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Miami defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor returned to practice on a limited basis Sunday. Coach Mario Cristobal said he expects Mesidor "be a full-speed player on Saturday" and perhaps be a full participant in practice as early as Tuesday. The sophomore sat out Saturday with a lower-leg injury and wore a boot on his right foot on the sideline at Hard Rock Stadium. - Miami Herald

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DE Akheem Mesidor, Miami
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09/13/22 - Tyrique Stevenson, rJr/2023, Miami, 6-0, 198 (DS#11 CB) + More +

TRACKING TOP DRAFT PROSPECTS - WEEK 2: 45. Tyrique Stevenson, rJr, CB, Miami, 6-0, 214, 2,...In a 30-7 win over Southern Miss, Stevenson was consistent and persistent, finishing with two assists and an interception. Previous week, No. 44: After two years with Georgia, Stevenson moved to Miami last season and started in ten games, finishing with 43 tackles, 2.5 for a loss, an interception and four pass breakups. In Miami's 70-13 mauling of Bethune Cookman, Stevenson was credited with two tackles, one assist and no interceptions. - Frank Cooney/NFL Draft Scout

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CB Tyrique Stevenson, Miami
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09/12/22 - Andres Borregales, Sr/2025, Miami, 5-11, 199 (DS#2 K) + More +

SEPT 12 ACC SPECIALIST OF THE WEEK: Andres Borregales, Miami, PK, Miami, Fla.,...Connected on all six of his kicks in Saturday's 30-7 win over Southern Miss...Hit three field goals of 30-plus yards, including one from 40...Averaged 63.6 yards per kickoff, logging a touchback on all but two of seven. - ACC Football

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K Andres Borregales, Miami
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09/06/22 - Tyler Harrell, rSr/2024, Miami, 6-0, 193 (DS#55 WR) + More +

TRACKING TOP DRAFT PROSPECTS - WEEK 1: 27. Tyler Harrell, rSr, WR, Alabama, 6-0, 194,...We must wait to see the speed of Harrell, who sat out Alabama's 55-0 win over Utah State with a foot injury. Before the game he was seen with a walking boot on his right foot. Harrell transferred from Louisville, where he established a reputation for speed and agility. One of the fastest players at any position in college football, Harrell had 18 catches for 523 yards and six touchdowns a year ago at Louisville. - Frank Cooney/NFL Draft Scout

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WR Tyler Harrell, Miami
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09/06/22 - Jalen Rivers, rJr/2025, Miami, 6-6, 319 (DS#13 OT) + More +

SEPT 6 ACC OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: Jalen Rivers, Miami, OG, Jacksonville, Fla.,...Helped Miami amass 605 yards of total offense in Saturday's 70-13 win over Bethune-Cookman...The Hurricanes registered 300-plus yards both passing and on the ground for just the third time this century...Helped pave the way for nine offensive touchdowns, including seven on the ground, a first for Miami this century...Anchored a Miami line that conceded zero sacks...Returned to action in dominant fashion after missing most of 2021 due to injury. - ACC Football

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OT Jalen Rivers, Miami
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09/05/22 - Tyrique Stevenson, rJr/2023, Miami, 6-0, 198 (DS#11 CB) + More +

TRACKING TOP DRAFT PROSPECTS - WEEK 1: 44. Tyrique Stevenson, rJr, CB, Miami, 6-0, 214,...After two years with Georgia, Stevenson moved to Miami last season and started in ten games, finishing with 43 tackles, 2.5 for a loss, an interception and four pass breakups. In Miami's 70-13 mauling of Bethune Cookman, Stevenson was credited with two tackles, one assist and no interceptions. - Frank Cooney/NFL Draft Scout

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CB Tyrique Stevenson, Miami
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09/04/22 - Cam Ward, rSr/2025, Miami, 6-2, 219 (DS#1 QB) + More +

Transfer quarterback Cameron Ward threw for 215 yards and three touchdowns Saturday as Washington State beat scrappy Idaho 24-17 in a season opener to win its 10th consecutive game in a long-running series between two schools whose campuses are located just eight miles apart. Ward completed 25 of 40 passes for Washington State, a Pac-12 team which leads the Battle of the Palouse series 72-17-3. But the Cougars had trouble putting away Idaho, an FCS team from the Big Sky Conference.

It was not until Ward threw a touchdown pass to Jaylen Jenkins with 10:33 left in the fourth quarter, putting Washington State up 24-10, that the Cougars appeared to take control. But Idaho freshman quarterback Gevani McCoy replied with a 23-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Dwyer with 6:05 left in the game, cutting the WSU lead to 24-17. Washington State's ensuing drive ate up the clock, but Dean Janikowski missed a 23-yard field-goal attempt wide left with 53 seconds left. McCoy led Idaho down the field, but was intercepted at the goal line by Daiyan Henley to end the threat. - Washington State/AP College Football

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QB Cam Ward, Miami
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08/29/22 - Javion Cohen, Sr/2024, Miami, 6-4, 324 (DS#11 OG) + More +

2022 COACHES PRESEASON ALL-SEC THIRD TEAM: OL - Javion Cohen, Alabama,...Found his role at left guard for the Crimson Tide in 2021 ... earned starts in 14 games, missing only one contest due to injury ... helped an Alabama offensive front that opened holes and provided time for the nation's No. 6 scoring offense (39.9 ppg), No. 7 passing offense (338.2 ypg) and pass efficiency offense (166.5), the No. 3 unit in third-down conversion percentage (52.0) and the No. 5 red zone offense (.926). - Alabama Football

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OG Javion Cohen, Miami
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08/28/22 - Jacob Lichtenstein, rSr/2024, Miami, 6-5, 270 (DS#999 DE) + More +

The transfer portal has been kind to Miami Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal and defensive line coaches Joe Salave'a and Rod Wright. Cristobal and his staff quickly bolstered the strength of their defensive line thanks to key transfers who will quickly play large roles in the rotation. The combination of newcomers and returnees should make UM's defensive line a formidable unit. "I could definitely say that I've never played on a D-line so deep before," Southern California transfer Jake Lichtenstein said. "It's so much competition and we're all really progressing and pushing each other to get better. It's a lot of fun when you have that many guys that can get the job done."

Lichtenstein is one of five defensive linemen who transferred to Miami this offseason, joining Mitchell Agude, Darrell Jackson, Akheem Mesidor and Antonio Moultrie. Lichtenstein, Jackson and Moultrie are primarily interior defensive linemen, while Agude and Mesidor will line up on the edge. A benefit for the Hurricanes will be the experience all of the linemen have. Agude (who transferred from UCLA), Lichtenstein (USC) and Moultrie (Alabama-Birmingham) are all sixth-year redshirt seniors. Mesidor is a third-year sophomore who received plenty of playing time at West Virginia, and Jackson played in 13 games for Maryland last season. "It's not like a bunch of dudes who never played came and transferred here," Lichtenstein said. "We all have experience." - Sun Sentinel

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DE Jacob Lichtenstein, Miami
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08/21/22 - Xavier Restrepo, rSr/2025, Miami, 5-10, 202 (DS#29 WR) + More +

No doubt that slot receiver Xavier Restrepo has been the best wide receiver thus far, Cristobal said. "He's been unquestionably the most productive wide receiver in camp," the coach said. "It's his approach to practice. "You watch. You guys are out there early. It's not hard to find, right? There were about 10 pro scouts out there today, and right away that's what they're saying. It's like, 'Whoa! What about that guy? Look at that guy's motor. Look at his engine." "That's the goal of every team, right? You want guys that operate that way. And then when time is up, that put in the extra time; that get in here earlier. He's that kind of guy. We need that more." - Miami Herald

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WR Xavier Restrepo, Miami
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08/12/22 - Keionte Scott, rSr/2026, Miami, 5-11, 193 (DS#7 CB) + More +

It's been less than a week, but Keionte Scott appears settled into the Auburn secondary. Scott didn't get to practice with Auburn in the spring. He didn't even get to work out with the team in summer. Instead, he arrived on campus on Aug. 3 - a day before Auburn's fall camp started. But according to those around the program, the junior college product is already standing out. After the first day of camp, cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett said Scott grabbed an interception in his first practice.

Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin said Tuesday that Scott has "shown up and made an immediate impact." And safety Donovan Kaufman said his new teammate "makes plays every day." "He's a baller," Kaufman said Tuesday. "You can tell that he came in with the intention of 'I'm about to play. I'll make sure that I'll play.' I love it. I love his game. And then he wants to learn. He'll come ask 'What do I need to do with this? How do I do this?' Knowing that somebody wants to get better, it makes it easier for you to try to help them." Scott came to Auburn after two seasons at Snow College in Utah, a prominent JUCO program in which the defensive back made his presence felt during a 2021 season that saw his squad finish the year with a loss to Hutchinson Community College in NJCAA Championship in Little Rock, Arkansas. - Opelika-Auburn News

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CB Keionte Scott, Miami
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08/12/22 - Daryl Porter Jr., rSr/2025, Miami, 5-11, 184 (DS#74 CB) + More +

Many of the Hurricanes' new transfer arrivals came to Coral Gables from across the country, but for cornerback Daryl Porter Jr., joining the Hurricanes was a homecoming. Porter, who arrived at Miami after leaving West Virginia, is a South Florida native whose two-year stint with the Mountaineers eventually led him back to South Florida. "Happy to be home," Porter said. "Family's here. Everybody's here. Home-cooked meals. I'm just happy...It was a combination of everything. I haven't seen family in probably two years, so I feel like this is a big step for me to come back home." Before starting his college career, Porter was a standout cornerback for American Heritage, earning a three-star rating in 247Sports' composite rankings. He was a Sun Sentinel All-County first-team pick as a high-school senior.

Leaving South Florida and heading to Morgantown, West Virginia, was a new experience for Porter and one he needed to adjust to. "It's very different," Porter said. "Not really much up there. It gets very cold. But I'm just happy to be down, back in South Florida." In addition to the Hurricanes' coaching staff, Porter has another mentor he can rely on nearby: his father, Daryl Porter Sr., who played five seasons in the NFL as a defensive back. "I feel like it helps me out a lot," Porter said. "Anything I ever need, I can ask him. If someone's ever teaching me anything wrong, I make sure I double-check with him because he made it to the highest level." - Sun Sentinel

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CB Daryl Porter Jr., Miami
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08/12/22 - Justice Oluwaseun, rSr/2023, Miami, 6-3, 336 (DS#92 OG) + More +

On Sunday, Miami's players were introduced to their renovated locker room, named after UM alum, former wrestler and movie star Dwyane "The Rock" Johnson. The locker room features leather seats, custom nameplates that include pictures and hometowns and more. "Compared to the locker room we had last, compared to that, it's completely different," linebacker Corey Flagg Jr. said. "I could spend the night in that thing. It's a completely different locker room." The new locker room drew a rave review from offensive lineman Justice Oluwaseun on Tuesday. "[The lockers are] all pretty big," Oluwaseun said. "We all have enough size for everything. It looks nice. It feels good being in there."

Oluwusean said the chairs in the locker room recline, and there is ventilation in the lockers. He added that putting players' hometowns on their lockers was a nice touch, as well. "It has your state on it, too," he said, "so it reminds you where you came from and who you're doing it for and stuff like that." Upgrading the football team's locker room is part of an ongoing review and upgrading of the Hurricanes' facilities under athletic director Dan Radakovich. "It's a blessing to have," Oluwaseun said. "Coach [Mario] Cristobal emphasized trying to get us a new locker room and stuff like that. We had the other one for a really long time. It's state of the art, you can say." - Sun Sentinel

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OG Justice Oluwaseun, Miami
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08/11/22 - Akheem Mesidor, rSr/2026, Miami, 6-3, 259 (DS#3 DE) + More +

Akheem Mesidor is part of a massive wave of incoming transfers along the Miami Hurricanes' defensive line, but the 6-3, 280-pound sophomore doesn't want to just get lost in the shuffle. He arrived later than some of these transfers - he didn't enroll at Miami until May - and, coupled with offseason shoulder surgery, it means Mesidor knows he has to make up ground in training camp, and he's trying to do anything he can to catch up. So far, fall camp has consisted of four different install sessions and Mesidor has paired every one with some outside study.

With every session, Mesidor has met up with Rod Wright to watch film, and pick the defensive ends coach's brain for an hour or hour and a half. "I've been getting with Coach Wright every time we have an install, just getting extra work in, so I can know the insides and outs," said Mesidor, who's originally from Ottawa and went to high school at Clearwater Academy International. "The biggest thing I need in order to play is the coaches' trust. That's what I'm trying to gain right now." It's the sort of off-the-field work the Hurricanes were counting on from Mesidor, after they lured him away from West Virginia in April. At this point, the defensive lineman's talent isn't a question - he totaled 9 1/2 sacks in his two seasons at West Virginia and was the top-ranked transfer in Miami's class, according to 247Sports' ratings - and it means there's an opportunity for him to play a major role right away, as long as he can quickly pick up the defense. - Miami Herald

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DE Akheem Mesidor, Miami
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08/11/22 - Cam Ward, rSr/2025, Miami, 6-2, 219 (DS#1 QB) + More +

Four Washington State quarterbacks combined to complete approximately 23 of 43 passes in the full-team period. Those same signalcallers went an estimated 21 of 27 during 7-on-7 segments of practice. As should be expected, the offense operated at its most efficient rate when it was piloted by starting QB Cameron Ward, the sophomore transfer with intriguing potential. Ward passed approximately 16 of 24 in the two offense/defense periods. One of his better moments of the day came on a designed rollout pass in 11-on-11 drills. Ward slid right with five or six unhurried steps and didn't appear to exert himself when he flicked a 20-yard strike, precisely on target, to senior Renard Bell for a sideline completion. - The Spokesman-Review

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QB Cam Ward, Miami
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