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Analysis: Miami commit Elija Lofton won't be a traditional tight end, but potential is still massive

Stephen Wagner covers recruiting for the University of Miami for On3 Sports and CaneSport. He can be found on Twitter at @stephenwag22 and reached at Stephen.Wagner@On3.com.by:Stephen Wagner06/20/23

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Elija Lofton
(photo via Elija Lofton)

But what makes Lofton, a recruit that No. 3 overall prospect Jeremiah Smith regarded as the best player he faced last season, dominant enough to play tight end at Miami?

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