Since April 27, the Miami football program has added five transfers. Miami’s 2024 roster is unlikely to be complete without more transfers. Edge rusher Tyler Baron and defensive back D’Angelo Ponds have recently visited Miami but have yet to decide on their next programs.
Miami has added running back Damien Martinez, linebacker Jaylin Alderman, cornerback Dyani Hill, wide receiver Sam Brown, and defensive tackle Simeon Barrow since April 27. Since the portal launched in December, the Hurricanes have added 14 transfers to their 2024 roster.
Miami has received five transfers on offence and eight on defence. Safety Savion Riley returned to the transfer portal after moving to Miami from Vanderbilt during the winter transfer window. Baron would give depth on the defensive line. Ponds should compete to be a starter.
Miami may also prioritize left guard in the transfer portal. Miami hasn’t recently hosted any OL. Baron would join a strong core of Miami edge rushers that includes Elijah Alston, Rueben Bain, and Akheem Mesidor. Miami signed the top 2024 DL class.
Ponds was awarded a Freshman All-American in 2023. Ponds is expected to be in the rotation behind returning starters Damari Brown and Darryl Porter Jr. Miami needs to add seasoned depth at cornerback. The Hurricanes are inexperienced and young on the depth chart, trailing Brown and Porter Jr.
Ponds appeared in all 13 James Madison games in 2023, making 10 starts. Hill has two seasons of eligibility left. If Ponds joins Miami, the Hurricanes will have added enough depth at cornerback. Miami may yet add a safety. Ponds’ choice of Miami would allow Mishael Powell to return to safety.
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