Miami quarterback D’Eriq King announced on Saturday that he is returning to the team for the 2021 season, which is huge news for the Hurricanes.
King moved to Miami from Houston for 2020, believing he would only get one season to play. But due to the coronavirus pandemic, all players were given an extra year to qualify if they chose to take it.
In recent weeks, King has said he should not yet make a decision about his future. On Saturday, he announced on social media that he has decided to come back as the Hurricanes prepare for the Cheez-It Bowl against Oklahoma State on Tuesday in Orlando, Florida.
Made a decision. pic.twitter.com/dkBf1PAA6Z
– King (@DeriqKing_) December 26, 2020
This season, King threw for 2,573 yards, 22 touchdowns and only five interceptions while completing 63.6% of his passes. He’s also rushed for 520 yards and four touchdowns.
With King, for the first time since the mid-2000s, the Hurricanes have an elite quarterback to build around.