Former Miami Hurricanes DE starter Jahfari Harvey entering transfer portal
.JPG "Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Jahfari Harvey (12) and defensive line coach Jason Taylor react after Harvey sacks Miami of Ohio Redhawks quarterback Brett Gabbert (5) in the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on Friday, September 1, 2023.")
A popular former starter on the University of Miami defense is heading to the transfer portal.
Fifth-year defensive end Jahfari Harvey will enter the portal after it opens Dec. 4, according to a Miami Herald source.
Harvey, a 6-4, 252-pound former four-star prospect out of Vero Beach High School, started 18 games in his five UM seasons, redshirting as a freshman after four games. He finishes his UM career with 10 1/2 sacks, 99 tackles, one defensive touchdown, a fumble recovery and interception.
This season, Harvey started five of his 12 games. He had 23 tackles, 2 1/2 tackles for loss, one sack, a pass breakup and fumble recovery. Harvey’s most productive season was in 2022, when he led UM with 5 1/2 sacks and added 7 1/2 tackles for loss. He had 31 total tackles.
Harvey, an upbeat, friendly Hurricane, was virtually unknown before the Hurricanes offered him a scholarship in January 2018. But he flourished his senior year at Vero Beach, finishing the season with 85 tackles, 18 1/2 tackles for loss, 7 1/2 sacks, a forced fumble and three fumble recoveries.
“I love competition,’’ Harvey said entering the ‘22 season. “Without it, people get too comfortable. I thrive being in uncomfortable positions.’’
