondary." - Miami Herald

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CB Tyrique Stevenson, Miami
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01/18/21 - Jarrid Williams, rSr/2022, Miami, 6-6, 323 (DS#40 OT) + More +

Few believed it would happen, but the trend sweeping University of Miami seniors has continued with a starter who just completed his sixth season of college football. Hurricanes 6-6, 308-pound right tackle Jarrid Williams announced Saturday night he will return to UM in 2021 for his seventh year of college football instead of entering the NFL Draft - a significant victory for the Canes, who will have their entire starting offensive line back in 2021. Williams, who played with UM quarterback D'Eriq King at Houston before both transferred to Miami before the 2020 season, was initially thought to be leaning toward the draft, but he obviously thought otherwise. - Miami Herald

(DS#40 OT) rSr/2022

OT Jarrid Williams, Miami
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01/18/21 - Tyrique Stevenson, rJr/2023, Miami, 6-0, 198 (DS#11 CB) + More +

Tyrique Stevenson is officially coming home to the Miami Hurricanes. The former Georgia Bulldogs defensive back, who entered his name into the transfer portal Monday with the intention of transferring to Miami, announced Saturday he is joining the Hurricanes, giving Manny Diaz and his staff another huge portal victory. The 6-foot, 202-pound sophomore announced his decision on Twitter. At Georgia, Stevenson moved into a hybrid role. With the No. 22 Hurricanes, he'll have a chance to move back to corner and could immediately step into a starting role. - Miami Herald

(DS#11 CB) rJr/2023

CB Tyrique Stevenson, Miami
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01/14/21 - Jonathan Ford, rSr/2022, Miami, 6-5, 338 (DS#45 DT) + More +

The most recent player to use it to announce his return for the 2021 season is 6-5, 318-pound starting defensive tackle Jonathan Ford, who announced Wednesday evening that he will be back for his fifth season. Ford has seen action all four years he has been at Miami. In 2019 as a junior he started all 13 games and totaled 18 tackles with 3 1/2 tackles for loss and three sacks, with a forced fumble. In 2020, Ford started nine of his 10 games, and was unavailable for Duke. He totaled 19 tackles, 1 1/2 tackles for loss and a quarterback hurry. - Miami Herald

(DS#45 DT) rSr/2022

DT Jonathan Ford, Miami
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