The Miami Hurricanes have made a habit of striking gold in the transfer portal when it comes to quarterbacks-and there’s no sign they’re slowing down.
Last year, it was Cam Ward. This season, Carson Beck took the reins.
Both transfers stepped in and delivered, showing exactly how Miami has turned the portal into a quarterback pipeline. Now, with the portal open and the Hurricanes still in the thick of postseason play, the focus shifts to who’s next.
There’s no shortage of high-profile names floating around, and Miami’s recent track record at the position makes it an attractive landing spot. Add in the fact that the Hurricanes are willing to invest heavily in their next signal-caller, and you’ve got a recipe for another big-time addition under center.
One name rising to the top of the rumor mill? Sam Leavitt.
Leavitt, who’s coming off a solid run as Arizona State’s starter, has the kind of resume that fits Miami’s mold. He’s played in 20 games, shown poise under pressure, and brings a bit more mobility than Beck-something that could add another layer to offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson’s scheme.
According to reporting from Manny Navarro, a plugged-in Miami insider, Leavitt’s name makes a lot of sense for the Hurricanes. Navarro notes that Miami has consistently spent big on transfer quarterbacks, and all signs point to that trend continuing in 2026. With Ward and Beck thriving in Dawson’s system, the blueprint is already in place-and Leavitt could be the next to follow it.
This isn’t just idle speculation. Navarro’s been covering the Hurricanes closely for years, and if he’s identifying Leavitt as a top target, there’s a reason. Miami knows exactly what it wants at quarterback, and Leavitt checks a lot of those boxes.
Nothing’s final yet, and the portal is still shaking itself out. But if Miami’s recent success with transfer QBs is any indication, expect them to stay aggressive-and expect the next name under center to be another big one.