Miami lands former Florida State, Oregon State DB Conrad Hussey in portal

Hussey has a ton of talent, so Miami will undoubtedly be happy to have him. The real question is, can he put it all together now with the Hurricanes?

Jan. 27, 2026 at 7:55pm

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The Miami Hurricanes have landed former Florida State and Oregon State defensive back Conrad Hussey through the transfer portal. Hussey, a highly-touted recruit from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, played two seasons at Florida State before transferring to Oregon State for the 2025 season. He is now headed to Miami, where the Hurricanes hope he can reach his full potential.

Why it matters

Miami is looking to make a return to the College Football Playoff national championship next season, and adding a talented defensive back like Hussey could bolster their secondary. However, Hussey has had some off-field issues in the past, so the Hurricanes will be hoping he can stay focused and avoid any further problems.

The details

Hussey was ranked as the No. 9 safety in the 2023 recruiting class coming out of high school at St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale. He played in 24 games over two seasons at Florida State, but his numbers declined in 2024 and he was dismissed from the team ahead of the 2025 season after reportedly getting into an altercation with a position coach. He then transferred to Oregon State, where he appeared in just three games in 2025.

  • Hussey committed to Florida State out of high school in 2023.
  • He played in 24 games over two seasons at Florida State from 2023 to 2024.
  • Hussey was dismissed from the Florida State team ahead of the 2025 season.
  • He transferred to Oregon State for the 2025 season, appearing in just three games.
  • Hussey has now signed with the Miami Hurricanes for the upcoming 2026 season.

The players

Conrad Hussey

A former defensive back who played at Florida State and Oregon State before transferring to Miami.

Mario Cristobal

The head coach of the Miami Hurricanes football team.

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What they’re saying

“Hussey has a ton of talent, so Miami will undoubtedly be happy to have him. The real question is, can he put it all together now with the Hurricanes?”

— Andrew Kulha, Sports Writer

What’s next

Hussey will look to make an immediate impact in Miami's secondary and help the Hurricanes return to the College Football Playoff in 2026.

The takeaway

The addition of Conrad Hussey is a high-upside move for Miami, but the Hurricanes will need to ensure he can stay focused and avoid the off-field issues that have plagued him in the past. If Hussey can reach his full potential, he could be a key piece in Miami's quest to win a national championship.