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These UM stars grew up loving the Canes but stand by their decisions to leave the crib | Miami Herald

RJ McIntosh grew up loving the University of Miami.

So did Mark Walton.

After all, both are from South Florida — defensive tackle McIntosh, out of Cardinal Gibbons High in Fort Lauderdale and running back Walton, out of Miami Booker T. Washington — and both grew up watching some mighty fine Canes' football.

But along with defensive tackle Kendrick Norton, from Jacksonville, they left the program they coveted before their NCAA eligibility had elapsed, to conquer another goal: The NFL.

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