The defense for the Miami football program has been one of the best in the nation during the three years Manny Diaz has been the defensive coordinator. He has been fortunate to have Shaq Quarterman leading that defense for all three seasons. Quarterman’s 249 tackles over the last three seasons lead the Hurricanes defense.
The preseason accolades have been rolling in for the leader and star of the Miami defense. Street and Smith and Athlon are among the media outlets that project Quarterman to be a preseason all-American in 2019. College football guru Phil Steele ranks Quarterman as the fourth-best inside LB that will 2020 draft eligible.