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Canes News: DJ Scaife Is Back At Right Tackle

The senior has moved back to his natural position at tackle

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As the Hurricanes continue spring practice this week, there's been changes regarding the offensive line. DJ Scaife told reporters on Tuesday that he’s switched back to playing right tackle. “I’ve been playing tackle my whole life,” Scaife said to the media.

Part of the reason Scaife is back at tackle is the return of a now healthy Navaughn Donaldson, who has been practicing with the first team offense at right guard. Donaldson tore his ACL and MCL late in the 2019 season, and after playing sparingly at the end of last year, he’s ready for his senior season.

Scaife will be battling with Jarrid Williams for the starting right tackle spot. Williams was Miami’s starting RT in 2020, after transferring from Houston prior to the start of the season. Following last year, Williams announced he’d be returning for his seventh season.

With Scaife moving to tackle and Donaldson back healthy, that means the starting spot at left guard is up for grabs. It’ll be between Jakai Clark and Jalen Rivers, who have both been getting reps with the first team offense during spring practice.