Miami's Rare Question Mark Entering the 2026 Season

"I don't know what he weighs, but it's a lot, you know? But it's the right kind of weight. 
I think you guys are very well. They are very familiar with Coach Mirabal. His regiment, the way he trains guys, and the mentorship of Matt McCoy, Ryan Rodriguez, and Samson Okunlola. That is, priceless right now, and those are guys, and I know we lose starters, but those guys are all close starters, or half started. 
So all in all, I think it's just a great situation for him, and some of these other young offensive lineman."

However, Cristobal isn't worried because there is proof in the pudding. The Canes continue to build towards having a versatile offensive line that can flip anywhere, while also still aiming to get better.

"They can play everything, you know? You know, we cross-train everybody," Cristobal said. "Those guys, heck, Matt's even snapped. 
You know, how it's gonna shake out at the end, it's hard to tell. The positive about those guys is they all have guard/tackle versatility, flexibility, and on both sides, okay?

"So what does that mean, as guys like Jackson, Max Buchanan, S.J., and Wilkerson have had an unbelievable off-season, so Demetrius Campbell has had a great off-season. All these guys have done a lot. J.J. Sparks, Reese Woodrowe, those guys are advanced freshmen. 
However, the parts fit, so that the five best together, playing as one, is what we'll do. Between now and then, there's a lot of, I would say, experimenting, a lot of trial and error, and seeing what our best combination is."