Which freshmen and transfers will step up for the Hurricanes this spring?

Hurricanes spring football begins on Monday, and the excitement is building.

Even though Miami’s season ended on a sour note with a loss to Rutgers in the Pinstripe Bowl, there are many reasons to be optimistic about the Hurricanes’ chances in 2024.

Key returnees and major additions have Miami looking like a challenger in the new-look ACC this year, and spring practice is the first time players and coaches can work together consistently after the offseason.

On Monday, we looked at five key storylines to follow during Miami’s spring practice. On Tuesday, we covered five offensive players who are worth keeping an eye on this spring, and on Wednesday, we looked at defensive players. Here is a look at five new players to watch in March and April. We already named a couple, including quarterback Cameron Ward, so here are five others:

1. Mishael Powell

Powell left last season’s national runner-up, Washington, racking up 38 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and three interceptions last year and scoring one touchdown. In three seasons at Washington, he had 92 tackles with four tackles for loss. Powell started 14 of 15 games for the national runner-up, primarily playing cornerback but also spending time at free safety. He played 477 snaps at slot cornerback, 34 at wide cornerback, 122 at safety and 165 in the box, according to Pro Football Focus. Miami has an opening at cornerback and at both safety spots, meaning Powell could be an impact transfer this season.

2. Joshisa “JoJo” Trader

JoJo Trader has been a local high school star for years, first for Miami Central and then for Chaminade-Madonna in Hollywood. Trader was rated a four-star prospect in 247Sports’ composite rankings and, playing alongside Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, he notched 757 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns on 47 catches as the Lions won…

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Author : South Florida Sun Sentinel

Publish date : 2024-02-29 18:48:00

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