DEPTH: Miami Hurricanes Defensive Line to OUTPERFORM in 2026?—Rueben Bain, Akheem Mesidor Depart
DEPTH: Miami Hurricanes Defensive Line to OUTPERFORM in 2026?—Rueben Bain, Akheem Mesidor Depart  
Podcast: Locked On Canes - Daily Podcast On Miami Hurricanes Football & Basketball
Published On: Mon Feb 09 2026
Description: Miami Hurricanes reload their defensive line for 2026, aiming to maintain dominance despite losing stars Rueben Bain and Akheem Mesidor to the NFL Draft. Can the Canes’ new mix of seasoned talent and incoming prospects keep Miami at the forefront of college football’s defensive elite? Alex Donno and Larry Blustein spotlight Marquise Lightfoot, Justin Scott, Ahmad Moten, and Damon Wilson as pivotal players, while discussing Jason Taylor’s coaching impact and Mesidor’s rising first-round stock.Offensive firepower takes center stage with Malachi Toney’s record-breaking freshman season and the arrival of quarterback Darian Mensah. The hosts break down Miami’s promising receiver corps, elite running back depth, and potential linemen led by Mark Matthews. Recruiting buzz surrounds must-get prospect Nick Lennear, versatile Zayden Gamble, and Miami’s locked-in 2027 commits—raising the question: Is Miami building a championship-caliber roster that will shape the national landscape for years to come?Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYHave your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. MazdaLike our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count.There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuelToday’s episode is sponsored by FanDuel. The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.