An upperclassman defensive lineman has decided to enter the transfer portal.

Redshirt junior Tyreic Martin took to social media to announce he would be entering the NCAA Transfer Portal.

Martin has one year of eligibility remaining at the college level.

Martin delivered the following message in Instagram:

“After careful consideration and discussing my future with my parents, I have decided to enter the transfer portal as a graduate transfer. I want to thank coach Diaz, the staff, and my teammates for an incredible 3.5 years at the University of Miami. I have made some life long friendships and bonds with my teammates. I wish them nothing but blessings and success. I am so fortunate and thankful for having some of the best coaches who have taught me so much on and off the field. But most importantly you showed me what it means to be a Cane.”

Martin played in one game during the 2019 season, seeing action against FCS opponent Bethune-Cookman.

According to Pro Football Focus, Martin earned seven snaps of action on defense in that game. He was not credited with a tackle.

The previous season, Martin only played against FCS opponent Savannah State.

Martin never played on defense against a FBS level opponent.

Martin hails from Valley High School in Lanett, Alabama. The Hurricanes beat out Missouri and South Carolina for his commitment during Mark Richt’s transition recruiting class in 2016.

Martin was rated a three-star prospect according to 247Sports.

Even though he would be a senior, Martin did not project into the playing rotation at defensive tackle in 2020.

The current UM coaching staff is high on a trio of freshmen that redshirted in 2019 in Jason Blissett, Jared Harrison-Hunte, and Jalar Holley.

The Hurricanes also have rising senior Jon Ford, rising junior Nesta Silvera, and rising sophomore Jordan Miller still on the roster. Ford was a regular starter for the Hurricanes in 2019.