The Miami Hurricanes boosted their defensive line via the transfer portal Monday evening.
Ohio State defensive tackle Jarquez Carter committed to Miami, announcing his decision on social media. He is the fourth transfer to commit to UM this offseason and the first defensive lineman. Carter was also considering Texas A&M.
Carter was a four-star prospect in the 2025 class out of Newberry High in north Florida.
The defensive lineman played in seven games (51 total snaps) in 2025.
The Hurricanes recruited Carter out of high school before he ultimately settled on the Buckeyes. He was high-school teammates with current UM defensive lineman Mykah Newton. UM likes Carter’s quickness, his strength at the point of attack and his ability to play violently, a Miami source said.
The 6-foot-2, 290-pound defensive tackle will help fill the void left by departing defensive tackles David Blay Jr., who is out of eligibility after the end of the season, and Donta Simpson, who transferred to Missouri.
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