The 7th Floor · Jun 9, 2020
Could Chaney and Knighton be Miami’s Next Great Backfield Duo?
247 Sports/Getty Images When it comes to the running back position, not many schools can boast as much talent as Miami. From Otis Anderson, to Frank Gore, to Duke Johnson, Miami has regularly been occupied by star running backs.
In this past recruiting class, the Canes landed not one but TWO of the top 20 RBs in the nation. Both Deerfield Beach’s Jaylan Knighton and Belen Jesuit’s Don Chaney Jr. made the decision to stay home and make the crib great over offers from nearly any major school you can imagine.
The two backs have different play styles that should compliment each other very well.