Tight ends for the Miami Hurricanes have the potential to excel this season
Miami’s rich history in this position has earned them the moniker “Tight End U.” The Hurricanes were the college home of many famous players, including Greg Olsen, David Njoku, Jimmy Graham, Bubba Franks, and Jeremy Shockey.
Miami’s tight ends combined for just 154 receiving yards and two scores on just eighteen catches during the previous season. There were several causes for the decline. Predicted to be the best receiver at the position, Elijah Arroyo missed the most of the season due to injury.
Tyler Van Dyke, a former starting quarterback, frequently disregarded open tight ends. For the majority of the season, Cam McCormick, the starting tight end for Miami, is a darn solid blocker. Whatever the justifications or pretexts, it’s time to reinstate Tight End U in Miami’s passing game.
A new quarterback might give Miami the spark it needs.
Cam Ward has excellent field vision. At Washington State, he gave his tight ends more attention than Van Dyke and Emory Williams did during the previous Miami season. Last year, four Wazzu TEs totaled 425 receiving yards between them.
There is emerging TE talent in Miami.
Riley Williams is the one I have the most faith in. The former 4-Star prospect, who is now in his second year at IMG Academy, showed exceptional hand skills during his high school career. The 240-pound, 6-6 player can cause mismatches because of his height and agility. With 72 receiving yards and a score, he led all Miami tight ends in the previous season.
Elijah Arroyo can breakout if he can maintain his health. Despite having some of the team’s worst injury luck, he prepared well and demonstrated promise in 2021 as a true freshman.
Elijah Lofton and Jackson Carver have promising futures. Entering his sophomore year, Carver shares Williams’ stature as a human tower at 6 feet 6 inches. One of the nation’s most versatile signees is Lofton, a true freshman. He may be positioned as a tailback, fullback, H-back, or regular tight end