New Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman transfer Keona Davis spoke with the media father Tuesday's No. 9 practice.
Here is everything he had to say about adjusting to the Miami life, why he chose to come to Miami, and more:
Q: On his adjustment to Miami:
It’s going pretty good, getting better day by day, learning more and more. I just feel like Miami, in general, my father’s from out here, so I’ve got a lot of family out here. I meet somebody new every day, so I’m loving it here.
Q: The way that you're being used here as a defensive lineman, is it different or the same?
It's not any different. I'm still being moved around, being used in different positions, being put where I see the same I was in Nebraska.
Q: Being able to play inside, being able to play on the edge, just how valuable is that, and how much do you embrace being able to move all around the line if needed?
I like it a lot. I'm not set in just one box. I can use multiple tools. That's a tackle, that's an edge. I feel like that would be very helpful when I get to the league.
Q: What really pushed you to go in the portal and make this change to come to Miami?
I was looking for something new. I had a great time at Nebraska, a great program, but I feel like I just had to go.
Q: On whether he’s had a chance to learn from former Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr., who has been out at practice as he prepares for the NFL Draft:
I’ve learned quite a lot. Just earlier when we were doing reps on the tire dummy, he came up to me, telling me ‘here’s a few tips. I’m throwing my hands too early, or I’m just throwing a little too late. It’s really helpful.
Here is everything he had to say about adjusting to the Miami life, why he chose to come to Miami, and more:
Q: On his adjustment to Miami:
It’s going pretty good, getting better day by day, learning more and more. I just feel like Miami, in general, my father’s from out here, so I’ve got a lot of family out here. I meet somebody new every day, so I’m loving it here.
Q: The way that you're being used here as a defensive lineman, is it different or the same?
It's not any different. I'm still being moved around, being used in different positions, being put where I see the same I was in Nebraska.
Q: Being able to play inside, being able to play on the edge, just how valuable is that, and how much do you embrace being able to move all around the line if needed?
I like it a lot. I'm not set in just one box. I can use multiple tools. That's a tackle, that's an edge. I feel like that would be very helpful when I get to the league.
Q: What really pushed you to go in the portal and make this change to come to Miami?
I was looking for something new. I had a great time at Nebraska, a great program, but I feel like I just had to go.
Q: On whether he’s had a chance to learn from former Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr., who has been out at practice as he prepares for the NFL Draft:
I’ve learned quite a lot. Just earlier when we were doing reps on the tire dummy, he came up to me, telling me ‘here’s a few tips. I’m throwing my hands too early, or I’m just throwing a little too late. It’s really helpful.
