The Miami Hurricanes had a successful 2024 recruiting cycle, securing one of the nation’s top defensive line classes. They are now actively prioritizing the strengthening of their trenches in the ongoing 2025 cycle. Notably, Jarquez Carter, a promising defensive lineman from Newberry, Florida, has emerged as a standout in this recruitment effort. Scheduled to attend Miami’s Junior Day on January 27, Carter’s participation underscores the Hurricanes’ strong interest in his potential
While Carter received an offer from the Hurricanes in June, his recruitment journey has been notably impressive. He has garnered attention from prestigious institutions, including Notre Dame, Penn State, Michigan, Ohio State, Washington, and most recently, USC. With a height of 6 feet 2 inches and a weight of 284 pounds, Carter is recognized as a formidable defensive presence.
Over the past year, Carter has actively attended game-day visits to prominent football programs such as Florida State, Florida, and Central Florida. In December, he extended his exploration with an unofficial visit to Tennessee.
Carter’s on-field performance at Newberry, as reported by MaxPreps, has been noteworthy across three seasons, accumulating an impressive stat line of 228 tackles, 81 tackles for loss, 26 sacks, three forced fumbles, two pass deflections, and a fumble recovery. His impactful contributions have consistently propelled the Panthers to Florida’s 1R playoffs for three consecutive seasons.
According to the 2025 rankings by 247Sports, Carter holds the 44th position nationally among defensive linemen and carries a three-star prospect status. Miami’s active pursuit of this emerging talent further emphasizes their dedication to strengthening and securing their defensive line for the foreseeable future.
