The transfer portal is taking a pair of former Hurricanes to Dallas. When they get there, they will reunite with a former Miami assistant coach.
Former Miami running back Jaylan Knighton and defensive lineman Elijah Roberts committed to SMU on Sunday. Former UM offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee is the Mustangs’ head coach.
Knighton arrived in Coral Gables as a four-star prospect and the No. 10 running back in the 2020 class, according to 247Sports’ composite rankings. As a junior a Deerfield Beach High School, he was the Sun Sentinel large schools offensive player of the year.