Former Jacksonville State DB Zechariah Poyser commits, signs with Miami
Former Jacksonville State defensive back Zechariah Poyser committed and signed with Miami out of the transfer portal, according to On3’s Pete Nakos.
Poyser, listed at 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds and entered the transfer portal last week. He finished the 2024 season with 47 solo tackles, 3 interceptions and 8 tackles for loss. He was the CUSA Defensive Player of the Week after recording two interceptions in a game against Kennesaw State.
As a member of the Class of 2023, Poyser was not ranked, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He played his high school football in Wildwood (Fla.) at Wildwood High.
To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire.
Zechariah Poyser signs with Miami out of portal
With Poyer in the fold, Miami landed a big fish in the transfer portal. Someone who can compete and contribute right away in 2025.
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“We’ve been working hard to get the program better, to progress,” head coach Mario Cristobal said. “Now our third year we’ve gone from 5 to 7 to a 10 win season. That’s only been done in the last 20 years twice (including 2017) …
“Everyone that doesn’t get in (the playoffs) feels disappointment, but we feel the onus of just doing better. The focus is to go win the next game. This is the end of 2024 and beginning of 2025, a chance to carry momentum into the off-season. It’s the most important game because it’s the next game.”