In a stunning twist, Miami freshman safety Isaiah Thomas, a three-star recruit from the 2024 class, has officially entered the transfer portal, as reported by Pete Nakos of On3. Despite his signing as one of the top prospects from Clearwater Academy International, Thomas didn’t see any action on the field for Miami in 2024, becoming the 13th player from the Hurricanes to enter the 2025 transfer portal.
Standing at 6’2″ and weighing in at 200 pounds, Thomas boasts solid physicality for a safety, but his journey has been far from smooth. After missing his senior season of high school due to a torn ACL, Thomas enters his next chapter with two full years without competitive football under his belt. Initially signed as the 610th overall recruit and the 81st-best player in Florida, Thomas was part of a stacked 2024 Miami safety class that also featured four-star talent like Bryce Fitzgerald.
The decision to transfer comes as Miami’s defensive backfield continues to evolve. With rising stars like Zaquan Patterson and new additions like Zechariah Poyser from Jacksonville State, the Hurricanes’ secondary is gearing up for a fierce 2025 season. Adding to that firepower are four-star cornerbacks Jaboree Antonie, Chris Ewald, and Amari Wallace, all joining the ranks this year, plus incoming transfer cornerbacks Charles Brantley and Emmanuel Karnley.
As the transfer portal heats up, Miami’s secondary is poised for a complete overhaul, with standout players like Dylan Day and Ryan Mack ready to step into their roles after strong freshman campaigns. The Hurricanes have set their sights on boosting their defensive game for 2025, with eyes firmly on future transfer targets. The action is far from over — Miami is just getting started.
