As the 2018 season was approaching, one of the biggest question marks on the Miami Hurricanes defense was what depth at Cornerback would look like. We knew Michael Jackson and Trajan Bandy would likely form one of the better duos in the ACC, if not the nation - but who would settle into the all-important third CB role?
Jhavonte Dean, the 6’2”, 185 pound Homestead native was widely expected to step into that role. A JUCO transfer in 2017 and no. 1 junior college CB in the nation, it was uncertain if Dean would be able to step into a bigger role after being largely invisible last season.