Miami Hurricanes 2022 position recap: Defensive Line

Continuing our football year-end review is our coverage of the Defensive Line. This transfer-heavy unit was one of the few bright spots for the Hurricanes in 2022.

Position Leaders

Akheem Mesidor during pre-game warmups at Virginia Tech Akheem Mesidor (R-So.) - ACC Honorable Mention, 38 tackles, 7 sacks, 1 FF

Leonard Taylor III (So.) - ACC Honorable Mention, 24 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 INT

Akheem Mesidor was a deservedly strong candidate for the State of the U’s player of the year award. The West Virginia transfer led the Canes in sacks and multiple big-stat games this season. The highlight had to have been the Virginia Tech victory where he had 3.5 sacks and was named the Walter Camp Defensive…