The namesake alone may hurt many fans upon hearing the news that Blades is transferring. In terms of history, no name rings more bells than the Blades name in Coral Gables. Blades Jr,’s father, Al Blades Sr. was a standout at Miami much like his brother, Bennie Blades.
Unfortunately for Blades Jr., his career was hampered by injuries and never truly seemed to get back to the high, yet raw level of play he put on display his freshman and sophomore campaigns (including his third covid year).
Blades began to drown in the depth chart as he shifted to safety, a position that already possessed two future stars in Kamren Kinchens and James Williams. Blades Jr. tacked on four interceptions, 14 pass breakups and over 90 total tackles in five years at Miami.
December 1
Per the Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson, a name that’s been expected to enter since before the season ended, has entered: Keyshawn Smith
Smith seemingly grew unhappy with his role at Miami which became evident on social media when Smith’s mother called out offensive coordinator Josh Gattis. Not the greatest look for anyone involved, but the writing was on the wall relatively early that Smith would not be a Hurricane next season.
Smith’s loss will likely be felt more in the return game than in the wideout room. There’s still plenty of talent that was held back by the scheme this season on the roster with no plans of transferring.
Smith had five touchdowns in his three years at Miami in addition to over 500 yards receiving and a strong showing out of the kick-return position, totaling 640 yards including a 91-yard touchdown on 21 returns on the season.
November 29
Rotational defensive back and former No. 1 safety in the country Avantae Williams has announced his intentions to enter the portal.
Between off-field issues and injuries, Williams never panned out to be the No. 1 safety he was projected to be. Williams was passed up by the talented duo of Kamren Kinchens and James Williams , although many through the two Williamses were going to be Batman and Robin.
Williams played in two snaps in the last game and seemed to be unhappy with his playing time through cryptic posts on social media. The former No. 54 overall recruit in the 2020 class had one interception in two seasons on the field for the Canes.
November 24
Reserve defensive back Keshawn Washington , a third-year player, announced his intentions to finish his college career elsewhere.
November 23
Jalen Harrel , another south Florida native, announced his plans to hit the portal after three years at The U.
November 22
Defensive tackle Allan Haye , a second-year player, announces his intent to hit the transfer portal.
November 20
Defensive lineman Elijah Roberts announces his departure from the program.
November 18
Running back Thad Franklin , who had seen a lesser role on the roster in 2022, went public with plans to hit the portal come December.
November 15
Veteran defensive back Gilbert Frierson announced his intentions to hit the transfer portal as a graduate transfer.
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