Zach McCloud, Shaq Quarterman and Michael Pinckney came in as true freshmen in 2016 and were all thrust into the roles of starters for the Miami Hurricanes. Former head coach Mark Richt challenged the media to come up with another triad of linebackers who started together at the time for three seasons.
Finding a triumvirate at LB who started together for four seasons in this era is nearly impossible. Players who start early in their collegiate careers usually leave early for the NFL. McCloud has often been the forgotten of the three LBs behind Quarterman and Pinckney during his career.