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Monday Musings: Canes add to embarassment of riches
Happy Monday, everyone. Hope your weeks have gotten off to a good start. The world never stops turning when it comes to Miami Hurricanes news (or anything else for that matter, but still), so let’s get into it. 1) Miami continues to load up on ball carriers, and the future there got even brighter over […]
All-22 Review: Ahmad Moten and Justin Scott vs. Virginia Tech (2025)
A pair of Miami defensive tackles, Ahmad Moten and Justin Scott, have gotten a ton of publicity this off-season. After Miami sent a pair of 1st round edge rushers (Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor) to the NFL the DT duo will potentially make a foursome of 1st round pros to come through Miami in […]
All-22 Review: Akheem Mesidor vs. Indiana (CFBPO National Championship)
After six seasons in college football, Akheem Mesidor is finally a pro. The Miami Hurricanes DE was selected in the 1st round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers. Over 65 games between the WVU Mountaineers and Hurricanes, Mesidor hit the stat sheet with 52.5 TFL’s, 35.5 sacks, four PBU’s and […]
Miami Hurricanes AD Dan Radakovich to retire effective June 1st
After an earlier report on this topic, the University of Miami announced today that Athletic Director Dan Radakovich will be retiring effective June 1st. Here’s the press release from Miami Athletics: CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The University of Miami announced today that Vice President and Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich will retire effective June 1, 2026. One […]
Miami Hurricanes 2027 NFL draft candidates
The Miami Hurricanes had a strong showing in the 2026 NFL Draft. Not only did Miami have a trio of first round picks — OT Francis Mauigoa, EDGE Rueben Bain Jr., and EDGE Akheem Mesidor — but the Canes had nine total draft picks. That was tied for third most in the country, and tied […]
Monday Musings: The Bucs have Cane fans’ attention
Happy Monday, everybody. I hope your weeks have gotten off to a great start. The 2026 NFL Draft is FINALLY in the rearview mirror, and a number of Canes heard their names called over the three-day stretch. What are the best fits? What are the surprises? Let’s dive in. 1) Rueben Bain, Jr. is landing […]
All-22 Review: Francis Mauigoa vs. Ohio State (Cotton Bowl)
The New York Giants have themselves a day one starting offensive lineman in Miami’s Francis Mauigoa. Mauigoa, the Hurricanes starting right tackle for the past three seasons, was selected with the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Giants intend to let Mauigoa, known as SiSi, at guard while getting his feet wet […]
Nine Hurricanes, Nine Stories: Miami’s 2026 NFL Draft Class is the Best in Two Decades
The 2026 NFL Draft is over. The picks are in. The hats have been put on, the jerseys have been held up, and the phone calls and handshakes are already being cut into highlight packages. And when the final tally came in it was nine Miami Hurricanes selected across three days in Pittsburgh, an indication […]
2026 NFL Draft: Miami Hurricanes WR CJ Daniels Selected with the 197th Pick by the Los Angeles Rams
The Miami Hurricanes added another name in the 2026 NFL Draft. WR CJ Daniels was selected with the 197th overall pick in the sixth round of the draft by the Los Angeles Rams He joins another Cane, Kam Kinchens. LA traded up to the Eagles to snag Daniels. Daniels began his college career at Liberty playing alongside QB Malik Willis […]
2026 NFL Draft: Miami Hurricanes OG Anez Cooper Selected with the 188th Pick by the New York Jets
The 2026 NFL Draft continued Miami’s strong showing in the 2026 NFL Draft. OG Anez Cooper was taken with the 188th overall pick in the sixth round of the draft by the New York Jets. Cooper becomes the third Canes offensive lineman for this draft (Francis Mauigoa/Giants and Markel Bell/Eagles) and joins his former teammates Kiko Mauigoa and Tyler […]
2026 NFL Draft: Miami Hurricanes CB/S Keionte Scott Selected with the 116th Pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The hot streak for Miami continues in the 2026 NFL Draft as CB/S Keionte Scott is the seventh Cane as he is selected with the 116th overall pick in the fourth round of the draft on Saturday by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers joining fellow defensive teammate Rueben Bain Jr. who went 15th overall on Thursday night. They have the […]
2026 NFL Draft: Miami Hurricanes S Jakobe Thomas Selected with the 98th Pick by the Minnesota Vikings
The Miami Hurricanes produced another pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. S Jakobe Thomas goes to the Minnesota Vikings with 98th overall pick in the third round of the draft. Thomas is the kind of player who makes the people who study film for a living look very, very smart. In a draft cycle dominated by the glamour of […]
2026 NFL Draft: Miami Hurricanes OT Markel Bell Selected with the 68th Pick by the Philadelphia Eagles
Another one! The Miami Hurricanes added another name to the 2026 NFL Draft class as OT Markel Bell was selected with the 68th overall pick in the third round of the draft on Friday night by the Philadelphia Eagles. And Bell is a prospect who defies easy description. At 6’9″ and 346 pounds with 36 3/8-inch arms and an 87-inch […]
2026 NFL Draft: Miami Hurricanes QB Carson Beck Selected with the 65th (3rd Round) Pick by the Arizona Cardinals
After three Canes went on night one (OT Francis Mauigoa (No. 10, Giants), DE Rueben Bain Jr. (No. 15, Buccaneers), EDGE Akheem Mesidor (No. 22, Chargers)), Miami continues to light up the draft boards with another player taken in the 2026 NFL Draft to kick off night two and this one is QB3 in the 2026 […]
REPORTS: Miami Hurricanes Athletic Director Dan Radakovich to retire; successor targeted
On Friday, multiple reports emerged that Miami Hurricanes Athletic Director Dan Radakovich would be retiring. Reports were made by Andrea Adelson of ESPN, Pete Thamel of ESPN, and Ross Dellinger of Yahoo! Sports. Radakovich has been AD at Miami since 2021. Prior to that, he was AD at Clemson for a decade through the Tigers’ […]
All-22 Review: Rueben Bain Jr vs. Ohio State (2025)
Miami Hurricanes DE Rueben Bain Jr. was drafted by the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the 15th pick in the 1st round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Bain, a three-year starter at Miami, was a four-star prospect coming out of Miami Central High School in FL. Over three years at Miami, Bain logged 33.5 TFL’s, […]
2026 NFL Draft: Miami Hurricanes EDGE Akheem Mesidor Selected with the 22nd Overall Pick by the Los Angeles Chargers
The Miami Hurricanes have another first rounder taken in the 2026 NFL Draft. EDGE Akheem Mesidor earned that distinction by being taken with the 22nd overall pick in the first round of the draft on Thursday night by the Los Angeles Chargers. Mesidor’s story is perhaps the most remarkable in this entire Miami class – a journey that began as […]
2026 NFL Draft: 2026 NFL Draft: Miami Hurricanes EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. Selected with the 15th Overall Pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Miami Hurricanes have another first round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft as EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. earned that distinction by being taken with the 15th overall pick in the first round of the draft on Thursday night by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Similar to Mauigoa, “Hurricane” Bain is a true Miami story from start to finish. A product […]
2026 NFL Draft: Miami Hurricanes OT Francis Mauigoa Selected with the 10th Pick by the New York Giants
The Miami Hurricanes have their first player taken in the 2026 NFL Draft – and it comes on a weekend where many Canes anticipate having their name called. OT Francis “Sisi” Mauigoa earned that distinction by being taken with the 10th overall pick in the first round of the draft on Thursday night by the New York Giants. Mauigoa’s path to […]
Miami Hurricanes 2026 NFL Draft First Round Watch Thread
Welcome to the NFL Draft, everyone! Tonight’s 1st round starts the 2026 Draft, and multiple Miami Hurricanes players figure to be taken during tonight’s run of selections. Leading the way for the Canes this year are EDGEs Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor, along with Tackle Francis Mauigoa. All three players are expected to be […]
NFL Miami Mock Draft 2026: How Many Canes Will Be Drafted This Weekend? Making the Case for 12 plus Other Storylines
The 2026 NFL Draft begins Thursday night in Pittsburgh, and for the first time since the legendary 2001 Miami Hurricanes walked into the 2002 draft and rewrote the record books, the program has a legitimate shot at placing 10 or more players in the same draft class. The floor for this group is somewhere around six or […]
Monday Musings: Spring thoughts; draft week is finally here
Hello one, hello all, and happy Monday. Hope your weeks have gotten off to a great start. Lots to talk about in the Miami universe, so let’s get to it. 1) The Hurricanes’ spring game took place on Saturday, and, of course, as it was not televised, I didn’t get to watch it all unfold. […]
All-22 Review: Darian Mensah vs. Clemson (2025)
Today we’re taking a look at new Miami QB Darian Mensah and his old team, the Duke Blue Devils, against the Clemson Tigers. Duke traveled to Clemson and knocked off the Tigers 46-45 in a comeback win. Mensah threw the game winning 2-point conversion on a slide route and the Blue Devils left Death Valley […]
New NFL Mock Draft Shakes Up Outlook for Miami Hurricanes Stars
The Miami Hurricanes football program has a big week ahead as the 2026 NFL Draft is approaching quickly. In Todd McShay’s latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft, three Hurricanes hear their names called in the first round, but a lot later than we have seen from other mock drafts. McShay is one of the more respected […]
Miami Hurricanes 2026 NFL Draft Prospects – Latest Updates
With ten days until the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off in Pittsburgh on April 23, the Miami Hurricanes are poised for a historic class. There is a real-world scenario where 12 Hurricanes hear their names called – which would not only beat the program’s modern-era record of 11 set in 2002, but mark the first time Miami […]
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