Report: Miami involved with transfer quarterbacks KJ Jefferson, Malachi Nelson

The Miami Hurricanes are getting active in the transfer quarterback market. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, they are now recruiting two new big-name QBs.

Thamel reported Monday morning ahead of the CFP semifinal games that Malachi Nelson from USC and KJ Jefferson from Arkansas are two names to monitor as Miami expands its pursuit of a transfer under center.

Here was that report, which Thamel tweeted:

“Source: Miami has engaged with both USC transfer Malachi Nelson and Arkansas transfer KJ Jefferson as they begin to pursue other quarterbacks in the the portal and keep all options open.”

Jefferson is the more-well-known name between the two and would offer a one-year stop-gap for Miami as a super senior with three full years of starting experience in the SEC under his belt. In those seasons, Jefferson threw for 2,600 yards in back-to-back seasons before topping out at just 2,100 this season, the team’s worst with him.

On the other hand, Malachi Nelson is more of a long-term play since he was a true freshman in 2023. Although he was an elite recruit, five-stars according to the On3 Industry Rankings and No. 11 overall in his cycle. Either one of these guys would be a massive get for The U.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

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As of December 31th, 2,039 FBS players have entered the Transfer Portal.

While the NCAA Transfer Portal database is private, the On3 Network has streamlined the reporting process tracking player movement. If you find yourself asking, ‘How can I track transfer portal activity?’ our well-established network of reporters and contacts across college athletics keeps you up to speed in several ways, from articles written about players as they enter and exit the transfer portal or find their new destination, to our social media channels, to the On3 Transfer Portal.

The transfer portal wire provides a real-time feed of player activity, including basic player profile information, transfer portal ranking and original On3 Industry recruiting ranking, as well as NIL valuation (name, image and likeness).

The On3 Transfer Portal Rankings allow for you to filter the On3 Industry Rankings to find the best of the best in the portal, starting with Overall Top Players.

You can dive deeper into the rankings and filter by position whether it is Quarterback, Running Back, Wide Receiver, Tight End, Offensive Tackle, Interior Offensive Line, Edge, Defensive Line, Linebacker, Cornerback, Safety, Athlete, Kicker, Punter, or Long Snapper you’re looking for.

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.