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its from a draft analyst here is his list and write up on Miami and the teams they will play.
1.Alabama
2.Lsu
3.florida st- Players to watch: S Nate Andrews, RB Dalvin Cook, OT Roderick Johnson, S Derwin James, WR Travis Rudolph, DE/OLB Josh Sweat, DE DeMarcus Walker, CB Marquez White
The outlook: Talents like Sweat (State's next great edge rusher) and James (the most intimidating safety in the country) keep the defense among the nation's elite, while less heralded players like Andrews and White do the dirty work. Cook could hit the 2,000-yard mark this year with five returning starters on the offensive line. If young quarterbacks Deondre Francois or Malik Henry step up this season, the Seminoles will continue to contend for ACC and national titles.
Newcomer in the spotlight: K Ricky Aguayo -- The brother of three-time All-American and Tampa Bay Buccaneers second-round pick Roberto Aguayo is stepping into his sibling's shoes. FSU will need the younger Aguayo to make big kicks if the Seminoles want to challenge Clemson for the ACC crown.
4. Clemson
5.Usc
6.michigan
7.ohio st
8.notre dame- Players to watch: RB Josh Adams, RB Tarean Folston, WR Torii Hunter Jr., QB DeShone Kizer, DT Jarron Jones, CB Cole Luke, OT Mike McGlinchey, S Max Redfield, DE Isaac Rochell, DE Andrew Trumbetti, QB Malik Zaire
The outlook: They have a fascinating quarterback competition between Kizer and Zaire, as well as a strong duo in the backfield in Adams and Folston. Add in Hunter, and you're looking at a dangerous offense ... if McGlinchey can lead an inexperienced line. Coach Brian Kelly has to replace difference-makers on defense this year. Rochell and Trumbetti are strong on the edge, and Jones hopes to return to his dominant form after a knee injury sidelined him last year. Look for young talents like LB Nyles Morgan and CB Nick Watkins to step up, as well.
Newcomer in the spotlight: LB Asmar Bilal -- With Jaylon Smith moving on, the Irish need a new playmaker on the second level of the defense. Bilal is an athletic, quick defender who earned enough points in practices to take the Scout Team Defensive Player of the Year award. Now he's looking to make the next step.
9.texas a&m
10.louisville
11.michigan st
12.ucla
13.tennessee
14.oklahoma
15 MIAMI- Players to watch: WR Stacy Coley, OT Trevor Darling, CB Corn Elder, LB Jermaine Grace, OG Danny Isidora, S Rayshawn Jenkins, QB Brad Kaaya, C Nick Linder, DE Al-Quadin Muhammad, TE David Njoku, DE Chad Thomas, RB Joseph Yearby
The outlook: The story in Miami for 2016 is whether Mark Richt can take the program to a championship level after a very successful run at Georgia (145-51 record). There are pieces in place on offense, with Kaaya and Coley serving an excellent big-play combination. The offense returns all five starters on the O-line, and a strong back in Yearby. There is the typical Hurricane speed on defense, as well. Richt is already lining up commitments from Miami-area stars for 2017, so I expect the squad will be part of the ACC Coastal Division chase sooner rather than later.
Newcomer in the spotlight: LB Shaquille Quarterman -- High expectations come along with playing Mike linebacker at Miami, but Quarterman has the physical nature and speed to meet them. If Richt wants the defense to step up its game in 2016, he should ask the freshman to find his way to the ball as often as possible.
16.florida
17. ole miss
18.auburn
19.n.carolina - Players to watch: C Lucas Crowley, OT Jon Heck, RB Elijah Hood, WR Mack Hollins, WR Bug Howard, DT Nazair Jones, CB Des Lawrence, S Donnie Miles, OG Caleb Peterson, CB M.J. Stewart, WR Ryan Switzer
The outlook: Even though North Carolina is primarily a basketball school, the NFL regularly finds draftable prospects in Chapel Hill. This year, scouts first will be looking at three seniors on the offensive line in Crowley, Heck and Peterson. Hood is a sturdy back willing to pound his way to yardage, while Hollins, Howard and Switzer give the Tar Heels a chance to move the ball through the air if Matt Trubisky can take over as an effective replacement for Marquise Williams. Scouts can check out a very strong secondary, as well, with corners Lawrence and Stewart unafraid to match up against any receiver. The best of the bunch might turn out to be Jones, who is due for a breakout year.
Newcomer in the spotlight: CB Patrice Rene -- Rene decommitted from Rutgers to join UNC, and his physical style of play could earn him playing time right away. His 6-foot-2, 203-pound frame could push him to the safety spot at some point in his career
20. stanford
21.oklahooma st
22.oregon
23. arkansas
24.georgia
25.pitt- Players to watch: OT Adam Bisnowaty, RB James Conner, WR Dontez Ford, LB Matt Galambos, OG Dorian Johnson, CB Avonte Maddox, RB Qadree Ollison, DE Ejuan Price, QB Nathan Peterman, S Jordan Whitehead
The outlook: In Bisnowaty and Johnson, Pitt has two of the best senior linemen in the country. Another duo worth noting are backs Conner, who is returning to the field now that he's cancer-free, and Ollison. They will benefit from having those talented linemen blocking for them. Peterman, a transfer from Tennessee, played well enough for the Panthers last season to pique the interest of NFL scouts. Whitehead is a force despite possessing only average size for the position (5-foot-11, 185 pounds). Price (6-0, 250) is undersized, too, but quite active, while Galambos is a tough-minded Mike 'backer who can shoot gaps and make plays in the backfield.
Newcomer in the spotlight: CB Damar Hamlin -- Lafayette Pitts was a four-year starter for Pitt, and his loss will be felt -- unless Hamlin can be an effective partner with Maddox from the get-go. The long, lean Pittsburgh native will be a good complement to the shorter, quick Maddox. The question is how he'll fare when thrown into the fire against Oklahoma State, Miami and Clemson this season.
Top 25 CFB teams with most NFL talent in 2016: Teams 11-15 - NFL.com
1.Alabama
2.Lsu
3.florida st- Players to watch: S Nate Andrews, RB Dalvin Cook, OT Roderick Johnson, S Derwin James, WR Travis Rudolph, DE/OLB Josh Sweat, DE DeMarcus Walker, CB Marquez White
The outlook: Talents like Sweat (State's next great edge rusher) and James (the most intimidating safety in the country) keep the defense among the nation's elite, while less heralded players like Andrews and White do the dirty work. Cook could hit the 2,000-yard mark this year with five returning starters on the offensive line. If young quarterbacks Deondre Francois or Malik Henry step up this season, the Seminoles will continue to contend for ACC and national titles.
Newcomer in the spotlight: K Ricky Aguayo -- The brother of three-time All-American and Tampa Bay Buccaneers second-round pick Roberto Aguayo is stepping into his sibling's shoes. FSU will need the younger Aguayo to make big kicks if the Seminoles want to challenge Clemson for the ACC crown.
4. Clemson
5.Usc
6.michigan
7.ohio st
8.notre dame- Players to watch: RB Josh Adams, RB Tarean Folston, WR Torii Hunter Jr., QB DeShone Kizer, DT Jarron Jones, CB Cole Luke, OT Mike McGlinchey, S Max Redfield, DE Isaac Rochell, DE Andrew Trumbetti, QB Malik Zaire
The outlook: They have a fascinating quarterback competition between Kizer and Zaire, as well as a strong duo in the backfield in Adams and Folston. Add in Hunter, and you're looking at a dangerous offense ... if McGlinchey can lead an inexperienced line. Coach Brian Kelly has to replace difference-makers on defense this year. Rochell and Trumbetti are strong on the edge, and Jones hopes to return to his dominant form after a knee injury sidelined him last year. Look for young talents like LB Nyles Morgan and CB Nick Watkins to step up, as well.
Newcomer in the spotlight: LB Asmar Bilal -- With Jaylon Smith moving on, the Irish need a new playmaker on the second level of the defense. Bilal is an athletic, quick defender who earned enough points in practices to take the Scout Team Defensive Player of the Year award. Now he's looking to make the next step.
9.texas a&m
10.louisville
11.michigan st
12.ucla
13.tennessee
14.oklahoma
15 MIAMI- Players to watch: WR Stacy Coley, OT Trevor Darling, CB Corn Elder, LB Jermaine Grace, OG Danny Isidora, S Rayshawn Jenkins, QB Brad Kaaya, C Nick Linder, DE Al-Quadin Muhammad, TE David Njoku, DE Chad Thomas, RB Joseph Yearby
The outlook: The story in Miami for 2016 is whether Mark Richt can take the program to a championship level after a very successful run at Georgia (145-51 record). There are pieces in place on offense, with Kaaya and Coley serving an excellent big-play combination. The offense returns all five starters on the O-line, and a strong back in Yearby. There is the typical Hurricane speed on defense, as well. Richt is already lining up commitments from Miami-area stars for 2017, so I expect the squad will be part of the ACC Coastal Division chase sooner rather than later.
Newcomer in the spotlight: LB Shaquille Quarterman -- High expectations come along with playing Mike linebacker at Miami, but Quarterman has the physical nature and speed to meet them. If Richt wants the defense to step up its game in 2016, he should ask the freshman to find his way to the ball as often as possible.
16.florida
17. ole miss
18.auburn
19.n.carolina - Players to watch: C Lucas Crowley, OT Jon Heck, RB Elijah Hood, WR Mack Hollins, WR Bug Howard, DT Nazair Jones, CB Des Lawrence, S Donnie Miles, OG Caleb Peterson, CB M.J. Stewart, WR Ryan Switzer
The outlook: Even though North Carolina is primarily a basketball school, the NFL regularly finds draftable prospects in Chapel Hill. This year, scouts first will be looking at three seniors on the offensive line in Crowley, Heck and Peterson. Hood is a sturdy back willing to pound his way to yardage, while Hollins, Howard and Switzer give the Tar Heels a chance to move the ball through the air if Matt Trubisky can take over as an effective replacement for Marquise Williams. Scouts can check out a very strong secondary, as well, with corners Lawrence and Stewart unafraid to match up against any receiver. The best of the bunch might turn out to be Jones, who is due for a breakout year.
Newcomer in the spotlight: CB Patrice Rene -- Rene decommitted from Rutgers to join UNC, and his physical style of play could earn him playing time right away. His 6-foot-2, 203-pound frame could push him to the safety spot at some point in his career
20. stanford
21.oklahooma st
22.oregon
23. arkansas
24.georgia
25.pitt- Players to watch: OT Adam Bisnowaty, RB James Conner, WR Dontez Ford, LB Matt Galambos, OG Dorian Johnson, CB Avonte Maddox, RB Qadree Ollison, DE Ejuan Price, QB Nathan Peterman, S Jordan Whitehead
The outlook: In Bisnowaty and Johnson, Pitt has two of the best senior linemen in the country. Another duo worth noting are backs Conner, who is returning to the field now that he's cancer-free, and Ollison. They will benefit from having those talented linemen blocking for them. Peterman, a transfer from Tennessee, played well enough for the Panthers last season to pique the interest of NFL scouts. Whitehead is a force despite possessing only average size for the position (5-foot-11, 185 pounds). Price (6-0, 250) is undersized, too, but quite active, while Galambos is a tough-minded Mike 'backer who can shoot gaps and make plays in the backfield.
Newcomer in the spotlight: CB Damar Hamlin -- Lafayette Pitts was a four-year starter for Pitt, and his loss will be felt -- unless Hamlin can be an effective partner with Maddox from the get-go. The long, lean Pittsburgh native will be a good complement to the shorter, quick Maddox. The question is how he'll fare when thrown into the fire against Oklahoma State, Miami and Clemson this season.
Top 25 CFB teams with most NFL talent in 2016: Teams 11-15 - NFL.com
