Then Miami Hurricanes defensive coordinator Manny Diaz and safeties coach Ephraim Banda created the striker position in order to get more safeties on the field to match up with opposing offenses using more wide receivers and multiple tight end sets as receivers.
Then safeties Romeo Finley and Derrick Smith and linebacker DeAndre Wilder were moved to striker during 2018 spring practice. Finley grasped the position extremely well. The 2019 Senior started five games and was named the Miami Hurricanes most improved player as a Junior last season.
Finley improved from 13 tackles combined his first two seasons to 28 tackles, five tackles for loss, two interceptions, including a pick-six, and four pass breakups in 2018.