Miami Hurricanes Stock Report Following Week 2

The Miami Hurricanes are formally 2-0 they usually have not regarded half-bad within the course of. They’re averaging 50 factors per recreation and the protection nonetheless seems like this group’s finest unit. The Canes will journey to School Station, Texas, to tackle No. 24 Texas A&M in Week 3. Here is a have a look at which gamers’ shares are on the transfer main as much as Miami’s first Energy 5 matchup of 2022. 

Inventory Up

DL Nyjalik Kelly 

Week 2 Stats: Two tackles, one sack

The defensive entrance starred on Saturday, notably within the second half. Miami’s entrance seven dominated the Southern Miss offensive line and held them to only 33 yards dashing.

Kelly, a real freshman, performed solely ten snaps within the recreation however regarded each bit as seasoned because the Canes’ veteran linemen. He stormed into the backfield for his first profession sack and did an efficient job holding the sting. 

The Hurricanes performed 13 defensive linemen on Saturday and can seemingly proceed to make use of a heavy rotation up entrance. Coaches talked about in the beginning of the season that Kelly was a younger participant who might carve out a beginning function by the yr’s finish, so count on his snap depend to extend as Miami will get deeper into their schedule. 

DL Leonard Taylor

Week 2 Stats: Two tackles, one sack, two complete tackles for loss

Taylor was one of many highest-ranked recruits to decide on Miami in recent times and he lived as much as the hype his freshman season, tying for the group lead with 7.5 tackles for loss. Whereas he is seemingly fallen deeper into the mix-up entrance, the sophomore confirmed Saturday that he is probably the most explosive backfield disruptor on this roster.

On back-to-back performs, Taylor burst by means of the Golden Eagles line like a greased cannonball to file a sack and an extra sort out for loss. If he can preserve his motor working for a full 4 quarters, Taylor’s going to be a really particular participant for this Hurricanes’ protection. Though fellow lineman Akheem Mesidor will return this week, Taylor ought to nonetheless get loads of reps in Week 3. 

RB Thad Franklin

Week 2 Stats: 12 carries, 57 yards, one landing, two catches, 10 receiving yards

With freshman ball service Tre’Vonte Citizen out for the season, Franklin is Miami’s solely true backfield bruiser. Henry Parrish Jr. and Jaylan Knighton each run with authority, however neither possess the sheer measurement and energy of Franklin, who has been getting lots of the short-yardage carries for the Canes up to now.

Franklin possesses a really distinctive ability set, particularly for somebody of his measurement. He is a strong runner, but in addition might need the very best steadiness on his toes of all of the working backs. He shakes off tacklers whereas standing on a single leg and virtually at all times falls ahead when happening.

Moreover, he is extremely precious within the passing recreation. Not solely is he an above-average go protector, however he additionally has an incredible set of fingers. His presence on the sector forces defenses to maneuver up within the field, which might then be simply exploited on RPO’s, supposedly a staple in OC Josh Gattis’ offensive scheme. Knighton’s virtually again to full pace, however he’ll most likely minimize extra into Parrish’s carries than Franklin’s for now. 

Inventory Down

S Avantae Williams

Week 2 Stats: Zero tackles

Williams noticed restricted motion in Week 2, and there was some hypothesis about his standing with the group following the sport. These considerations appear to be calmed for the second, although. Coaches have stated they count on him to compete and see him as a productive member of the group. 

The sophomore might find yourself again within the fold, particularly contemplating how common the secondary seems, however, barring some dramatic flip of occasions, do not count on him to see lots of taking part in time towards the Aggies in Week 3.

QB Tyler Van Dyke

Week 2 Stats: 21-for-30 (70%), 255 yards, one landing, one interception

Name it blasphemy or treason if you’ll, however Van Dyke did not do his Heisman marketing campaign any favors in Week 2. Sure, he accomplished 70% of his passes, however just one for a landing and in addition let one slip for an interception. He completed the sport with a 53.0 QB ranking, decrease than Southern Miss’ true freshman Zach Wilke (54.1) who was making his first-ever collegiate look.

It wasn’t a lot the efficiency as a lot because it was the competitors. Southern Miss, who let Liberty’s Kaidon Salter throw two touchdowns on solely 13 makes an attempt every week prior, did a reasonably respectable job containing the high-octane Canes’ offense. 

In his protection, Miami hasn’t actually wanted Van Dyke to take over but and it has been expressed, each by gamers and coaches, that they’ve stored a lid on issues offensively. That can seemingly have to alter in Week 3 towards Texas A&M. Van Dyke reportedly “love[s] getting booed”, so this Saturday night time’s conflict with the Aggies on the infamously raucous Kyle Area ought to be an excellent battlefield for the Hurricanes’ gunslinger. 

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