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List of Every Miami Hurricane Player Picked in 2026 NFL Draft and Where They're Headed

The 2026 NFL Draft is here, and the Miami Hurricanes have plenty of talent that is gearing up to accomplish a dream of a lifetime.
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. (4) against the Indiana Hoosiers during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. (4) against the Indiana Hoosiers during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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This weekend could be one of the biggest in decades for the Miami Hurricanes.

The 2026 NFL Draft is nearly here, and the Hurricanes have over 10 players who are ready to be drafted. Seven are projected to go through the three-day process, while others could sneak up in the later rounds.

The Hurricanes are expected to have three players go in the first round, starting with Rueben Bain Jr. or Francis Mauigoa. Later on in the draft, Akheem Mesidor is expected to be next.

(This will be updated throughout the entire 2026 NFL Draft)

How to watch the 2026 NFL Draft:

  • Where: Pittsburgh, PA
  • When: Thursday, April 23 - Saturday, April 25

2026 NFL Draft Full Schedule by Round:

  • Thursday, April 23 - Round: 8 PM ET
  • Friday, April 24 - Rounds 2-3: 7 PM ET
  • Saturday, April 25 - Rounds 4-7: 12:00 PM ET

What channel is the NFL Draft on?

  • TV: NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, and ESPN Deportes.

Pre Draft:

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED PLAYER RANKINGS

Day 1:

1st Round:

Pick No. 10: New York Giants — Francis Mauigoa

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  • The New York added more protection for Jaxson Dart by drafting Mauigoa with the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He is expected to move inside and play guard.

Pick No. 15: Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Rueben Bain Jr.

Five Things to Know About Former Miami Hurricane Rueben Bain Jr.

  • The Buccaneers stayed patient and land one of the best pass rushers in the draft selecting Rueben Bain Jr with the No. 15 pick.

Pick No. 22: Los Angeles Chargers — Akheem Mesidor

2nd Round:

None

3rd Round:

Pick 65: Arizona Cardinals —Carson Beck

The Cardinals take a chance on their future quarterback in Carson Beck. Beck is coming off one of his better seasons as a quarterback, but not his best. He led the Canes to the National Championship.

Pick No. 68: Philadelphia Eagles — Markel Bell

Bell has one of the best potentials in the draft, and getting selected by the Eagles, who have a track record of having great offensive lines. He is a sneaky player who could get more run in the future for the team after some development.

Pick No. 98: Minnesota Vikings — Jakobe Thomas

Thomas, being the first DB off the board for the Canes, was a shock, but the Vikings is the perfect place for the heat-seeking missile.

4th Round:

Pick No. 116: Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Kieonte Scott

Many expected Scott to be the first off the board for the Canes, but in the end, he was the second and joins Bain in Tampa.

6th Round

Pick No. 188: New York Jets — Anez Cooper

Pick No. 197: Los Angeles Rams — CJ Daniels

Undrafted Free Agents

James Brockermeyer, C: Atlanta Falcons

Wesley Bissainthe, LB: Kansas City Chiefs

Keelan Marion, WR/KR: Atlanta Falcons

David Blay Jr., DT: New England Patriots

Received Minicamp Invites

Carter Davis, K: Kansas City Chiefs


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Justice Sandle
JUSTICE SANDLE

Justice Sandle is a graduate of Mississippi State University earning a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Communications with a concentration in Print and Digital Journalism. During his time in Starkville, he spent a year as an intern working for Mississippi State On SI primarily covering basketball, football, baseball, and soccer while writing, recording, and creating multimedia stories during his tenor. Since graduating, he has assumed the role of lead staff writer for Miami Hurricanes On SI covering football, basketball, baseball, and all things Hurricanes related.

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