Mykah Newton Flips Commitment From NC State To The Miami Hurricanes
![Newberry Panthers Mykah Newton (9) tries to sack \h7u\ in the first half. The Hawthorne Hornets hosted the Newberry Panthers at Hawthorne High School in Hawthorne, FL on Friday, November 17, 2023 in the Class 1R-Region 4 Semifinals. Hawthorne lead 21-0 at the half. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,x_0,y_77,w_4111,h_2312/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/all_hurricanes/01j5f7kq6hsgf6rz4m7r.jpg "Newberry Panthers Mykah Newton (9) tries to sack \h7u\ in the first half. The Hawthorne Hornets hosted the Newberry Panthers at Hawthorne High School in Hawthorne, FL on Friday, November 17, 2023 in the Class 1R-Region 4 Semifinals. Hawthorne lead 21-0 at the half. [Doug Engle/Ocala Star Banner]")
The Miami Hurricanes added its second 2025 edge rusher flipping three-star prospect Mykah Newton from North Carolina State on Friday.
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Newton has been a monster during his three years of high school He has 152 tackles., 45.0 tackles for loss, 27.0 sacks, 16.0 quarterback hurries, 2.0 passes defended, 3.0 fumble recoveries, and 5.0 forced fumbles and he still has another season to play.
One of the main reasons for the commitment flip is to work with Hall of Famer Jason Taylor on the defensive line. Developing players is one of his specialties and is a draw for many recruits to come and work on their craft and improve their chances of being a pro.
This commitment bolsters the growing defense the team has started to see over the past number of years. Year after year, there have been standout talents. come from the unknown because of the hard work and dedication that is put into the player's craft from a coaching perspective and players.
Newton has that drive to be excellent and his determination to be thrown into the fire with the Hurricanes will only aid to his goals. The Hurricanes get another gem out of the recruiting ranks as the 2025 class continues to grow with productive talent.
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Justice Sandle is a graduate of Mississippi State University earning a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Communications with a concentration in Print and Digital Journalism. During his time in Starkville, he spent a year as an intern working for Mississippi State On SI primarily covering basketball, football, baseball, and soccer while writing, recording, and creating multimedia stories during his tenor. Since graduating, he has assumed the role of lead staff writer for Miami Hurricanes On SI covering football, basketball, baseball, and all things Hurricanes related.