Miami Hurricanes land former UCLA edge defender Mitchell Agude

The Miami hurricanes were able to continue the positive vibes from Thursday night, as they were able to land a commitment on Friday. UCLA edge defender Mitchell Agude committed to the program.

Agude chose Miami over Oregon, Washington, and Tennessee. He had a host of people involved in his recruitment. Defensive analyst Jason Taylor, defensive line coach Joe Salave’a, and defensive ends coach Rod Wright were all involved in his recruitment. As Gaby Urrutia noted in his report, this was something Agude took notice of.

This is another big grab for the Hurricanes in terms of edge defenders. In the last two seasons at UCLA, he recorded 78 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 4 ½ sacks, and seven forced fumbles. His explosiveness off the edge is something that Miami has been looking for. When you think about how the edge position has evolved over the years, it’s now gone from a niche position to something that coaches recruit heavily.

 

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Miami Hurricanes have benefited from transfer portal

As a senior, he will have only one more year of eligibility. His addition now marks the seventh transfer for the Miami Hurricanes. In this particular class, defense has been something that the Miami Hurricanes have been able to land via the portal. Some of the more notable names include defensive lineman Jake Lichtenstein , defensive lineman Antonio Moultrie, and cornerback Daryl Porter.

Agude will have a chance to make an immediate impact, and this should allow him to be a key part of the defensive line. Miami wants to establish dominance at the edge position, and it’s interesting to see things come full circle. Who knows about dominance at the edge position? Jason Taylor.

Now Agude will have a chance to make a mark of his own, as the Miami Hurricanes look to usher in a new era of football. One thing appears to be certain. Defensive experience is a priority for the program. In terms of recruiting, Mario Cristobal is red hot right now.