Hurricanes to the Hilltop

[Webmaster]

The Twitterverse is indicating that Coach Lashlee has pulled a couple of his former players from Miami through the transfer portal.

The first is running back Jaylon Knighton, nicknamed ΓÇ£The RoosterΓÇ¥.

The second player is 6ΓÇÖ4 275 lb strong side DE Elijah Roberts.

[Charleston Pony]

A paif of 4 star Florida guys who will hopefully upgrade the roster.

Knighton looks like a nice addition to the RB room. In 3 years at Miami the guy never lost a fumble and averaged over 4 yards per carry as well as more than 10 yards per reception. Should have 2 years eligibility left?

https://247sports.com/player/jaylan-knighton-46046875/

https://www.espn.com/college-football/p ... n-knighton

https://miamihurricanes.com/roster/jaylan-knighton/

Roberts should compete for a starting position or at least add depth and should also have 2 more years?

https://247sports.com/Player/Elijah-Rob ... ol-211777/

https://www.espn.com/college-football/p ... ah-roberts

https://miamihurricanes.com/roster/elijah-roberts-2/

[Charleston Pony]

247 shows them committed. Coach Lashlee working hard to upgrade the roster

https://247sports.com/Season/2023-Footb ... nkey=24055

[PonyPride]

You have to get through ads, but here are some highlights. Looks like a nice balance of power and speed, and good hands out of the backfield, too.

[ALEX LIFESON]

There are four players from Miami here over this weekend, keep your eyes and ears open.

[PonyPride]

This tweet sure makes it look like DT Jordan Miller (6-4, 320) has jumped in to the Miami-to-Dallas pipeline:

https://twitter.com/MILLJ70/status/1602098189967958016

[Charleston Pony]

This tweet sure makes it look like DT Jordan Miller (6-4, 320) has jumped in to the Miami-to-Dallas pipeline:

https://twitter.com/MILLJ70/status/1602098189967958016

BUS approves

[Caballo]

One of the all time great Canes, Russell Maryland, has a significant interest in the SMU football program. Hopefully that might help with some of the guys from Coral Gables. That's a nice recruiting tool. I'm just saying.

[BUS]

Approved!

Now let's get more BIGS.

[Ikus]

Goodness - Knighton has another gear we haven't seen since ....................... Johnnie Fitzgerald?

[PonyTime]

Goodness - Knighton has another gear we haven't seen since ....................... Johnnie Fitzgerald?

Since Ulysses Bently IV ?

Love this guy and hope that he can be used properly in the SMU offense, getting him into space with the ball. Miami fans seem to think he was much better in RL offense.

[SoCal_Pony]

Goodness - Knighton has another gear we haven't seen since ....................... Johnnie Fitzgerald?

Shawnbrey McNeal

[Hurricane Andrew]

Hi guys. I'm a Hurricane alum that currently lives in Houston. SMU might just become my (semi) local team to follow and cheer for. I loved what Coach Lash did to utilize Miami's talent during his stint with us. While I'm hopeful that Coach Cristobal will be able to improve our program through recruiting a higher number of elite athletes, I don't think he did a good job modifying his gameplan to the actual athletes that Miami had (has) on the roster.

Anywho, here's a rundown on your new additions.

Jaylan Knighton has shown flashes in a fairly crowded, yet uninspiring, RB group during his time at Miami. Contrary to what was posted earlier in this thread, he fumbles A LOT, and at very inopportune times that have cost us more than one victory. His YPC is actually better under Mario than it was under Lash, but he wasn't ever the 1st string except due to injuries to players ahead of him. He'll probably perform better if your OL isn't completely incompetent. Decent receiver, not a great blocker.

DE Elijah Roberts and DT Jordan Miller were both depth pieces on Miami's defensive line. Miller would likely have garnered significant playing time next season with Darrell Jackson also leaving. Roberts is the better player, but not as much of a loss due to Miami's depth at the edge positions.

Not mentioned in this thread, but I believe WR Key'Shawn Smith might also be transferring to SMU. Good straight-ahead speed but not elusive. He made more of an impact returning kicks. Had issues running complex routes, and would likely never beat out Xavier Restrepo or Colbie Young for a starting spot.

[mrydel]

Pretty much a form post out of the WDNWHA Handbook

[PonyPride]

Add WR Key'Shawn Smith
6-1 / 182
Was a third-year sophomore last year at Miami, so two years left
13 catches, 199 yards (15.3 per), 2 TDs in 2022
21 kickoff returns in 2022, 640 yards, 30.5 per, 1 TD

Reported offers out of San Diego (Lincoln) from Miami, Tennessee, Washington State, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Hawaii, Montana State, San Diego State, San Jose State, UNLV, Utah State, Wyoming

His bio from Miami website:
2022 (Third-Year Sophomore): Began the season in the opener against Bethune-Cookman (Sept. 3), with 184 yards on three kickoff returns, including a pair of 70-plus-yard returns…Caught three passes totaling 49 yards, including a 35-yard-long reception and six yards on one carry in victory against Southern Miss (Sept. 10)…Totaled 42 yards on three catches at Texas A&M (Sept. 17)…Caught four passes for 81 yards, with a long mark of 39 yards, and totaled 217 yards on kick returns against MTSU (Sept. 24), including notching a 91-yarder for a touchdown…Finished with 20 yards on two catches and totaled 115 yards on five kick returns against North Carolina (Oct. 8...)…Caught one pass in win at Virginia Tech (Oct. 15)…Rushed for seven yards on one carry and added 124 yards on six kick returns against Duke (Oct. 22)…Posted one catch for seven yards in win at Virginia (Oct. 29)…

2021 (True Freshman*): Emerged as one of team’s go-to receivers in second season, starting all 12 games…Finished with 33 catches for 405 yards with three touchdowns…Ended year ranked third on Miami in both catches and receiving yards and tied for fourth in touchdowns…Caught four passes totaling 40 yards and started season opener against Alabama (Sept. 4)…Finished with 70 yards on four catches in start against Appalachian State (Sept. 11)…Started and had four catches totaling 50 yards against Michigan State (Sept. 18)…Made fourth straight start in win over Central Connecticut State (Sept. 25)…Finished with 6-yard reception in start against Virginia (Sept. 30)…Started and hauled in career-high seven catches for 73 yards against North Carolina (Oct. 16)…Compiled 31 receiving yards on four catches in win over NC State (Oct. 23)…Totaled career-high 82 yards on three catches in win at Pittsburgh (Oct. 30)…Added first touchdown of career against Panthers on 13-yard score, which started streak of three straight games with at least one touchdown grab…Had three catches for 35 yards with one touchdown in win over Georgia Tech (Nov. 6)…Totaled 12 yards on two catches against Florida State (Nov. 13), including one touchdown catch…Started in win over Virginia Tech (Nov. 20)…Started and had 6-yard reception in regular season finale versus Duke (Nov. 27).

2020 (True Freshman): Saw action in eight games in first season…Had two receptions totaling 58 yards, including long reception of 42 yards…Made career debut in season opener against UAB (Sept. 10)…Had 42-yard reception at top-ranked Clemson (Oct. 10)…Recorded 16-yard catch in home win over Pittsburgh (Oct. 17)…Saw action in final two game of season, at Duke (Dec. 5) and at home against North Carolina (Dec. 12)…Played in 2020 Cheez-It Bowl against Oklahoma State (Dec. 29).

High School: A consensus three-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals…Rated the No. 78 player in California by ESPN…Listed as the No. 84 player in the state by Rivals…Ranked the No. 86 player in California by 247Sports…Caught 46 passes for 808 yards and eight receiving touchdowns as a senior…Returned a punt and kickoff for touchdowns while adding three rushing touchdowns in final high school season…Chose Miami over offers from Washington State, Boise State, Hawai’i’, San Diego State, Tennessee and UNLV, among others.