Miami DL Donta Simpson Planning To Enter Transfer Portal

Trinton Breeze

Today at 11:22 AM 1 min read

Freshman Donta Simpson is headed to the transfer portal, per Pete Nakos.

The 6‑foot‑3 defensive lineman from Hollywood, FL, played mostly rotational snaps for this season, finishing with 4 tackles as a freshman.

Simpson was part of Miami’s 2025 recruiting class and had some hype coming in, but with snaps limited and the DL room crowded, he’s looking for a fresh start elsewhere.

Portal season is just heating up, and Simpson won’t be the last Cane to pop up.

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SIBCanes

Today at 11:25 AM

Trinton Breeze said:
Freshman Donta Simpson is headed to the transfer portal, per Pete Nakos.

The 6‑foot‑3 defensive lineman from Hollywood, FL, played mostly rotational snaps for this season, finishing with 4 tackles as a freshman.

Simpson was part of Miami’s 2025 recruiting class and had some hype coming in, but with snaps limited and the DL room crowded, he’s looking for a fresh start elsewhere.

Portal season is just heating up, and Simpson won’t be the last Cane to pop up.

Why??

nvlahos

Today at 11:28 AM

O man that would be a big and interesting loss

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danu847

Today at 11:28 AM

interesting hopefully they convince him to come back. the portal giveth and it taketh

Donny Donowitz

Today at 11:30 AM

Bad decision young man. Bad Decision.

I think Cribby alluded to Moten coming back, and if that’s what I read correctly then maybe he doesn’t want to wait another year in his current role to be a rotation player as a Junior.

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umcane4life

Today at 11:40 AM

Donny Donowitz said:
Bad decision young man. Bad Decision.

I think Cribby alluded to Moten coming back, and if that’s what I read correctly then maybe he doesn’t want to wait another year in his current role to be a rotation player as a Junior.

Hate to see him go but understand the move if Moten stays.

Hstokes1447

Today at 11:45 AM

Smells like a contract negotiation

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6th Ring is Near

Today at 11:57 AM

Hstokes1447 said:
Smells like a contract negotiation

Skipping a playoff game when you are in the rotation to help further a NIL dispute is a deal breaker for me. No way you bring him back after that. I don't hate the kid and wish him well elsewhere, but the culture has been established now and bringing back players that do that can only hurt the culture.

Sabetta

Today at 12:00 PM

Ridiculous decision in the middle of a playoff run. Especially after seeing the success of the DL. I wish him nothing but the worst

grover

Today at 12:11 PM

Hstokes1447 said:
Smells like a contract negotiation

I agree. But that doesn't feel like a good approach with Mario. Kid flashed, has tons of potential. I really hope they work through it.

grover

Today at 12:12 PM

6th Ring is Near said:
Skipping a playoff game when you are in the rotation to help further a NIL dispute is a deal breaker for me. No way you bring him back after that. I don't hate the kid and wish him well elsewhere, but the culture has been established now and bringing back players that do that can only hurt the culture.

Did he do that?

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6th Ring is Near

Today at 12:20 PM

grover said:
Did he do that?

That is the only scenario possible where a return is a possibility. If he just wants to leave, then good luck to the young man and the relationship is over.
If the portal decision is NIL discussion based, then the timing is not good when you are not in a position of leverage and personally would be a deal breaker for me.
Dont really care if he dressed for the game, or skipped it or whatever. We are making a run and no time for this right now if you want to be a part of the future of the program.

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edge

Today at 12:20 PM

grover said:
Did he do that?

He was supposedly out on the injury list.

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Combo

Today at 12:24 PM

Very weird timing. Likely would have played a lot next year. Really hope Moten stays.

TwentySix

Today at 12:24 PM

Sabetta said:
Ridiculous decision in the middle of a playoff run. Especially after seeing the success of the DL. I wish him nothing but the worst

I’m typically a “Hope the best for them unless they go to a rival” guy but leaving mid-playoff run as a guy who has gotten snaps at a position where we aren’t super deep, yeah **** that

Canesfan1899

Today at 12:51 PM

This one sucks, kid has potential.

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gacaneaddict

Today at 12:51 PM

Makes zero sense.

BALLHAWKU

Today at 12:58 PM

Maybe he’s not wanting to wait 3 years to be a real contributor . We just landed 3 more projects just just like him and two more who will play a lot Next year imo . This is a good problem to haves. I see some ol leaving too with this class coming in . 2 who will prob play and 3 high ceiling projects

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Steve44

Today at 12:59 PM

With Russel and Donta Simpson gone, who do we have left at DT? By my calculations, we got Justin Scott, hopefully Moten, and maybe an undersized Blount slides inside. Guessing Artavious didnt work out. Anyone else we missing?