For the Miami Hurricanes to beat out the Alabama Crimson Tide and land Evan Neal, they knew they’d have to get creative. Alabama has a track record for developing offensive linemen and virtually guarantee every recruit who signs a national championship ring. For a five-star tackle like Neal, the Crimson Tide can be tough to pass up.
Right now, Miami can’t exactly offer any of those things. The Hurricanes didn’t even win their division this season and have only had one offensive lineman picked in the last three NFL Drafts, with no obvious draft prospect this year, either.