Defensive lineman Simeon Barrow expected to stay at Miami

Simeon Barrow is expected to stay with the Miami program, sources tell On3.

The Michigan State transfer defensive lineman is enrolled in classes and going through summer workouts with the Hurricanes. Sources told On3 late last week that Barrow was exploring his options to potentially leave the Miami program, with Missouri emerging as a landing spot.

Barrow announced his decision Thursday to stay in Coral Gables.

There’s been a lot of assumptions and rumors about my stance with Miami. I am a Miami Hurricane and concentrating on working hard and this team! Let’s get it!🙌🏾🧡💚 @CanesFootball

— SB ll 💭 (@BarrowSimeon) June 6, 2024

The 6-foot-3, 290-pound defensive tackle initially picked the Hurricanes over LSU and the Tigers. Leaving Coral Gables would have brought some complications. While Barrow is a grad transfer, he’s officially matriculated to Miami meaning he is not actively in the portal.

Barrow has made 34 appearances with 30 starts, recording 110 career tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks. He’s also blocked two field goals, tallied a pass break-up and forced two fumbles. The defensive tackle never formally notified Miami of his intention to leave the program.

Speaking with On3 the day before he initially committed to Miami, Barrow was emphatic that the Hurricanes were destined to get back to their winning ways in 2024. The defensive tackle was also impressed by the success the Hurricanes had in the transfer portal this spring. On top of the addition of quarterback Cam Ward, the Canes added wide receiver Sam Brown, running back Damien Martinez and a handful of others.

“I feel like it’s the best Miami has been in a minute, this is the year for them,” he said. “I feel like it would be nice to be a part of that. They have a great culture, I love Coach JT [Jason Taylor] and Coach Joe [Salave’a] they’re great people. I feel like that about the whole staff. I like their vibe.

“It’s not could, they are. They got the pieces, they do. I talked to some of the guys, and their head is on straight.”

If Simeon Barrow were to leave Miami, sources had indicated he may have to walk on at another program since the portal windows are closed. While the NCAA does allow multi-time transfers, movement has to be within the confines of the portal windows. There is no deadline to enroll for uncommitted athletes, however, once a player is matriculated they are officially receiving financial aid and enrolled.