Ohio State's new OC Brian Hartline and C.J. Stroud declares for NFL Draft | No. 1 CFB Show
Fox Sports’ RJ Young shares his thoughts on Brian Hartline’s promotion to Ohio State's offensive coordinator and the challenges that may come with a new starting QB in his first year as C.J. Stroud declared for the NFL Draft.
foxsports.comThe 2022 NFL Draft’s Biggest Winners and Losers
The NFL Draft is as scrutinized as any sporting event there is. Already, millions of fans and experts have decided which teams walked away the winners. Will confesses that his Arizona Cardinals did poorly, in part by trading their first round pick for Marquise “Hollywood” Brown. "The Cardinals look like a team that is scrambling right now,” Will says. LZ’s “other team” — the Detroit Lions — did okay. One of their picks, University of Michigan star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, “looks to be a beast,” LZ says. The New York Jets had a better draft still, landing Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner with the 4th overall pick. Many consider him the best cornerback in the draft. Beyond team-by-team performance, the draft also set a few interesting records and trends. Ten teams didn’t even make first round selections, which is a first. Only one quarterback was taken in the first round — Kenny Pickett to the Pittsburgh Steelers — and not until the 20th pick. That’s the latest a QB has been drafted since 1997.
news.yahoo.comFormer Hurricanes sign NFL deals as undrafted free agents
While only one former Hurricane (defensive lineman Jon Ford in the seventh round) was selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, the lowest number of Miami football players chosen since 1980, numerous draft-eligible Canes have signed deals with NFL teams as undrafted free agents. King threw for 3,453 yards and ran for 634 yards in his two seasons with the Hurricanes. Sticking with the wide-receiver position, record-setters Charleston Rambo and Mike Harley Jr. signed with the Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns, respectively. Defensive backs Amari Carter and Bubba Bolden reached contractual agreements with the Chicago Bears and the Seattle Seahawks, respectively. Of the former Hurricanes who were draft-eligible, only running back Cam’Ron Harris has yet to either sign with an NFL franchise or accept a rookie minicamp offer.
themiamihurricane.comDefensive tackle Jonathan Ford drafted by Packers in seventh round
Senior defensive tackle Jonathan Ford provided many around Miami football a sense of relief. With the 234th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Green Bay Packers selected Ford, 6-foot-5, 338-pound native of Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, protecting a 48-year-old streak of Miami draft picks dating back to 1975. The Packers’ seventh-round draft choice marked the first and only Hurricane drafted this year. Recording each of his three career tackles in 2019 and four solo tackles last season, Ford brings near-boundless size to a Green Bay defense. Kenny Clark, a six-year veteran for the Packers, maintains the starting role at nose tackle after logging 48 combined tackles last season.
themiamihurricane.comWith eyes set on the NFL, the Hurricanes’ 2021 draft class continues the legacy of Miami football
Since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger, UM has had 281 players selected in the NFL Draft, 60 of which were selected in the first round. Going into next season, the University of Miami’s legacy of creating exemplary NFL players continues as first-round defensive ends Jaelan Phillips and Greg Rousseau, defensive end Quincy Roche and tight end Brevin Jordan embark on their NFL rookie campaigns. While the defensive end opted out of the 2020 season, he was excellent in 2019 as a redshirt freshman. By the season’s end, he was named to the All-ACC First Team and the All-America Second Team by the Football Writers Association of America. By the season’s end, he was named to the All-ACC Second Team and was a semifinalist for the Mackey Award.
themiamihurricane.comJacksonville ordered to turn off bridge’s Pride Month rainbow lights. A day later, they’re lighted again.
The decision on the Acosta Bridge in Jacksonville, Fla., which came after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a much-debated transgender girls sports ban on the first day of Pride Month, appears to have been reversed Wednesday amid mounting blowback.
washingtonpost.comTE Brevin Jordan selected 147th overall by Texans, DE Quincy Roche drafted by Steelers in sixth round
With the 147th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans selected tight end Brevin Jordan from the University of Miami. He and other junior tight end Will Mallory played critical roles in Miami offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee’s fast-paced offense. It may have taken a little longer than expected, but Miami defensive end Quincy Roche was also selected on the third day of the draft, with the 216th pick selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Standing at 6-3, 245 pounds, Roche was projected to get drafted in the third round on the second day, but ultimately fell to the sixth round. Now, Roche becomes the third Miami defensive end in the 2021 NFL Draft to get the call, joining teammates Jaelan Phillips (Dolphins) and Gregory Rousseau (Bills).
themiamihurricane.comDolphins draft Jaylen Waddle at No. 6, giving Tua a familiar weapon
The Miami Dolphins went into the NFL Draft with a major opportunity to add to their offensive weapons, and after two pass-catchers went off the board ahead of their pick, they selected dynamic Alabama receiver Jaylen Waddle with the No. 6 overall choice.
Miami Sports Pod: Dolphins free agent options and draft plans
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – On the latest episode of the Miami Sports Pod, Local 10′s Will Manso and Clay Ferraro discuss the Miami Dolphins options as free agency and the NFL Draft nears. Which positions should the Dolphins target, and where should they go with their top picks? Will and Clay have the answers. SUBSCRIBE to the Miami Sports Pod - iTunes | Android
Day 3 of NFL Draft: Dolphins make trio of trades, continue building in the trenches
227 to Philadelphia in exchange for the Eagles’ fifth round selection (No. Dolphins offensive coordinator Chan Gailey could have some fun calling plays with Perry on the field, considering his triple-threat status. 251, to the Seattle Seahawks for a sixth round pick in 2021. 56 before ending the night by taking safety Brandon Jones with their only third round pick, No. NFL Draft Saturday (NFL Draft Saturday)ANALYSISSolomon KindleyFerraro: The Dolphins continue to address the area fans have been asking them to fix for years: the offensive line.
Day 2 of NFL Draft: Miami Dolphins draft analysis
PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins second round of the NFL Draft is ongoing Friday night. Local 10 News’ sports team Will Manso and Clay Ferraro break down the Dolphins’ second-round picks. And the Dolphins are beefing up both lines in a big way in this draft. MANSO: The Dolphins finally addressed the need at safety be selecting Jones out of Texas with the 70th overall pick. FERRARO: It’s a passing league and the Dolphins have bolstered their pass defense in a big way this offseason.
Hurricanes CB Bandy declares for NFL draft
CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Trajan Bandy’s career with the Miami Hurricanes is over. The defensive back announced Friday that he was leaving for the NFL draft. In a social media post, Bandy cited “a number of unforeseen off the field circumstances and discussions with my family” as the reason he’s leaving school early. Bandy thanked the coaching staff, including current head coach Manny Diaz and former 'Canes head coach Mark Richt. Bandy’s biggest play at Miami came with a interception return for a touchdown against Notre Dame in a nationally televised game in 2017, helping the Hurricanes improve to 10-0.
Dolphins claim first-round bust Taco Charlton
Associated PressDAVIE, Fla. - The Miami Dolphins are giving a first-round draft bust the chance to gain quick revenge on his former team. Just a day after being cut by the Dallas Cowboys, the Dolphins have claimed defensive end Taco Charlton. The Dallas Cowboys. Drafted with the 28th pick in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, Charlton has just four sacks in 27 games with the Cowboys. Charlton posted "Free me" to Twitter on Monday after being inactive for the first two games of the season.
Miami Sports Pod - 14 weeks until the Dolphins claim the top pick
After Sunday's woeful showing against the Patriots, Local 10's Will Manso and Clay Ferraro count down the weeks until the Dolphins can officially claim the top pick in the NFL Draft. SUBSCRIBE to the Miami Sports Pod - iTunes | Android:30 Keep your eyes on the prize1:30 Did Sunday even feel like a game to you? 5:30 It's not a level playing field7:30 If this team is this bad, how can we trust they'll get it right when they build? 11:00 How is Chris Grier a radical change from the past when he's been a higher up in the Dolphins scouting for a decade? 17:00 We feel for the fans19:30 You become part of a losing culture when a team tanks23:30 The Dolphins are not competitive26:30 Tanking is the right thingCopyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.