Miami Hurricanes Receiving Attention, Wideouts May Be Best in Country

Over the last few years, there have been multiple problems the Hurricanes have had to face: lack of quality high school commitments, poor quarterback situations, and largely, some very poor receivers.

Not since Ken Dorsey are we seeing an aerial attack we have gotten so accustomed to watching.

Obviously, a great reason for Miami's early season success is the offensive linemen and Jacory Harris, but I am looking even a little deeper. 

The wideouts are one of the largest reasons why Miami has looked so good.

They went from zero to hero in one year.  Granted, there was potential last year.  Lenard Hankerson was a decent receiver, but the problem was his hands. 

Travis Benjamin and Laron Byrd were true freshmen and their route running just wasn't there for them.  Aldarius Johnson was the only bright spot at wideout Miami really had last year.

This year, the wide receivers are aplenty. 

Hankerson has made huge strides with his hands, thanks to Duper, and has become the best possession receiver Miami has. Laron Byrd's size and speed make him extremely dangerous. 

Travis Benjamin's speed and quickness is simply amazing (ask Florida State the last two years), and the tight end spot is also solid with Dedrick Epps and Jimmy Graham.

Don't get me wrong, there are better one-two combinations in the country, but there are no better one-two-three-four combinations at any level.  It's rare to see four quality wide receivers like Miami has this year.

Ex-Dolphin Mark Duper has stated these wideouts look a lot like the record-setting Miami Dolphins of 1984.  Let's just hope that the Hurricanes can get to the title game like the Dolphins did that year.