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Rivers

Rivers (6’6/319) spent five years shuttling between left tackle and left guard for the Hurricanes, recording a PFF pass block grade of 73+ in each of his three seasons as a starter. He only allowed one sack in eight contests with a 98.5% pass block efficiency rate as Cam Ward’s blindside protector. While his testing revealed a somewhat underwhelming 6.61 RAS, there’s no teaching his raptor-like 34 7/8th” arms. Rivers has the requisite heft to stall out bull rushes and drop anchor when challenged with power. However, he isn’t particularly nimble with his footwork and lacks the fluidity to play on the outside at the NFL level. He has a profile similar to BC lineman Ben Petrula.

Rivers (6'5/325) was injured during the first half of Saturday’s game, and he will not return. With the freshman most recently seen on the sideline with his knee in a protective brace, Miami has turned to Navaughn Donaldson at left guard.

Rivers (6'5/325) injured his right leg during the first quarter of Saturday’s matchup between the Hurricanes and Spartans, with team trainers helping him off the field. Navaughn Donaldson has since replaced the freshman at left guard.

Rivers (6'6/331) is a massive player who lined up at tackle in high school but may bump inside to guard at the collegiate level. He chose Miami over Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. He’s the 152nd overall player in 247 Sports’ composite rankings and 18th among tackles. Miami now has 16 commitments from the class of 2020 and boast the No. 4 overall recruiting class in the country.

Rivers was “physically imposing” during his time at the 3 Stripe Camp and earned an invite to the Rivals Challenge. The four-star recruit hails from Orange Park, Florida and is currently ranked as the 13th offensive tackle in the class of 2020. Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Miami, and Auburn have all floated offers his way but he’s yet to narrow down his choices.

Rivers (6'6/331) is considered one of the top tackles in the class, although some recruiting sites believe he’ll move to the inside. He’s believed to be down to Alabama, Miami, Florida and Georgia, but the Orange Park native is believed to be a strong lean towards the Hurricanes at this point. He ranks 152nd overall in the 247 Sports rankings, and 18th among tackles.

Rivers (6'6/331) is rated as 247 sports’ 14th best offensive tackle prospect in the 2020 class and is determined to start taking classes in January so he can participate in spring practices. Rivers originally committed to Miami in June and has not waivered despite Georgia, Florida and Florida State heavily pursuing Rivers’ commitment as well. Rivers has also accepted an invitation to play in the Under Armour All-American game.