Prized portal DT David Blay commits to Miami

DMoney

Yesterday at 2:02 PM 1 min read

Miami landed one of the fastest rising defensive linemen in the nation with the commitment of Louisiana Tech DT David Blay.

A four-star Portal prospect, Blay made First-Team All-Conference USA this season with 46 tackles, 10.5 TFLs, and 6.5 sacks. He was particularly dominant against Arkansas, with 5 tackles, 2 TFLs and a sack. One source said he was “the best player on the field” against the SEC opponent.

The 6’4, 303-pound Blay is a native of the Philadelphia suburbs. He originally signed with D2 West Chester as a 6’2, 280-pound unrated prospect. Blay blossomed after a redshirt year, with 39 tackles, 13 TFLs and five sacks. He then transferred to Louisiana Tech, where he made 16 tackles as a redshirt sophomore before his breakout junior campaign.

Blay earned a 76.9 run defense grade from PFF, and a 64.7 pass rush grade. The Canes targeted a premium DT to pair with homegrown talent in Ahmad Moten, Justin Scott, and Josh Horton.

Blay chose Miami over Penn State, Oklahoma, USC and Illinois.

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cway313

Yesterday at 2:14 PM

I like this pickup a lot.

DMoney

Yesterday at 2:14 PM

skyman said:
You have to be a source to say someone was best player on field now? **** sound made up

We can watch the game and see if he's right.

Something else to consider- Miami has a lot of ties to Louisiana Tech's staff. They had rave reviews of his ability and upside.

Cylo

Yesterday at 2:15 PM

DMoney said:
Miami landed one of the fastest rising defensive linemen in the nation with the commitment of Louisiana Tech DT David Blay.

A four-star Portal prospect, Blay made First-Team All-Conference USA this season with 46 tackles, 10.5 TFLs, and 6.5 sacks. He was particularly dominant against Arkansas, with 5 tackles, 2 TFLs and a sack. One source said he was “the best player on the field” against the SEC opponent.

The 6’4, 303-pound Blay is a native of the Philadelphia suburbs. He originally signed with D2 West Chester as a 6’2, 280-pound unrated prospect. Blay blossomed after a redshirt year, with 39 tackles, 13 TFLs and five sacks. He then transferred to Louisiana Tech, where he made 16 tackles as a redshirt sophomore before his breakout junior campaign.

Blay earned a 76.9 run defense grade from PFF, and a 64.7 pass rush grade. The Canes targeted a premium DT to pair with homegrown talent in Ahmad Moten, Justin Scott, and Josh Horton.

Blay chose Miami over Penn State.

I'm watching SMU getting smoked and had no clue Blay had signed with Miami. Welcome to the U

NJshoreCane

Yesterday at 2:16 PM

Defense man, defense.

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smack99

Yesterday at 2:16 PM

Hurracanes said:
My concern is we are in trouble if an injury takes place. I expect them to bring another DT.

Need another on the level of Blay. This **** sure isn’t enough. 24 class was really good at the position but we shouldn’t be relying on them to start this year. Horton has injury issues and Moten isn’t anything special.

PRcane787

Yesterday at 2:16 PM

Big get.. LETS FVCCING GO!!

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skyman

Yesterday at 2:17 PM

DMoney said:
We can watch the game and see if he's right.

Something else to consider- Miami has a lot of ties to Louisiana Tech's staff. They had rave reviews of his ability and upside.

I just dont understand why it has to be a source. Like you need to be a secret to say someone is a good player nowadays, just seemed weird when I read it but Im on edge watching these ****** playoff games that we not a part of because defense cant set edge, dont know assignments, confused in Atlanta smfh.. Will never forget that collapse

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sedlst11

Yesterday at 2:17 PM

skyman said:
You have to be a source to say someone was best player on field now? **** sound made up

Everything ok?

Problem2

Yesterday at 2:18 PM

I'd be skeptical about adding another DT, you don't want any of the young guys to portal. Gotta play them

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skyman

Yesterday at 2:18 PM

sedlst11 said:
Everything ok?

****ed watching these playoffs, dont mind me. Still weird to me but whatever.

301cane

Yesterday at 2:20 PM

Alex Del Piero

Yesterday at 2:20 PM

Gocanes1990 said:
Love what we’re doing here. Pairing 24 o with 25 d

24 O is not coming back unless Cam has a lost twin brother with 1-year of eligibility left.

Or

Unless we start to recruit portal QBs like the big boys.

TemplarCane

Yesterday at 2:21 PM

NICE

DusseDez

Yesterday at 2:21 PM

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LETS GO!!!!!! Welcome home kid

Odysseus

Yesterday at 2:22 PM

Now this is big time

Yesterday at 2:24 PM

Problem2 said:
I'd be skeptical about adding another DT, you don't want any of the young guys to portal. Gotta play them

This is how I feel about DT and Edge. We need some of those expensive high school lineman to be ready. Otherwise we’ll be watching them play for SMU in 2 years

DMoney

Yesterday at 2:27 PM

madsworldcane said:
What is the deal with Artavius Jones. He is never mentioned

Very talented, still young in his development.

Calinative

Yesterday at 2:28 PM

smack99 said:
Need another on the level of Blay. This **** sure isn’t enough. 24 class was really good at the position but we shouldn’t be relying on them to start this year. Horton has injury issues and Moten isn’t anything special.

Nah. Need an Edge more now.