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Eagles DL Coach Excited for Hurricanes' Success
Former Miami player and current Eagles assistant Clint Hurtt praises his alma mater's football program.
Feb. 22, 2026 at 7:22pm
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Clint Hurtt, a former defensive tackle for the Miami Hurricanes who is now the defensive line coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, expressed his excitement about the recent success of the Miami football program during an interview at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.
Why it matters
Hurtt's comments highlight the pride and connection that former Miami players still feel towards their alma mater, even as they go on to successful careers in the NFL. His perspective provides insight into how the Hurricanes' resurgence is being viewed by those with deep ties to the program.
The details
Hurtt, who played for Miami from 2002 to 2005, praised the work of current Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal and the overall direction of the program. He expressed optimism about Miami's ability to continue building on its recent achievements and compete at the highest levels of college football.
- Hurtt's comments were made during an interview at the 2026 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama on February 22, 2026.
The players
Clint Hurtt
A former defensive tackle for the Miami Hurricanes from 2002 to 2005 who is currently the defensive line coach for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Mario Cristobal
The current head coach of the Miami Hurricanes football program.
What they’re saying
“I'm really excited about the direction of the Miami program. Coach Cristobal is doing a great job and the team is headed in the right direction.”
— Clint Hurtt, Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Line Coach
The takeaway
Hurtt's positive comments about his alma mater's football program demonstrate the lasting connections that former Miami players maintain with the university, even as they go on to successful careers in the NFL. His perspective provides insight into how the Hurricanes' resurgence is being viewed by those with deep ties to the program.
