Star Miami Corner Exit Games With Apparent Shoulder Injury

The Miami Hurricanes are well on their way to an amazing offensive performance against Stanford, but in the first drive of the game, a key player took himself out of the game after a tackle.

Star corner OJ Frederique Jr. exited the game in the first drive against Stanford. The breakout junior left with his left shoulder hanging down and hasn't been seen on the field since.

The Hurricanes are already down two secondary pieces, and with a third now with Frederique Jr, Miami's depth is already being tested early.

No OJ to start the second series. It looked like his left arm was hanging after a tackle. Damari Brown in. Miami secondary is already without two other players as well. Depth is key.
— Justice Sandle (@Justice_News5) September 5, 2026

In his place enters Damari Brown, one of the most dynamic players in the Hurricanes' war chest for years, who has battled injuries. This is his first healthy season in two years. He is expected to pick up where Frederique Jr. is leaving off.

The Hurricanes are already playing well without him in the game, even with Davis Warren having a solid first half against the team. However, Miami's defense is starting to settle in, allowing the pass rush to start getting after the talented QB.

Frederique has been ruled out of the game and might be out for a lot longer than most would want him to be. The secondary has held up well without him on the field but the Canes are still pushing forward.

However, it is clear he is missed, as Warren is still attacking the middle of the edges of the field. Miami will have to figure out how to adjust during the season without him and two other key players.

SECONDARY DEPTH

Cornerback: OJ Frederique, Ethan O'Connor

Safety: Bryce Fitzgerald, Omar Thornton

Safety: Zechariah Poyser, JJ Dunnigan

Cornerback: Xavier Lucas, Damari Brown

Nickel: Omar Thornton, Camdin Portis

Miami Hurricanes on SI will keep an updated position preview until fall camp starts in August.

Now the Hurricanes will have to go deeper on the depth chart next game. Lucky for them, they face off against Florida A&M on a short week, giving him more time to rest and recover. The Hurricanes' schedule until Clemson is all over the place with a Thursday and Friday night game in back-to-back weeks.

Miami Hurricanes on SI will keep an updated position preview.

Projected Depth Chart:

Quarterbacks
Cornerbacks
Running Backs
Safety
Linebackers
Wide Receivers
Offensive Line
Defensive Line
Tight End

This story will be updated.

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