Miami Hurricanes Depth Chart

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Depth Chart· Updated Sep 18, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 10
    93
    Darian MensahRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 5
    79
    Luke NickelRS FR
  3. 15
    69
    Judd AndersonRS SO
RB
  1. 4
    91
    Mark Fletcher Jr.SR
    Starter
  2. 6
    81
    CharMar BrownRS JR/TR
  3. 0
    77
    Girard Pringle Jr.SO
WR-X
  1. 3
    88
    Joshua MooreSO
    Starter
  2. 8
    79
    Vandrevius JacobsRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 19
    64
    Milan ParrisFR
WR-Z
  1. 18
    93
    Cooper BarkateGR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 7
    75
    Daylyn UpshawRS FR
  3. 12
    64
    Somourian WingoFR
SLOT
  1. 1
    91
    Malachi ToneySO
    Starter
  2. 13
    70
    Vance SpaffordFR
TE
  1. 9
    89
    Elija LoftonJR
    Starter
  2. 87
    70
    Gavin MuellerFR
  3. 14
    64
    Israel BriggsFR
LT
  1. 63
    85
    Samson OkunlolaRS JR
    Starter
  2. 71
    79
    Jamal MeriweatherRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 73
    69
    Jaden WilkersonRS FR
LG
  1. 65
    85
    Seuseu AlofaituliSO
    Starter
  2. 58
    70
    Ben CongdonFR
  3. 56
    69
    Johnathan ClineRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
C
  1. 76
    76
    Ryan RodriguezRS SR
    Starter
  2. 57
    70
    Rhys WoodrowFR
RG
  1. 66
    85
    Max BuchananSO
    Starter
  2. 79
    70
    Jackson CantwellFR
RT
  1. 78
    81
    Matthew McCoyRS SR
    Starter
  2. 75
    70
    Jacob HawksSO/TR
  3. 77
    69
    Juan MinayaRS SO

Next game kickoff time

Miami Hurricanes plays Wake Forest away on Fri, Sep 18. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachMario Cristobalsince 2022
Offensive CoordinatorShannon Dawson
Defensive CoordinatorCorey Hetherman

What's Next

Who do they play next?at Wake Forest · Fri, Sep 18 · 07:30 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Darian Mensah — starting quarterback for MiamiHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Miami
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #8 IN WS POWER

    2025 SP+: 24.7

    85%

    Roster talent: 91st percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #9 national

    6%

    Returning production: 37%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    13 adds in two-deep · avg 87 OVR · top add: D. Wilson II (DE, 96, from Missouri)

    Coach MiamiTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 18, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Miami?

    Miami Hurricanes starting lineup

    Darian Mensah is the projected starting quarterback for Miami as of September 18, 2026. Luke Nickel is listed second.

    Miami also projects Mark Fletcher Jr. at running back, Joshua Moore at wide receiver and Elija Lofton at tight end.

    The full Miami Hurricanes two-deep was last updated September 18, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Darian Mensah · QBMark Fletcher Jr. · RBJoshua Moore · WR-XElija Lofton · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Miami's starting quarterback?
    Darian Mensah is the projected starting quarterback for Miami as of September 18, 2026. Luke Nickel is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Miami?
    Mark Fletcher Jr. is the projected starter at running back for Miami, with CharMar Brown listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Miami?
    Joshua Moore is the projected starter at wide receiver for Miami, with Vandrevius Jacobs listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Miami?
    Elija Lofton is the projected starter at tight end for Miami, with Gavin Mueller listed second.
    When was the Miami Hurricanes depth chart last updated?
    The Miami Hurricanes depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 18, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Miami's record last season?
    Miami Hurricanes finished 13-3 (6-2 in ACC play).
    When does Miami Hurricanes play next?
    Miami Hurricanes plays Wake Forest away on Fri, Sep 18. The listed kickoff time is 07:30 PM ET.

    Full Miami roster

    Every player on the Miami Hurricanes depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Joshua Moore, Vandrevius Jacobs, Milan Parris

    WR: Cooper Barkate, Daylyn Upshaw, Somourian Wingo

    WR: Malachi Toney, Vance Spafford

    LT: Samson Okunlola, Jamal Meriweather, Jaden Wilkerson

    LG: Seuseu Alofaituli, Ben Congdon, Johnathan Cline

    C: Ryan Rodriguez, Rhys Woodrow

    RG: Max Buchanan, Jackson Cantwell

    RT: Matthew McCoy, Jacob Hawks, Juan Minaya

    TE: Elija Lofton, Gavin Mueller, Israel Briggs, Owen Ruskavich

    QB: Darian Mensah, Luke Nickel, Judd Anderson

    RB: Mark Fletcher Jr., CharMar Brown, Girard Pringle Jr., Javian Mallory

    Defense

    DE: Damon Wilson II, Armondo Blount, Asharri Charles

    DT: Justin Scott, Keona Davis, Mykah Newton

    DT: Ahmad Moten Sr., Jarquez Carter

    DE: Marquise Lightfoot, Herbert Scroggins III, Booker Pickett Jr.

    WLB: Chase Smith, Cam Pruitt, Ezekiel Marcelin Jr.

    MLB: Mohamed Toure, Kamal Bonner, Kellen Wiley Jr.

    CB: Damari Brown, Camdin Portis, Ryan Mack

    SS: Bryce Fitzgerald, JJ Dunnigan, Cortez Redding

    FS: Zechariah Poyser, Isaiah Taylor

    CB: Xavier Lucas, Ethan O'Connor

    NB: Omar Thornton, Chris Ewald Jr.

    RES: Luka Gilbert, Romanas Frederique Jr., Ja'Boree Antoine, Jordan Lyle, Dylan Day

    Special Teams

    PT: Dylan Joyce, Tucker Tevepaugh

    PK: Jake Weinberg, Jack Olsen, Will Rocha

    KO: Jake Weinberg, Jack Olsen, Will Rocha

    LS: Adam Booker, Vance Diepenbrock

    H: Dylan Joyce, Tucker Tevepaugh

    PR: Malachi Toney, Cooper Barkate

    KR: Girard Pringle Jr., Javian Mallory