Hurricanes flip defensive lineman Isaac Chukwurah from Penn State

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For the third day in a row, the Miami Hurricanes added a new player to their 2026 class. And for the second day in a row, it came at the expense of a team that fired its coach.

One day after UM landed edge rusher DeAnthony Lafayette, a former LSU commit who backed off his commitment when the Tigers fired Brian Kelly, the Hurricanes flipped 2026 defensive tackle Isaac Chukwurah from Penn State, which fired James Franklin last month.

Chukwurah is listed as the No. 60 defensive tackle and No. 506 player in the 2026 class, according to 247Sports’ composite rankings. He is the No. 2 prospect in the state of Delaware.

The standout defensive tackle, who also had offers from N.C. State, Syracuse and West Virginia, among others, is listed at 6 foot 2 and 265 pounds.

Chukwurah has played both offense and defense in high school, and the Hurricanes staff likes his length, motor and ability to play with violence and resilience, a UM source said. He is strong rushing the passer and stopping the run.

Chukwurah is the seventh defensive lineman in the Hurricanes’ 2026 class and the fourth defensive tackle, joining recent four-star Clemson flip Keshawn Stancil and three-star prospects Anthony Kennedy Jr., Tyson Bacon and Frederic Sainteus.

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