Miami Hurricanes RB DeeJay Dallas ready for bigger role in 2018

"“That’s my brother,” Dallas said of Lingard. “I mean, he’s coming along. He’s coming along really well. He’s learning, he’s getting accustomed to college football and his silliness it’s up there, it’s high. It’s high… I can’t wait for the season and see what he can do. He has world-class speed. Travis has speed, I’m alright, but he brings that track speed to the football field and that’s one thing that God has blessed him with – that track speed and football IQ. Those two things together are real.”"

Add in incoming Freshman Camron Davis and Miami should have a dynamic backfield this season. That will take a lot of the pressure off of both Homer and quarterback Malik Rosier. Miami should be able to win some games this season by relying on their running game.

Richt and Brown will not have to rely on Rosier as much in the running game as they did last season. That will reduce the number of hits he takes and hopefully increases his effectiveness as a passer.

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Dallas is also competing with classmate Jeff Thomas to be Miami’s punt returner. With a chance to be a bigger part of the team earlier in the season, Dallas has the potential for several big plays in 2018.