LOCKDOWN: Miami Hurricanes Day 2: Defense STEALS the Show | DBs Shine, OL Battles Heat Up

The Miami Hurricanes completed Day 2 of fall camp, and one position group clearly stole the spotlight: the defensive backs.

On today's Locked On CANES, GRIES breaks down everything that stood out from another important day of practice, including O.J. Frederique Jr.'s interception of quarterback Darian Mensah, Xavier Lucas' outstanding coverage against Duke transfer Cooper Barkate, Cortez Redding's spectacular one-handed interception, Jaelen Waters' impressive growth, and why Omar Thornton continues to generate buzz after transferring from Boston College.

We also dive into the offensive line competition as Jackson Cantwell, Ben Congdon, Samson Okunlola, Matthew McCoy, Max Buchanan and S.J. Alofaituli battle for playing time under Mario Cristobal and Alex Mirabal. Plus, we discuss why Marquise Lightfoot and Damon Wilson continue to flash on the defensive line, Elija Lofton's expanded role at tight end, Mark Fletcher Jr.'s return to full health, and the latest position battles shaping Miami's roster.

Finally, we check in on former Hurricanes making noise across NFL training camps, including Rueben Bain Jr., Francis Mauigoa, Akheem Mesidor, Cam Ward, C.J. Daniels and Keionte Scott, while discussing how Mario Cristobal's culture continues to develop NFL talent.

Could this secondary become one of the best defensive back groups Miami has had in years? We break it all down.

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