The firing of LSU head coach Brian Kelly on Sunday could impact the 2026 Miami roster. ESPN speculated Miami could clip five-star 2026 LSU defensive commit Lamar Brown and the potential for star freshman cornerback D.J. Pickett to enter the transfer portal.
According to ESPN, Pickett has permitted seven receptions for 70 yards on 16 targets in 2025 with no touchdowns allowed and one interception in seven games. Pickett is the cousin of Miami defensive lineman Booker Pickett Jr. and his brother, 2026 Miami offensive tackle commit Canon Pickett.
Canon Pickett lobbied for Brown on Sunday by posting a GIF from the video of the Will Smith song with the caption "Welcome To Miami.