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Miami junior DE Joe Jackson becomes second Canes underclassman to declare for NFL Draft

New Miami Hurricanes coach Manny Diaz, the Canes’ former defensive coordinator, had a bearing on the return of starting star linebackers Michael Pinckney, Shaq Quarterman and Zach McCloud for their senior seasons.

But teammate Joe Jackson is heading to the NFL.

Jackson, the University of Miami’s gifted defensive end, posted on social media Thursday that he will enter the NFL Draft.

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A post shared by Joseph Jackson (@joejack_99) on Jan 3, 2019 at 8:10am PST

“So excited to announce I’ve officially joined the @rocnationsports family,’’ Jackson posted on Instagram.