NC State continued to reshape its 2026 football roster this week with the addition of two key transfer commitments from Miami: linebacker Raul Aguirre and wide receiver Joshisa Trader.
Miami is coming off a loss in the CFP National Championship. They will still be a solid program in 2026. Miami will probably be in the Top 15 to start the season and be the favorite in the ACC, but they have lost players in the College Football Transfer Portal.
Miami wide receiver Joshisa “JoJo” Trader (6’1”, 182 pounds) is transferring to NC State, according to reports. Trader just wrapped up his sophomore season with the Hurricanes, appearing in 11 games and finishing with 13 receptions for 178 yards and one touchdown.
According to reports, NC State is showing interest in Miami transfer wide receiver Joshisa Trader as the Wolfpack continue to evaluate options in the Transfer Portal.
With an extended period for players entering and exiting the portal, the Miami Hurricanes have lost and gained players since the National Championship loss.
Mario Cristobal and the Miami Hurricanes sustained a loss in the receiving corps, seeing Joshisa Trader enter the transfer portal. Trader announced his decision to move on via social media, per college football insider Matt Zenitz.
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — The Miami Hurricanes started the season with endless depth at their receiver position. Malachi Toney, CJ Daniels, Joshisa Trader, and others were ready to make a mark, but one was in a different position.
One question has run through the mind of every Miami Hurricane fan each week since Notre Dame — where is Joshisa Trader? It has gotten to a point that even two-time NFL MVP and South Florida legend Lamar Jackson is starting to question where the talented sophomore that he heard and watched during his early years in high school is.
No. 2 Miami has been operating at another level this season, and it has been without one of its Ferraris on the lot. Sophomore receiver Joshisa Trader hasn't been on the field like most would like to see this season for the Canes.
The Miami Hurricanes have officially set their roster numbers, and the all-important No. 1 for the Canes has been placed on sophomore Joshisa Trader and transfer linebacker Mohomd Toure.
The Miami Hurricanes had one of the greatest seasons on the offensive side of the ball in program history. Cam Ward shattered program single-season records on the way to All-American and Heisman finalist honors.
There are high expectations for the 2025 Miami Hurricanes, and the spotlight starts shining on Mario Cristobal's team on August 31 when the 'Canes welcome Notre Dame into Hard Rock Stadium.