Four-star linebacker Devon Jackson named the Miami football program as one of three finalists on Tuesday via Twitter. Arizona State and Oregon. Arizona State is listed as the 60 percent favorite by Rivals.Com, while all five projections from 247 Sports forecast Jackson to sign with Oregon. Miami currently seems like a long shot.
Miami head coach Manny Diaz spoke earlier this week about the need to continue upgrading the talent on the roster. Linebacker is one of the Hurricanes’ positions that needs an infusion of talent. Miami needs more size and speed at LB.