Let's take a look at some of the candidates who may make it through the spring and to the 2019 season with their current teams, but could leave that same program by the end of the year. ...
N'Kosi Perry has a ton of talent, and he occasionally sparked a mediocre Miami team as a redshirt freshman in 2018, completing 50.8 percent of his passes for 1,098 yards, 13 touchdowns and six interceptions. He can also do damage with his feet, although he has yet to showcase that much in college.
However, Perry also has been in trouble a few times, most notably for posting a sexually explicit video on Snapchat, according to Josh White of Miami's student newspaper, The Miami Hurricane.
Will new head coach Manny Diaz and offensive coordinator Dan Enos put up with distractions, especially with a rapidly growing quarterback depth chart?
With Malik Rosier having graduated, Perry has the most experience returning in 2019. However, redshirt freshman Jarren Williams has a ton of potential and doesn't have the same off-the-field baggage as Perry. He is more of a dropback passer with some athleticism, and he could be a steadier option than Perry, who has a history of being erratic with his throws.
Things get even more interesting in 2020, when Ohio State transfer Tate Martell will become eligible. The duo of Williams and Martell boosts the future profile of a position that has been troublesome in recent years for the Hurricanes.
Rising redshirt sophomore Cade Weldon doesn't seem like a threat to start, but if Williams overtakes Perry, the latter may look at 2020 and realize he missed his window to seize the starting gig. If that's the case, he may probably look to transfer elsewhere.
Perry will have plenty of options, but the Hurricanes may not be the best spot for him moving forward.
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Nothing new or unexpected there. I'll be rooting for the lad to improve, mature, and compete... but as most of us have already noted the keys to this offense will reside in the hands of either Tate or Jarren.
