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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BeastMode

Dec 16, 2023

Cylo said:
Nobody knows Gore situation. He either has 1 more season left or his eligibility is up

Either way Mario needs to recruit over him.

CaneDog66

Dec 16, 2023

Great pickup at a position of need for our defense.

Ghandi

Dec 16, 2023

BeastMode said:
Either way Mario needs to recruit over him.

He’s already done that…

lfoliva9988

Dec 16, 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.

What’s happening with Boroughs?

lfoliva9988

Dec 16, 2023

BoxingRobes said:
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.

Are we after Marvin Jones Jr??

I’d love if we were because that dude has some freaky traits!!

brcane1

Dec 16, 2023

lfoliva9988 said:
What’s happening with Boroughs?

Seems like he and Lee got into it, but now that Lee is gone he can stay on double secret probation.

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obcanes

Dec 16, 2023

"amassed career totals of 72 tackles, 7.5 TFLs, and 4 sacks in 42 career games played"

I initially thought this was a season stats when scanning and was impressed.

407cane

Dec 16, 2023

obcanes said:
"amassed career totals of 72 tackles, 7.5 TFLs, and 4 sacks in 42 career games played"

I initially thought this was a season stats when scanning and was impressed.

he played nose in a 3-3-5 taking double teams, and was hurt a few times

think he'll "show" more on the stat sheet here at Miami but either way he was impactful for NC State and will be here as well

ThomasM

Dec 16, 2023

407cane said:
he played nose in a 3-3-5 taking double teams, and was hurt a few times

think he'll "show" more on the stat sheet here at Miami but either way he was impactful for NC State and will be here as well

Not to mention the whole 6th year thing. That's a grown man.

Cylo

Dec 16, 2023

chris2183l said:
So JHH, Burroughs, Clark, Horton, Moten, Acheampong, Artavius Jones, Justin Scott, and possibly Marley Cook...maybe Gore too?? 10 plus guys

Thats why I'm thinking if they add Marley Cook thats all they need on the DT room. We have 5 freshman DLs coming in who can play inside. Clark and Cook to replace LT and Deen. Any of the young guys can replace lichtenstein. Burroughs still around until were told his not. Gore might be still around