CORAL GABLES, Fla. — All attention goes to Darian Mensah , Malachi Toney , and Javian Mallory when it comes to Miami's offense.

The offensive line continues to get criticized , but is still having a solid season.

Defensively, the Hurricanes have some of the best individual talent in the country, but the defense is still coming together, with injuries causing struggles all around.

However, one position group that has struggled with health but has still delivered is Miami's tight end core.

Led by junior Ejlia Lofton , the Hurricanes' tight end core is starting to get more shine with more playing time awarded to their two freshmen who have been forced to level up their game thanks to an injury to Luka Gilbert in the offseason.

Others might see Lofton as an overlooked player, but Mario Cristobal doesn't care about those narratives.…