Tag: Elija Lofton
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Elija Lofton’s pass protection can decide Miami’s 12-personnel ceiling
Elija Lofton’s pass protection should determine how far Miami can take its two-tight-end offense, even though his receiving ability will draw more attention. Jake Marcus of State of The U summarized Lofton’s broad role and noted that he has played 28 college games with five touchdown catches. The same preview cited a stronger 2025 pass-blocking…
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Elija Lofton’s teaching role can turn into tight end depth for Miami
Elija Lofton named five younger Miami tight ends who are ready to compete, but his most important August job is making sure readiness means more than catching a pass in practice. Luka Gilbert’s season-long absence turned Lofton into the room’s teacher as well as its best established target. Lofton identified Gavin Mueller, Israel Briggs, Owen…