WEEK ONE: Miami Hurricanes Camp Takeaways | Mensah Rising, Position Battles, Culture, , NFL Canes
Episode Ep 1796 42 min 18s

WEEK ONE: Miami Hurricanes Camp Takeaways | Mensah Rising, Position Battles, Culture, , NFL Canes

After four practices of Miami Hurricanes fall camp, the picture is finally starting to come into focus. On today's Locked On CANES, GRIES breaks down everything we've learned during the first week of training camp. Why has new quarterback Darian Mensah generated so much excitement? Is Malachi Toney taking another leap after his outstanding freshman season? Why is Samson Okunlola emerging as a major piece on the offensive line, and what do the rapid developments of true freshmen Jackson Cantwell and Ben Congdon mean for Miami's depth? We also dive into the defensive line, where Ahmad Moten, Armondo Blount, Marquise Lightfoot, Justin Scott, and Damon Wilson II are working to carry forward the standard established by former Hurricanes Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor. Plus, we discuss Elijah Lofton's expanded opportunity at tight end, the emergence of freshman Gavin Mueller, the leadership growth of O.J. Frederique Jr., Xavier Lucas, and Damari Brown, and why Corey Hetherman's defense looks faster, more physical, and more confident than ever. We also check in on Hurricanes making noise in NFL training camps, discuss Miami's biggest Week 1 risers, examine the latest position battles, and explain why Mario Cristobal's message of "Say Less and Work More" is showing up throughout the program.

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