Ethan O’Connor brings starter-level ball skills and corner depth to Miami
O’Connor arrived at Miami as one of the transfer portal’s better-regarded defensive backs and quickly validated the hype: in the 2025 season, he started all 12 games at Washington State, posted 32 tackles, 4 interceptions, and 8 pass breakups, then became part of Miami’s rotation in 2025. The draw is clear—length, zone instincts, and real playmaking juice at the catch point, plus enough composure to stay on the field in big moments. He looks like a smart fit for teams that value disciplined coverage and turnover creation over pure thump.
