Dec 5, 2020; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports
The striker position has evolved since current head coach Manny Diaz instituted it as defensive coordinator during Miami Hurricanes spring practice in 2018. Current starting striker Gilbert Frierson was an enrollee who was a cornerback that spring. Frierson will have new competition for playing time at striker in 2021.
Keontra Smith who was the primary backup to Frierson at striker in 2020 received extensive time at linebacker this spring. Amari Carter moved from safety to striker during spring.