Ezzard enters NCAA Transfer Portal, will leave UM

Stefan Adams

Jan 23, 2019 2 min read

Miami redshirt freshman WR Marquez Ezzard has entered his name into the NCAA's transfer portal and is now free to be contacted by other programs, multiple sources tell CIS.

New NCAA transfer rules now make it possible for student-athletes to transfer from an institution without having to seek permission first. Under the new system, which became official in October 2018, student-athletes are allowed to enter their names into the NCAA transfer portal and begin receiving contact from other schools. It’s important to note that a player can remove his name at any time and entering the portal does not obligate the player to transfer. Once a student-athlete informs a school of his or her decision to enter the portal, the school has two business days to place the player's name into the database.

Ezzard, a 6-foot-2, 210-pounder from Stockbridge, Georgia, appeared as a reserve receiver in three games during the 2018 season, recording 2 catches for 24 yards before taking a redshirt for the Canes.

UPDATE: Although entering the portal itself does not guarantee a transfer, Ezzard has in fact decided to leave Miami, UM announced Wednesday morning.

“Marquez and I talked, and we decided that it was in his best interests to pursue opportunities at another school,” head coach Manny Diaz said. “We wish him all the best in his future plans.”

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mcnaire2004

Jan 23, 2019

Never heard of him

For_The_U

Jan 23, 2019

ssvir said:
No he won't. JFC why do people keep ******* up the transfer rules?

If you have not graduated or don't get an approved waiver you MUST SIT OUT A YEAR.

It's the boogeyman that will not die.

For_The_U

Jan 23, 2019

I am happy we heading back to a point where talented kids feel they need to transfer as they are worried they may not win the competition for playing time. I wish him the best, but won't miss him a bit if that's where his head is at.

canesthing3

Jan 23, 2019

Wish he would stay but it is what it is. Judging by pt last year, he was at the bottom of the depth chart and likely would have stayed that way going into spring except for maybe Payton.

Fresh slate with a new WR coach and OC but maybe there are other factors in play that we don't know about. Best of luck to him either way.

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Paranos

Jan 23, 2019

Coach Macho said:
Good thing we started recruiting tough a$$ out-of-state kids who aren't scared of competition!

If he does leave, it makes room for 2019 WR TJ Jones.

Go Canes

Memnon

Jan 23, 2019

"sOuTh fLoRiDa diVa"

QSTOKES

Jan 23, 2019

**** this was my breakout player for the year, smh . He can do damage on those underneath routes

brock

Jan 23, 2019

Liberty City El said:
"sOuTh fLoRiDa diVa"

There are divas every where but south Florida kids are on another level

D
DemCanesByke

Jan 23, 2019

Liberty City El said:
"sOuTh fLoRiDa diVa"

Whats diva about transferring would u rather him send whiny messages on social media like Mark Pope. Or call the CB u play in the first game the GOAT like Tom Brady. That is diva ish. Kids have a right to look around and do whats best for them. I just cant stand the games some of the kids play.

Memnon

Jan 23, 2019

DemCanesByke said:
Whats diva about transferring would u rather him send whiny messages on social media like Mark Pope. Or call the CB u play in the first game the GOAT like Tom Brady. That is diva ish. Kids have a right to look around and do whats best for them. I just cant stand the games some of the kids play.

LMAO!

Memnon

Jan 23, 2019

brock said:
There are divas every where but south Florida kids are on another level

LMAO!

brock

Jan 23, 2019

Liberty City El said:
LMAO!

They not? Lol

Memnon

Jan 23, 2019

brock said:
They not? Lol

They are if you're looking for a justification as to why one is accepted & the other isn't...

brock

Jan 23, 2019

Stefan Adams said:
Yes

He GONE

Alex Del Piero

Jan 23, 2019

That was fast.

I'd love to get the inside on this

Memnon

Jan 23, 2019

DemCanesByke said:
Whats diva about transferring would u rather him send whiny messages on social media like Mark Pope. Or call the CB u play in the first game the GOAT like Tom Brady. That is diva ish. Kids have a right to look around and do whats best for them. I just cant stand the games some of the kids play.

You have no problem at all with kids playing games, just as long as they're not from Miami.

But apparently tweeting is worst than actually leaving the team because you don't wanna compete LOL.

If ANY player on this team from South Fla put their name in the portal yall would be on here ripping them to shreds & you would be leading the parade.