Draft day is three days away, and Miami players are starting to head back to their hometowns to wait on Thursday night to hear their names called in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Sixteen Hurricanes are expected to be sitting on the couch Thursday night, waiting for their moment to arrive.
So with that in mind, what are national analysts saying about where Miami’s guys will land? ESPN’s Jordan Reid released his annual 257-pick full mock draft for this year’s class.
See where the Hurricanes are listed below in order, and what Reid had to say about the Hurricanes:
Round 1.
3. (Cardinals) Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
"Protecting the quarterback has been a constant issue for the Cardinals, who allowed 59 sacks last season (fifth most in the NFL). The Cardinals' offensive tackles also finished with the lowest run block win rate at the position last season, and Mauigoa provides an immediate plug-and-play starter on the right side. Arizona signed Elijah Wilkinson this offseason, but that shouldn't prevent it from searching for a long-term fixture at right tackle."
9. (Chiefs) Rueben Bain Jr., Edge, Miami
"It has been nine years since the Chiefs have picked in the top 10. That draft netted them Patrick Mahomes, so Kansas City would love a similar home run with this pick. Bain is a rugged, high-effort edge rusher who brings an immediate identity to that position group. He checks every characteristic defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo likes on the edge as a densely built, heavy-handed playmaker with alignment versatility. Bain's short arms are a historical outlier, and teams are aware of the off-field issues that have surfaced, but I still believe he will go in the top half of Round 1."
22. (Chargers) Akheem Mesidor, Edge, Miami
"The Chargers need interior offensive line help, but with Odafe Oweh having departed for Washington and Khalil Mack entering his age-35 season, Los Angeles also needs an edge rusher to add to Mack and Tuli Tuipulotu. Mesidor would be an excellent fit into the pass-rush rotation as a relentless player with a repertoire of moves. He had 12.5 sacks and 17.5 tackles for loss last season. He is also a reliable run defender who can set a firm edge."
Round 3.
86. (Chargers) Keionte Scott, CB, Miami
"Scott has a linebacker's mentality, as he tries to destroy anything that comes within his coverage. He fits best in a nickel/overhang strong safety role at the next level."
95. (Patriots) Markel Bell, OT, Miami
"Bell is a towering blocker (6-foot-9, 346 pounds) who has agile feet for his size. With Morgan Moses in his age-35 season and Will Campbell's future at tackle in question, Bell could be a nice long-term option."
99. (Steelers) Carson Beck, QB, Miami
"Many scouts I've spoken to like Beck's floor and think he can be a long-term backup option. He would be another developmental player along with Will Howard, last year's sixth-round pick."
Round 5.
156. (Colts) Jakobe Thomas, DB, Miami
Round 6.
196. (Vikings) CJ Daniels, WR, Miami
Round 7.
227. (Dolphins) Anez Cooper, OL, Miami
All courtesy of ESPN’s Jordan Reid and his 257-pick full 2026 NFL Mock Draft
Sixteen Hurricanes are expected to be sitting on the couch Thursday night, waiting for their moment to arrive.
So with that in mind, what are national analysts saying about where Miami’s guys will land? ESPN’s Jordan Reid released his annual 257-pick full mock draft for this year’s class.
See where the Hurricanes are listed below in order, and what Reid had to say about the Hurricanes:
Round 1.
3. (Cardinals) Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami
"Protecting the quarterback has been a constant issue for the Cardinals, who allowed 59 sacks last season (fifth most in the NFL). The Cardinals' offensive tackles also finished with the lowest run block win rate at the position last season, and Mauigoa provides an immediate plug-and-play starter on the right side. Arizona signed Elijah Wilkinson this offseason, but that shouldn't prevent it from searching for a long-term fixture at right tackle."
9. (Chiefs) Rueben Bain Jr., Edge, Miami
"It has been nine years since the Chiefs have picked in the top 10. That draft netted them Patrick Mahomes, so Kansas City would love a similar home run with this pick. Bain is a rugged, high-effort edge rusher who brings an immediate identity to that position group. He checks every characteristic defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo likes on the edge as a densely built, heavy-handed playmaker with alignment versatility. Bain's short arms are a historical outlier, and teams are aware of the off-field issues that have surfaced, but I still believe he will go in the top half of Round 1."
22. (Chargers) Akheem Mesidor, Edge, Miami
"The Chargers need interior offensive line help, but with Odafe Oweh having departed for Washington and Khalil Mack entering his age-35 season, Los Angeles also needs an edge rusher to add to Mack and Tuli Tuipulotu. Mesidor would be an excellent fit into the pass-rush rotation as a relentless player with a repertoire of moves. He had 12.5 sacks and 17.5 tackles for loss last season. He is also a reliable run defender who can set a firm edge."
Round 3.
86. (Chargers) Keionte Scott, CB, Miami
"Scott has a linebacker's mentality, as he tries to destroy anything that comes within his coverage. He fits best in a nickel/overhang strong safety role at the next level."
95. (Patriots) Markel Bell, OT, Miami
"Bell is a towering blocker (6-foot-9, 346 pounds) who has agile feet for his size. With Morgan Moses in his age-35 season and Will Campbell's future at tackle in question, Bell could be a nice long-term option."
99. (Steelers) Carson Beck, QB, Miami
"Many scouts I've spoken to like Beck's floor and think he can be a long-term backup option. He would be another developmental player along with Will Howard, last year's sixth-round pick."
Round 5.
156. (Colts) Jakobe Thomas, DB, Miami
Round 6.
196. (Vikings) CJ Daniels, WR, Miami
Round 7.
227. (Dolphins) Anez Cooper, OL, Miami
All courtesy of ESPN’s Jordan Reid and his 257-pick full 2026 NFL Mock Draft
