Assessing the ACC Transfer Portal churn and where Miami stands

The Miami Hurricanes have secured the top transfer portal class in the ACC, ranked fourth nationally by 247Sports. This class is led by edge rusher Damon Wilson, the eighth-best transfer and considered the top pass rusher, along with quarterback Darian Mensah, the 16th best in the portal. Miami's significant acquisitions include a total of seven 4-star transfer players, more than any other ACC team, which strengthens their roster following a National Championship run in 2025.

In contrast, the ACC has seen eight top-50 players transfer out to other conferences. Miami and Virginia Tech are the only ACC teams to acquire top-50 transfer talent, with Virginia Tech adding Penn State's TE Luke Reynolds and QB Ethan Grunkemeyer. The Hurricanes' successful transfer recruitment further establishes their dominance in the ACC, especially as other traditionally strong programs like Florida State and Clemson have struggled to adapt to the new NIL and transfer portal era.

The ACC's transfer portal landscape highlights Miami's growing