WELCOME to the U, DeAnthony Lafayette!

Miami has flipped four-star edge DeAnthony Lafayette (Orlando, FL - Lake Nona) from LSU on Monday evening.

DeAnthony is the 27th verbal commitment to Miami’s 2026 recruiting class, now ranked #11 in the nation and #1 in the ACC.

At 6’-1”/230, DeAnthony is rated 89, ranked the #36 edge and the #391 overall prospect in the 2026 recruiting class, according to the 247Sports Composite ratings and rankings.

DeAnthony is a multi-sport athlete, competing in both football and track & field (shot put & discuss). As a junior, DeAnthony tallied 73 tackles, 40 QBHs and 17.5 sacks in 11 games, per MaxPreps.

Andrew Ivins, 247Sports Director of Scouting, posted the following evaluation of DeAnthony in July.

“Violent and compact edge defender with jarring production on Friday nights that can rush, crush and close. Falls below usual height standards, but has surprising length in the arms and outstanding power in the lower half. Launches out of his stance with an explosive first step and initiates contact with lead hands. Impressive at reading a tackle's weight and finding their weakness. Can dip and twist while turning the corner, building momentum in the process with his body control and core balance. Naturally low to the ground, which in turn allows him to dart inside and wreck a run design. Lack of physical traits reduces margin for error, but lunch-pail effort results in plenty of hustle stops as he’s quick to retrace and redirect. Projects as a potential impact rotational rusher at the Power Four level that can win with speed and force.”

DeAnthony joins fellow edge commit Asharri Charles on coach Jason Taylor’s defensive line.

WELCOME to the U, DeAnthony! WELCOME to the family!

GO CANES!