Miami added a big-time transfer on Saturday afternoon as former Louisiana Tech defensive tackle David Blay joined the fold.
He chose Miami over offers from some other marquee programs, including Penn State and Oklahoma. He was widely considered to be one of the top defensive lineman in the transfer portal this offseason.
Blay began his collegiate career by spending 2 seasons at West Chester. He was impressive enough at that level to transfer to Louisiana Tech after the 2022 season and then made an immediate impact with the Bulldogs.
However, his breakout campaign didn’t happen until 2024 when he recorded 46 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks. He was named first-team all-Conference USA for his efforts this past season.
He’ll now be heading to Miami for his final season of collegiate eligibility. The Hurricanes have been very strong up front over the past couple of seasons, as they recorded 78 tackles for loss and 35 sacks in 2024. Blay should help those efforts next season from the interior. He’s listed at 6-foot-4, 303 pounds.
Blay is Miami’s 3rd transfer commit so far this offseason. The Hurricanes have also commitments from former LSU receiver CJ Daniels and ex-Jacksonville State safety Zechariah Poyser.
Blay began his collegiate career by spending 2 seasons at West Chester. He was impressive enough at that level to transfer to Louisiana Tech after the 2022 season and then made an immediate impact with the Bulldogs.
However, his breakout campaign didn’t happen until 2024 when he recorded 46 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks. He was named first-team all-Conference USA for his efforts this past season.
He’ll now be heading to Miami for his final season of collegiate eligibility. The Hurricanes have been very strong up front over the past couple of seasons, as they recorded 78 tackles for loss and 35 sacks in 2024. Blay should help those efforts next season from the interior. He’s listed at 6-foot-4, 303 pounds.
Blay is Miami’s 3rd transfer commit so far this offseason. The Hurricanes have also commitments from former LSU receiver CJ Daniels and ex-Jacksonville State safety Zechariah Poyser.
