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How a Miami Hurricanes defensive line recruit became one of New York’s top running backs

The Miami Hurricanes’ Class of 2019 took some hits in the past week, but as multiple players defected from the recruiting class, Jason Blissett doubled down on his commitment.

A three-star defensive tackle in the 247Sports.com composite rankings, Blissett announced on Twitter on Thursday he would shut down his recruitment. The senior from Poly Prep Country Day in Brooklyn will sign his National Letter of Intent in December, although he won’t be able to early enroll.

From afar, Miami views Blissett as one of the more intriguing prospects in the 2019. The defensive lineman wrapped up his final high school season Saturday as Poly Prep fell to Rye (N.