Dec 5, 2020; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports
With defensive ends Jaelan Phillips and Quincy Roche in the NFL off the 2020 Miami Hurricanes, the strength of the defense and particularly the defensive line shifts to defensive tackle in 2021. Phillips and Roche were the only players lost of the Miami defense from last season. Miami should be productive and deep at DT in 2021.
Jon Ford and Nesta Jade Silvera return in 2021 after combining to make 19 of the 22 starts in 11 games for Miami at DT.