David Blay Jr.

David Blay Jr. is a defensive lineman for the Miami football team. He was recently mentioned in news articles covering the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game on December 31, 2025. Specifically, he was noted as being part of the Miami defense that attempted to stop Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith during a play where Smith scored a touchdown. Blay Jr. is identified by his jersey number 11. His involvement in this high-profile college football playoff game makes him a point of interest in discussions about the game's outcomes and the performance of the Miami team against a top opponent like Ohio State.