NC State DT transfer CJ Clark commits to Miami

Dec 15, 2023

NC State transfer DT CJ Clark announced his commitment to Miami on Friday afternoon, becoming the first pickup via the transfer portal of this cycle for Mario Cristobal and his staff.

Clark had been a priority target for the Canes as soon as he entered the portal when the season ended. After losing Leonard Taylor to the draft and Purdue transfer Branson Deen, Miami needed to replenish the group with a veteran presence like Clark.

Originally from New London, North Carolina, the 6-3, 305-pound Clark was a class of 2019 4-star recruit. He will be entering his 6th season of college football and has amassed career totals of 72 tackles, 7.5 TFLs, and 4 sacks in 42 career games played. Clark only played a combined 5 games in 2019 and 2021 after redshirting in 2019 and suffering a season-ending hand injury in 2021. He has been a consistent player for the Wolfpack the last two seasons playing nose tackle in their 3-3-5 scheme, but has also played defensive end.

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Along with Clark, Miami is looking to add Middle Tennessee State transfer Marley Cook on the defensive line. Cook is visiting Miami this weekend.

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Sugarcane521

Dec 15, 2023

This was a big get at a position of need. I wish all the mopes grandmothers would cut the internet of in the basement and lock the door to see what happens. LMFAO. Anyway. Welcome big fella glad it a cane

Caned Peach

Dec 15, 2023

Welcome to the U! :11263272045-489f4f7972-o:

calinative umstudent

Dec 15, 2023

nycane said:
this.

Burroughs still gone or staying now that Lee is leaving

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nycane

Dec 15, 2023

calinative umstudent said:
Burroughs still gone or staying now that Lee is leaving

waiting on that answer lol

PIPO

Dec 15, 2023

calinative umstudent said:
Burroughs still gone or staying now that Lee is leaving

Staying as of now

miamimike

Dec 15, 2023

Welcome to the U!!

gatorsSUCK!

Dec 15, 2023

Welcome to The

Sandman211

Dec 15, 2023

Alex Del Piero said:
Just one more question: can he play QB?

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CaneGng13

Dec 15, 2023

TallyCane said:
Add him and cook and you will be able to bring the young guys along slowly. Would like to add another DT with multiple years left but I won’t be greedy.

Wouldn't mind allowing Moten & Gore be good rotational pieces. Also want to see what Horton is bringing in year 2

flips

Dec 15, 2023

@ben any chance coach gives him some burn at fullback? looks like a bowling ball. a fyzical bowling ball

Dec 15, 2023

flips said:
@ben any chance coach gives him some burn at fullback? looks like a bowling ball. a fyzical bowling ball

6’3 305’ and let me ask you: does it look like he can play with his hand in the dirt?

gogeta4

Dec 15, 2023

JOE'CANE said:
Id say 2 more, 1 has to be a run stuffer 325 plus

Derrick Harmon i would be all over.

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JOE'CANE

Dec 15, 2023

gogeta4 said:
Derrick Harmon i would be all over.

Yea definitely an option. 6 5 320

gogeta4

Dec 15, 2023

This was a big get. Instant replacement for LT, with Acc experience.

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BoxingRobes

Dec 15, 2023

SaiyaMan305 said:
Freshman DT's dont make much of an impact. Its the one position where you need men and not boys.

Borroughs is the key here. Keep Borroughs and the DT room is equal to or better than last year.

Nah man...5 star Top 10 players in the nation are expected to contribute at least a little bit. Play some meaningful downs, maybe sack or two. You don't count them in as a null.

MiamiBusiness

Dec 15, 2023

This is a low key big pickup. We need experienced bodies at DT. Nice pickup by the staff.

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BoxingRobes

Dec 15, 2023

MiamiBusiness said:
This is a low key big pickup. We need experienced bodies at DT. Nice pickup by the staff.

Mesidor level recruiting get. He's rock fn solid. I don't think he'll have the splash plays of a Leonard Taylor, but he raises the floor of play. He can anchor and control, too. A little more versatile.

Bain, Clark, Mesidor, and a guy like Horton or some other freak of nature would be a nasty front. And then you're bringing in Nijalik Kelly, Justin Scott, Marley Cook, Jayden Wayne or even throw in a Marvin Jones Jr.? Lawd.

CANEMC

Dec 15, 2023

Time to cue up the painful NC State tape.

CanesFan20

Dec 15, 2023

SaiyaMan305 said:
Freshman DT's dont make much of an impact. Its the one position where you need men and not boys.

Borroughs is the key here. Keep Borroughs and the DT room is equal to or better than last year.

I think Leonard Taylor is going to be a better pro player then college. LT has all the ability in the world but I think his goal from day 1 was to get to the NFL the fastest way possible and it showed on the field at times in his effort. Which is fine most elite blue chippers do the same thing.