Making the big play has always been a part of the success the Miami football program has had. The turnover chain, the nation’s leaders in getting to the quarterback and fourth best in getting into opponents backfields meant a lot of explosiveness from the Miami defense last season.
Before suffering through injuries last season, Miami wide receiver Ahmmon Richards was one the country’s most explosive players. Richards 966 yards receiving yards in 2016 set a Miami football Freshmen record and led the nation’s Freshmen. He also led all Freshmen nationally with 19.