DeAnthony Lafayette
Freshman defensive lineman on Miami's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′1″ · 230 lb · Lake Nona, FL
Recruiting
EDGE recruit
No. 343 nationally · Signed with Miami
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive lineman on Miami's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 4-star recruit to Miami in 2026.
DeAnthony Lafayette
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Miami4-star out of Lake Nona
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mario Cristobal
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A four-star recruit at defensive lineman for Miami -- now projected at an All-Conference level up front.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in hit power and pursuit.
Miami has produced 20 All-Conference defensive linemen and 1 All-Americans. 14 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2012. Rueben Bain Jr. was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Miami
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Miami
Returning around him
- 9 Miami players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -8 net (12 in / 20 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Miami · Last season: 13-3 (AP #10) · Talent rank #12 · 2026 recruiting class #9
The defensive line · Miami
- #99Ahmad Moten9 tackles for loss · 2025
- #10Damon Wilson Jr.9 tackles for loss · 2025
- #5Justin Scott6.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #8Marquise Lightfoot5.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #88DeAnthony Lafayetteno box-score line yet
14 more on the roster · Miami team page