CB Ethan O’Connor commits to Miami

DMoney

Saturday at 4:00 PM 1 min read

Miami added one of the best young ballhawks in America with the commitment of Washington State transfer CB Ethan O’Connor.

The 6’2, 175-pound redshirt freshman totaled 32 tackles, 8 passes deflected and 4 INTs. O’Connor is rated the #2 corner in the Portal by On3.

The Irvine, CA native played 755 snaps and appeared in all 12 games for the Cougars. He has been timed at up to 22 MPH and also brings special teams value (72 snaps). A source said O’Connor’s loose hips will allow him to cover all over the field, and his ability to create turnovers is sorely needed on a defense that ranked 80th in takeaways per game.

O’Connor has three years of eligibility. He joins Charles Brantley and Emmanuel Karnley in Miami’s remade CB room. Miami would also pursue a talent like Xavier Lucas if he were able to enter the Portal.

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Odysseus

Saturday at 5:10 PM

DMoney said:
Miami added one of the best young ballhawks in America with the commitment of Washington State transfer CB Ethan O’Connor.

The 6’2, 175-pound redshirt freshman totaled 32 tackles, 8 passes deflected and 4 INTs. O’Connor is rated the #2 corner in the Portal by On3.

The Irvine, CA native played 755 snaps and appeared in all 12 games for the Cougars. He has been timed at up to 22 MPH and also brings special teams value (72 snaps). A source said O’Connor’s loose hips will allow him to cover all over the field, and his ability to create turnovers is sorely needed on a defense that ranked 80th in takeaways per game.

O’Connor has three years of eligibility. He joins Charles Brantley and Emmanuel Karnley in Miami’s remade CB room. Miami would also pursue a talent like Xavier Lucas if he were able to enter the Portal.

112_cane

Saturday at 5:10 PM

dk72 said:
Wow, HUGE pick up! Between him, Brantley, and already having OJ, our CB room goes from liability to top quality!

Just wait until we add Lucas!

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DrNovaCane

Saturday at 5:11 PM

AtlAtty said:
At some point WSU’s coach is coming for Mario with a hatchet. But hey, it could have been worse if Mateer had also transferred to UM.

Well he’s gonna have to get in line behind Finkel oh and Dabo oh and Fran Brown, oh and well you get the picture…

Saturday at 5:11 PM

Jason Candle gonna have some pieces for his defense. Now he just need a QB for his offense.

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dk72

Saturday at 5:12 PM

112_cane said:
Just wait until we add Lucas!

Yes, but he'd be coming as a S, correct? With him and Poyser we'd also have rebuilt S from bad to high end

CANEFAN83

Saturday at 5:12 PM

All we need now is Xavier Lucas and a top DC who knows what the **** he is doing.

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DrNovaCane

Saturday at 5:14 PM

TrojanCane said:
Beat out UGA for this one w/no DC. I love it

Hmmmmm not one that’s been publicly announced…but yeah.

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nycane

Saturday at 5:14 PM

CANEFAN83 said:
All we need now is Xavier Lucas and a top DC who knows what the **** he is doing.

I'd like another lb

Saturday at 5:15 PM

Need to start hiring some dudes from the WSU staff jeesh.

CANEFAN83

Saturday at 5:15 PM

nycane said:
I'd like another lb

I meant in our secondary. But yes a LB, DT, and also a DE if possible

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nycane

Saturday at 5:17 PM

88 said:
Need to start hiring some dudes from the WSU staff jeesh.

others already did that lol

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dk72

Saturday at 5:17 PM

MedleyCane said:
I could use a Spaten or Optimator but for some reason it is hard to find in Florida.

Anyways, nice pickup on O'Connor.
He's a good one.

I've seen those at Total Wine here in St. Pete a few years ago when looking, but haven't checked since then as I rarely drink beer anymore (mostly rum and red wine now). They may still carry it

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Dghustla

Saturday at 5:19 PM

Bender said:
I might be ready to tell lies again.

But not yet.

Need to know the name of the QB and DC for sure and then I can let a few off.

DMoney

Saturday at 5:19 PM

Highlights:

NoahPerez

Saturday at 5:20 PM

NoahPerez said:
Really good player. Usually plays on the left side on the field and really gets in the receivers face. He uses his speed to stop long shots from opposing teams. Secondary is really shaping out to be a strength.

Odysseus

Saturday at 5:20 PM

It's unreal the talent infusion in the secondary room. We gonna be able to match up against any teams WR group

Samoan Souljah

Saturday at 5:20 PM

88 said:
Need to start hiring some dudes from the WSU staff jeesh.

Schools like WSU, BSU, CSU etc., will always have under the radar talent that slips through the P4 conferences. Amazing how many over rated kids their are nowadays due to the politics in these nike, addidas and 247 camps. From 5 stars to no stars. It is what it is.