Miami Football: 3 Breakout Candidates for Hurricanes in 2022

Oct 30, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Hurricanes safety James Williams (0) gestures after intercepting the ball as Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) reacts leaving the field during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. Miami won 38-34. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

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1. Leonard Taylor

The guy that every football fan needs to know on Miami’s roster is defensive tackle Leonard Taylor.

Taylor was the gem of Miami’s 2021 recruiting class and one of the most sought-after players in the country. It took Taylor a few games to earn consistent playing time, but once he saw the field, it was easy to see why he was one of the top recruits in the country.

Taylor possesses elite quickness for a defensive tackle and is crafty when getting after the quarterback. He finished the year with 21 tackles and 2 sacks and those numbers are going to improve with a season under his belt.

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Taylor is going to be a nice piece for this Miami defense in 2022 and he is going to challenge for a spot on the All-ACC team this fall. Remember the name Leonard Taylor, because it is going to be said quite a bit this upcoming season.

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