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Hurricanes’ young defensive tackles look to contribute more than their sideline dance moves

When Miami Hurricanes fans think of the team’s three redshirt freshmen at defensive tackle, their first thought may be Jalar Holley’s sideline dance moves that became a phenomenon last season.

Holley provided energy with his elaborate gyrations during what was UM’s best stretch of an otherwise disappointing 6-7 season when the Hurricanes won three straight against Pittsburgh, Florida State and Louisville.

Now, after he, Jason Blissett and Jared Harrison-Hunte spent their first college season on the sideline, they’re looking to dance around some opposing offensive linemen and catapult themselves into on-field contributions.

At least one of them can emerge behind more experienced defensive tackles in senior Jonathan Ford, junior Nesta Silvera and redshirt sophomore Jordan Miller.