Miami Football: Way-too-early 2-deep depth chart projection for 2021

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Offensive Line

Starting left tackle: Zion Nelson
Backup: Isaiah Walker

Starting left guard: Navaughn Donaldson
Backup: Ousman Traore

Starting center: Corey Gaynor
Backup: Jakai Clark

Starting gight Guard: Jalen Rivers
Backup: Dj Scaife

Starting right tackle: Jarrid Williams
Backup: John Campbell Jr.

This is a group that has been frustrating to watch for many years now, but this is a unit that is going to have a lot of continuity heading into 2021.

Zion Nelson saw a lot of growth as a sophomore last season and should anchor the line. Navaughn Donaldson missed last year, but he brings a wealth of experience back to the guard position. Miami got some surprises when Corey Gaynor and Jarrid Williams decided that they would use their extra year to come back and help the offense.

I think that Jalen Rivers, a redshirt freshman will take over for Dj Scaife at right guard. Scaife really struggled in games versus Clemson and North Carolina and was the weak point up front all season. Rivers is very talented and should be an improvement after sitting last season to redshirt.

Miami has talented young guys that need developing at this position and getting the seniors back will help with that.

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