Miami DL Darrell Jackson transfers to Florida State

Darrell Jackson, who started every game for the Miami Hurricanes this season has committed to Florida State. Jackson entered the NCAA transfer portal early Wednesday evening and within a few hours found a new home.

He made the announcement via his Instagram page.

The 6-foot-6, 300-pound Jackson was a three-star prospect out of East Gadsden H.S. (Havana, Fla.) who began his college career at Maryland. He used his one-time transfer option when he left the Terrapins for the Hurricanes. Jackson will need a waiver from the NCAA to be able to play immediately in the 2023 season.

Jackson posted 27 tackles, 4.5 tackles for a loss and three sacks this year for Miami (5-7). He had 22 tackles at Maryland in 2021. Jackson has started 24 games over two seasons. Jackson’s departure literally leaves a huge hole in the middle of the Hurricane’s defense and is a huge get for the Seminoles.