Jaelan Phillips could have petitioned the NCAA for a waiver to play instead of sitting out 2019. He dealt with concussions and ankle and wrist injuries at UCLA. Even without Phillips, the Miami Football team should have one of the deepest rotations at defensive end. in the country.
The Hurricanes rotation at defensive end is likely to be rising Junior Jonathan Garvin who had a breakout season in 2018, Rising Redshirt Freshman Gregory Rousseau and Graduate Transfer Trevon Hill. Four Star Freshman Jahafari Harvey could also push his way into the rotation.