Miami Hurricanes defensive ends Trent Harris and Chad Thomas graduated. Defensive tackles Kendrick Norton and R.J. McIntosh bypassed their Senior seasons to enter the NFL Draft. Backup D.J. Johnson transferred to Oregon to be closer to his hometown of Sacramento.
In spite of all the losses the Miami Hurricanes still have talent on the defensive line. They return Joe Jackson, Demetrius Jackson and Jonathan Garvin at defensive end. Gregory Rosseau could figure in the rotation as a true Freshman. Defensive coordinator Manny Diaz said that Rosseau.