Some observations by Gaby:
-The offensive and defensive line were going at it with Alex Mirabal’s group working on some run blocking sets that displayed plenty of movement by the front. It was tight end Cam McCormick paired with the first-team offensive line during these runs. The Oregon transfer was brought in to be a physical presence at the line of scrimmage and will play a key role in helping Miami establish the run.
-Nyjalik Kelly still seems to have the edge over Jahfari Harvey over a week into fall camp. The rest of the defensive line looked the same as far as the lineup with Leonard Taylor, Branson Deen, and Akheem Mesidor making up that first unit.
-Nathaniel Joseph got some work with the outside receivers with Xavier Restrepo working on the inside of him. It was interesting to see both slots on the field. Joseph is looking like a strong candidate to backup the veteran here in fall camp and looks to continue to push for plenty of playing time.
-Ajay Allen looks like a natural pass catcher out of the backfield. The Nebraska transfer has generated buzz since arriving at Miami and is working behind incumbent Henry Parrish. True freshman Mark Fletcher was working behind Allen. Don Chaney has been running 4th
-One person who flashed during block shedding drills was true freshman linebacker Malik Bryant. Javion Cohen had a strong rep on Francisco Mauigoa. Samson Okunlola and Anez Cooper were a few more offensive lineman who performed well during block shedding against linebackers.
-Bryant, Raul Aguirre, Keontra Smith (against Francis Mauigoa) and KJ Cloyd were a few more with a win against the offensive line.
-Daryl Porter got an opportunity to kick things off as the outside cornerback alongside Davonte Brown and Jaden Davis (nickel). That second corner spot seems to be a position that’s up for grabs here in fall.
