MIAMI — Sedrick Irvin Jr. took his first carry as a Miami (Fla.) Columbus Explorer on Friday night, and all eyes of the North Miami Beach defense were on No. 14.
He was hit right at the line of scrimmage, stiff-arming one defender to the turf before keeping his legs churning for a few more yards. His helmet was ripped off, and there was a slight smirk on his face before he popped it back on. He would score two touchdowns in his debut for the program after spending time at Gulliver Prep.
The fresh start went about as well as onlookers could have hoped, something the Irvin family is looking forward to seeing on the recruiting trail as well. One week before the spring game, a longtime commitment between Notre Dame and Irvin Jr. went south, pushing the prospect back on the open market.
