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 Draft Scout College Football Player News: Southern Methodist
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  2022 PRESEASON RIMINGTON TROPHY WATCHLIST: Jakai Clark, Miami,...A fourth-year junior, Clark has participated in 32 of 36 contests since arriving in Coral Gables in 2019. He has already logged 30 starts as a collegian, notching at least nine each season. Over the last two years, Clark's stellar blocking ability has helped Miami average a superb 444.5 yards per game. That figure includes 144.3 rushing yards and 300.2 passing per contest over the course of 23 outings. Miami is home to one Rimington Trophy recipient, as Brett Romberg claimed the elite distinction in 2002. - Miami Football

(DS#49 OG) rSr/2025 OG Jakai Clark, Southern Methodist
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  The latest odds are out on who will win the Heisman Trophy this college football season. Miami Hurricanes quarterback Tyler Van Dyke is listed at 33-1 odds, according to Bet365 and Vegas Insider, to win this year's Heisman Trophy. Former UCF quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who transferred to Oklahoma, is also listed at 33-1 odds. There are six players with shorter odds than Van Dyke and Gabriel. They are Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (2-1), Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (3.5-1), USC quarterback Caleb Williams (8-1), Texas running back Bijon Robinson (20-1), Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (25-1) and Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (28-1). Since 2000, quarterbacks have won the Heisman Trophy 18 times. - Miami Herald

(DS#999 QB) rSr/2027 QB Tyler Van Dyke, Southern Methodist
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  2022 PRESEASON DAVEY O'BRIEN NATIONAL QUARTERBACK AWARD WATCH LIST: Tyler Van Dyke, Miami, So., 6-4, 224, Glastonbury, Conn.,...The 2021 ACC Rookie of the Year, Van Dyke threw for 2,931 yards and 25 touchdowns in just 10 games, nine of which he started. A five-time ACC Rookie of the Week, Van Dyke completed 62.3 percent of his passes, the sixth-best single-season mark in program history, and threw only five interceptions. In addition, Van Dyke became the first Power Five quarterback since LSU's Joe Burrow in 2019 to throw for 300-plus yards and three-plus touchdowns in six straight games. - Miami Football

(DS#999 QB) rSr/2027 QB Tyler Van Dyke, Southern Methodist
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  2022 PRESEASON MAXWELL AWARD WATCH LIST: Tyler Van Dyke, Miami,...In 2021, Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke had second shot at a "true freshman" season thanks to the NCAA's gracious "Covid" ruling. So forget his 2020 efforts with in a couple of games. So as a second-season true freshman in 2021, Van Dyke (6-4, 224), dazzled in first season as starting quarterback, earning ACC Rookie of the Year and ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year honors…Started final nine games of season and saw action in 10 games total…Took over starting duties due to injury to QB D'Eriq King three games into season and ended year by throwing for 2,931 yards.

Totaled 25 passing touchdowns compared to just six interceptions and completed 62.3 percent of pass attempts (202 of 324)…Added one rushing touchdown…Earned ACC Rookie of the Week five times over course of year…Ended season with six straight games with at least 300 passing yards and at least three touchdown passes, becoming first Power-5 quarterback to record such a streak in a single season since Joe Burrow of LSU in his 2019 Heisman Trophy-winning campaign and Burrow has already been to a Super Bowl. Van Dyke became third Miami player to win both ACC Rookie of the Year and ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year, joining RB Duke Johnson (2012) and QB Brad Kaaya (2014). - Miami Football

(DS#999 QB) rSr/2027 QB Tyler Van Dyke, Southern Methodist
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  If there's one quality that a defensive back must have, it's confidence. Confidence he can make the next play. Confidence that a recent bad play won't be repeated. It's as much mindset as anything, but without it, those players charged with covering the fastest, rangiest offensive weapons the opposing team can muster are dead in the water before the ball is snapped. West Virginia senior defensive back Charles Woods has it, and he isn't shy about discussing it. "We play one of the hardest positions on the field, and if you get beat, you can't let that mess with you. If you do, you are probably going to get beat the rest of the game. You have to have that mindset of what's next," Woods explained.

There's no backing down in the Illinois State transfer, who wanted to prove himself against top-tier competition. "It was to prove to everyone I could play at this level," he said of the reasons for his move to WVU, which came after he earned FCS honorable mention All-America honors after his second season with the Redbirds. "Coming out of high school, I was under recruited, because I didn't fit the eye test. So I wanted to prove to everyone I could play with the best. It gave me a big boost to my confidence, so having made some plays at this level, I think my confidence is through the roof right now." - Charleston Gazette-Mail

(DS#127 CB) rSr/2024 CB Charles Woods, Southern Methodist
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  Miami offensive lineman Zion Nelson is not necessarily an unknown prospect. Most preseason previews have tabbed him as an All-American in some capacity or another. He has held down Miami's starting left tackle spot since he was a freshman, which is an incredible accomplishment in its own. The thing about 2022 is that Miami will be more under a microscope in Mario Cristobal's first year, which is great news for Nelson - if he can maintain his elite level of play. Blocking a whole season in an offense that should take a huge leap with Tyler Van Dyke established as the starter will give NFL teams a ton of quality film to look at for Nelson. - Miami Herald and online sources

(DS#999 OT) rSr/2026 OT Zion Nelson, Southern Methodist
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  Former Kansas running back Velton Gardner announced on social media that he will be playing for the SMU Mustangs. Gardner was a three-star recruit and the No. 51 athlete in the Class of 2019, according to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite rankings. Gardner chose the Jayhawks over other scholarship offers from schools like Texas Tech, Kansas State, Arkansas State, BGSU and others. As a true freshman at Kansas, Gardner carried the ball 26 times for 138 yards and a pair of touchdowns. As a sophomore, Gardner saw his role expand, tallying 325 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 72 attempts. Last fall, Gardner was limited to three games, and he ran for 56 yards in those appearances. - 247 Sports

(DS#999 RB) rSr/2024 RB Velton Gardner, Southern Methodist
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  The Miami Hurricanes' first game under Mario Cristobal will take place in the afternoon at Hard Rock Stadium, and his first marquee game will unfold in prime time on national television. The Atlantic Coast Conference announced on Thursday that UM's season opener against Bethune Cookman has been set for 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 3 at Hard Rock Stadium and will be televised on ACC Network. Meanwhile, ESPN announced it will televise UM's Sept. 17 game at Texas A&M at 9 p.m. UM has two other non-conference games: home on Sept. 10 against Southern Mississippi and home on Sept. 24 against Middle Tennessee State. The Southern Mississippi game was set for noon and will be televised on ACC Network. Kickoff time and TV information weren't announced for the Middle Tennessee game. - Miami Herald

(DS#999 QB) rSr/2027 QB Tyler Van Dyke, Southern Methodist
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  Significant departures are almost an inevitability in this era of college football. On the defensive line, SMU had a few due to graduation, but aside from that the Mustangs remained relatively untouched. A lot of talent is back for SMU. The duo of DeVere Levelston and Elijah Chatman emerged as difference makers a season ago. They each had double-digit tackles for loss - the only two members on the team to do so - and Levelston had a team-high 6.5 sacks. The spring also showcased a couple players who could be ready to take the next step in 2022. In January, Junior Aho - a 6-foot-4, 270-pound defensive lineman from France - posted a video of a 4.53 40-yard dash he ran. That speed translated to the final spring showcase. If there was a MVP of that game, Aho would've got it. He had multiple sacks and impressive run stops made quickly. - Dallas Morning News

(DS#42 DE) Sr/2023 DE Junior Aho, Southern Methodist
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  SMU now has a cattle of former Longhorns. Texas wide receiver Kelvontay Dixon announced his intention to transfer to SMU on Sunday, giving the Mustangs three former Texas transfers this week. Dixon (6-foot, 182 pounds) made the announcement on his personal Instagram. On Friday, SMU added two other Texas transfers in former Mansfield Legacy defensive lineman David Abiara and former Texas defensive back Chris Adimora. On the same day, SMU also added a commitment from former Skyline and Oklahoma State linebacker Kamryn Farrar.

Earlier this offseason SMU also added a commitment from former Texas wide receiver Joshua Moore, who originally announced his intention to transfer to Texas Tech before switching to SMU. Moore isn't with the program, though, and his status as a future Mustang isn't guaranteed. SMU has been busy in the transfer portal. The Mustangs have added 14 transfers this offseason and seven this week. - Dallas Morning News

(DS#114 WR) rSr/2025 WR Moochie Dixon, Southern Methodist
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  SMU added another newcomer on Wednesday, gaining a commitment from former Louisiana-Monroe safety Nick Roberts. Roberts (5-foot-11, 175 pounds) was a junior for the Warhawks last season. He had seven total tackles and an interception. Roberts was originally a three-star recruit in the Class of 2017 out of Orange Park, Florida. He signed with USF over offers from Miami (FL), Cincinnati and others. Roberts spent four seasons at USF. After redshirting his freshman season, he made an impact for the Bulls, recording 73 tackles and three interceptions. He had 63 tackles and two interceptions the following year. In 2020, Roberts played in six games and recorded 39 total tackles. - Dallas Morning News

(DS#52 FS) rSr/2023 FS Nick Roberts, Southern Methodist
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  The painful, exhausting 2022 NFL Draft for the Miami Hurricanes is over, and analysts have immediately turned to 2023, prognosticating the college football players who will go highest when the draft is held April 27-29 in Kansas City. The Hurricanes' lone player drafted this past weekend, defensive tackle Jonathan Ford, went 13th in the seventh-and-final round to the Green Bay Packers, extending the University of Miami's 48-year draft streak. But the only two players projected to be taken - safety Bubba Bolden and receiver Charleston Rambo-never heard their names called, instead signing as undrafted free agents.

Hope and reality don't always align, but two Hurricanes are mentioned repeatedly to be taken in the first round next year. They are quarterback Tyler Van Dyke and the man who will be protecting his blind side, left tackle Zion Nelson. Van Dyke, who will be a third-year sophomore next season, had an extraordinary 2021 season, earning ACC Rookie of the Year and completing 202 of 324 passes (62.3 percent) for 2,931 yards, with six interceptions in 10 games. He ended with at least 300 passing yards and three touchdown passes in each of his last six games, becoming the first Power 5 quarterback to do so in six consecutive games in a single season since former LSU Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow did it in 2019. - Miami Herald

(DS#999 QB) rSr/2027 QB Tyler Van Dyke, Southern Methodist
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  Poised for a 2022 standout season: DE Jahfari Harvey has had strong showings this spring that have impressed new coach Mario Cristobal. While Harvey missed the spring game, he will likely get a long look at starting this fall. - AP College Football

(DS#47 DE) rSr/2025 DE Jahfari Harvey, Southern Methodist
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  West Virginia filled one of its needs for the 2022 football season with the addition of transfer defensive lineman Mike Lockhart. The 6-foot-4, 305-pounder could play either nose or tackle for the Mountaineers this year, and provides another depth element for a WVU defense that has been heavily rebuilt on the back end but needed one additional piece up front to give it the flexibility it had a season ago. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Lockhart played three seasons for Georgia Tech, appearing in 25 games from 2019-21 and starting seven. He recorded 28 tackles (3.5 for losses) before entering the transfer portal prior to the Yellow Jackets' spring practice this year. - Charleston Gazette-Mail

(DS#122 DT) rSr/2025 DT Mike Lockhart, Southern Methodist
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  Miami Hurricanes quarterback Tyler Van Dyke was cuttingly candid in an interview with WQAM last week, particularly about how things have changed since Mario Cristobal took over. What's the biggest difference with the coaching change? "You can tell the difference, the discipline and intensity that has changed the program so far," Van Dyke said. "There's no more BS going on around here. "Always have to be on time or you're going to face some discipline issues. [Paying attention to] small details will help us on the field. We need that standard and we've needed it for awhile. "With him as the head guy, with all that talent, there no more excuses. We have the best coaching staff in college football. There are no more excuses to be 7-5, 8-4. "We've got to be better with discipline and details....That's what gets us beat. The biggest thing is player-led accountability. Me and a couple guys are doing that to make sure everybody does the right thing." - Miami Herald

(DS#999 QB) rSr/2027 QB Tyler Van Dyke, Southern Methodist
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