We play with our running backs. Our offense depends heavily on them, and to get a running back of that caliber is a big plus. The other surprise was tight end Kevin Everett from Port Arthur Texas. At Thomas Jefferson High, Everett, who looked to be headed to Texas, caught 22 passes for 395 yards and five touchdowns. Miami did lose one player who they thought they had, Coker said, in wide receiver Chris Murray.
Every team goes through it.
One of the biggest losses was linebacker Kevin Simon who committed to Tennessee right after Davis left. Harris recorded 82 tackles and 11 sacks in 2000. Rounding out the defensive line is Super Prep All-American Thomas Carroll. Another Super Prep All-American is defensive back Sean Taylor from Gulliver Prep. The Miami native is known a skilled athlete who can play defensive back as well as runningback.