We prepare for the 2026 season by talking about the DEFENSE first.

The Miami Hurricanes aren’t short on NFL talent entering the upcoming season. In fact, after sending nine players to the NFL in the 2026 NFL Draft, Miami has another talented group preparing to make its case to scouts. Some Hurricanes already have plenty of attention from NFL evaluators. Ahmad Moten, Cooper Barkate and Damon Wilson […]

When you talk to players on the Hurricanes’ defense about transfer defensive back Omar Thornton, a theme emerges. “That’s definitely a violent dude,” safety Zechariah Poyser said. “Oh, he’s violent. He plays with violence,” linebacker Mo Toure said. “Fearless and violent,” said safety Bryce Fitzgerald. “He’s not scared of nobody. He’s going to go through anybody. He’s going to guard anybody.” ...

Omar Thornton was a star at Boston College, but with a bigger Miami Hurricanes spotlight, he could be the biggest surprise in the ACC.

After filling a critical void in the Miami Hurricanes' secondary, hard-hitting transfer Omar Thornton brings a ferocious physicality to Coral Gables that demands national defensive back honors.