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The Miami Hurricanes could have up to 15 players drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, with Francis Mauigoa and Rueben Bain Jr expected to be top picks. The draft order for Miami's players remains uncertain as evaluations continue.
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The Miami Hurricanes football program's draft eligible players will be a constant in this NFL Draft, especially early. Head coach Mario Cristobal could see in the ballpark 15 of his players drafted. The question is who and where?Â
Francis "Sisi" Mauigoa and Rueben Bain Jr should not have to wait long to hear their names called. As is the case with all of Miami's players, the order of who goes first, second, third, etc. is still very much up in the air.Â
In an ideal world, Mauigoa is a lock to go in the top 5. However, this draft lacks elite 'left' tackle options at the top. Bain would also be a lock in at least the top 10 based on production. However, the short arms aspect is creating some hesitation.Â
After the big two, Akheem Mesidor could go anywhere from the teens in the first round to the end of the second round. Keionte Scott is right outside the first tier of cornerbacks. Markel Bell should be an option in the middle rounds. Carson Beck and CJ Daniels are rising as of late. Jakobe Thomas could factor in between day 2 and day 3. While Wesley Bissainthe could be a real riser, his teams see him as a LB to S conversion.Â
Francis Mauigoa and Rueben Bain Jr are expected to be among the top picks, with up to 15 players potentially drafted.
Mauigoa is projected to be a top 5 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Bain's draft stock is being impacted by concerns over his short arm length despite his strong production.
Akheem Mesidor could be selected anywhere from the teens in the first round to the end of the second round.
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James Brockermeyer (center), Ethan O'Connor (cornerback), Damari Brown (cornerback), Samson Okunlola (offensive tackle), and Raul Aguirre Jr (linebacker) could also factor in as deep sleepers.
| Name | Pos | HT | WT | 40 | Range | Draft Pick | Team |
| Francis Mauigoa | OT | 6'6 | 315 | 5.30 | Top 15 | ||
| Rueben Bain | DE | 6'3 | 270 | 4.72 | Top 15 | ||
| Akheem Mesidor | DE | 6'3 | 280 | 4.67 | Rd 1-2 | ||
| Keionte Scott | CB | 6'0 | 194 | 4.44 | Rd 2-3 | ||
| Markel Bell | OT | 6'9 | 345 | 5.36 | Rd 2-4 | ||
| Carson Beck | QB | 6'4 | 220 | 4.84 | Rd 3-5 | ||
| CJ Daniels | WR | 6'3 | 205 | 4.44 | Rd 3-5 | ||
| Jakobe Thomas | S | 6'2 | 200 | 4.55 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| Wesley Bissainthe | LB | 6'1 | 215 | 4.63 | Rd 4-6 | ||
| Anez Cooper | OG | 6'6 | 350 | 5.40 | Rd 5-7 | ||
| James Brockermeyer | CB | 6'3 | 295 | 5.30 | Rd 6-UFA | ||
| Ethan O'Connor | CB | 6'1 | 172 | 4.50 | Rd 6-UFA | ||
| Damari Brown | CB | 6'2 | 195 | 4.63 | Rd 6-UFA | ||
| Samson Okunlola | OT | 6'6 | 300 | 4.96 | Rd 7-UFA | ||
| Raul Aguirre Jr | LB | 6'2 | 233 | 4.65 | Rd 7-UFA |
The 2026 NFL draft kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday in Pittsburgh (ESPN, ABC and NFL Network-- available on Fubo), The Las Vegas Raiders will likely select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick.