Miami football top transfer for each 2021 FBS opponent
60. Jordan Williams, DL, Virginia Tech (from Clemson)
Williams got lost in the shuffle at Clemson. In three seasons with the Tigers, Williams had 39 tackles, eight TFLs and four sacks. Williams’ best season for Clemson was in 2019 when he had 22 tackles, 5.5 TFLs and 2.5 sacks as Clemson lost in the College Football Playoff Championship Game to LSU.
Williams is listed as the co-starter for Virginia Tech at nose tackle. In their season-opening 17-10 win against North Carolina last week, Williams had two assisted tackles. The 6-5, 290 pound Williams was brought in to be a space-eater and stop the run. Williams was originally a four-star signee with Clemson in 2017.
Dominique Long defensive back Duke (from Michigan State)
More than two months after Miami plays Walker and Michigan State, The Hurricanes will face the Spartans former teammate, Long. In four seasons at Michigan State, Long had 51 tackles and two pass breakups. Long starting only one game with Michigan State, but was named the Spartans 2019 Special Teams Player of the Year.
Tracking transfers has become a part of modern college football. The Miami football program has been one of the most active in identifying and adding transfers through the portal. Each of the Hurricanes’ 2021 opponents will have transfers to watch. These players are often a key part of their programs.