Miami has done well in recent years in acquiring talented defensive linemen who can play both inside and outside, and Mykah Newton is the latest edition. The Gainesville, FL, product signed with Miami on Wednesday.

The 6'3" 250-plus pounder flipped from NC State to Miami just before the 2024 season and stuck with the Hurricanes through signing day.

Newton adds another versatile defensive lineman to the roster. He can essentially grow into a Rueben Bain or Akheem Mesidor, playing both inside and outside on the defensive line.

His versatility should be valuable to the D-Line in the future. Along with Donta Simpson, he is one of two players from the 2025 class who play on the inside of the line.

The flip from NC State also indicates that the Miami staff can lure in-state talents to opt to stay in the Sunshine State.

"I always kind of liked Miami, you know, due to growing up in Florida, and the legacy behind them is amazing."

Newton was productive in his senior season. He tallied 60 tackles, including 21 for loss. He also added nine sacks and 14 hurries. He has over 200 total tackles for his career, including 66 tackles for loss. He has 36 career sacks.

Former first-round pick Brandon Graham is nearly identical in size to Newton right now. Newton has the potential to be bigger and stronger than Graham, and his versatility on the line is very similar to that of the NFL veteran.

Both have a high motor that does not stop. Newton has the potential to be in the rotation heavy if he continues to develop and put forth maximum effort, which is what you see on tape.

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