Entering 2018, the Miami Hurricanes defense has three separate defensive units that should be among the nation’s best. The defensive line, linebackers and secondary all have players that should challenge to be All-Americans in 2018.
Any talk of the Miami Hurricanes defense begins with their linebackers. The all-Junior starters at linebacker are entering their third season as starters. Shaq Quarterman and Michael Pinckney were Freshmen All-Americans in 2016. Zach McCloud is also an All-ACC caliber player.
Quarterman is likely to be the first of the Hurricanes linebackers off the board if he, Pinckney or McCloud decide to leave for next spring’s NFL Draft.