During the 2026 NFL Draft, nine Hurricanes heard their name get called for the draft, including Akheem Mesidor, Francis Mauioga, and Rueben Bain all going in the first round.

After the 2026 NFL Draft wrapped up, several Miami football players didn’t have to wait long to hear their names called in a different way, landing undrafted free agent deals across the league.

Here’s a full look at every Miami player who signed a UDFA contract as they take the next step toward the NFL.

James Brockermeyer (Falcons)

Former Miami Hurricanes center James Brockermeyer is signing with the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons announced the move on social media.

James played a big role in the Hurricanes’ dominant offensive line this year.

Wesley Bissainthe (Chiefs)

Longtime Miami Hurricanes star linebacker Wesley Bissainthe is signing with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs announced the signing on social media.

Bissainthe wrapped up the 2026 season with 39 tackles, one forced fumble, one sack, and one interception.

Keelan Marion (Falcons)

Yesterday afternoon, two Hurricanes signed with Atlanta, this time Keelan Marion is signing with his hometown Atlanta Falcons.

Marion played a big-time role in the Hurricanes’ passing game in 2026, finishing with 57 receptions for 746 yards and two touchdowns.

David Blay Jr. (Patriots)

Miami Hurricanes defensive tackle David Blay Jr. is expected to sign with the Patriots , per a report from Carlos A. Lopez of Sleepers.com.

 

An NFL eval of Bissainthe. Is this the guy we saw?

Scouting Report: Summary​

Bissainthe is a zone-scheme linebacker whose processing speed and communication skills give him a foundation to work from, but whose physical limitations will shrink his role at the next level. His junior tape was his best, showing a player who could read and react within structure, sit in his zone responsibilities and finish when kept clean. The senior year was a different story, with a noticeable uptick in missed tackles and an inability to separate from blocks that raised real concerns about his floor.

The fit for Bissainthe is narrow. He needs a two-gap front where the defensive linemen absorb blockers and keep him free to make plays in his area. In a scheme that asks him to take on guards at the second level and shed, he is going to struggle consistently. His coverage value is limited to zone assignments and matching running backs underneath. Anything beyond that exposes his hip stiffness and lack of functional agility.

 

An NFL eval of Bissainthe. Is this the guy we saw?

Scouting Report: Summary​

Bissainthe is a zone-scheme linebacker whose processing speed and communication skills give him a foundation to work from, but whose physical limitations will shrink his role at the next level. His junior tape was his best, showing a player who could read and react within structure, sit in his zone responsibilities and finish when kept clean. The senior year was a different story, with a noticeable uptick in missed tackles and an inability to separate from blocks that raised real concerns about his floor.

The fit for Bissainthe is narrow. He needs a two-gap front where the defensive linemen absorb blockers and keep him free to make plays in his area. In a scheme that asks him to take on guards at the second level and shed, he is going to struggle consistently. His coverage value is limited to zone assignments and matching running backs underneath. Anything beyond that exposes his hip stiffness and lack of functional agility.

Numbers compared to other FBS LBs are pedestrian.

From PFF (and for reference, LB Devin Bush (CHI) allowed a 69.3 passer rating (2nd best in NFL last year):

Wesley Bissainthe is a linebacker for the Miami (FL) Hurricanes who earned a 64.5 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 525th among 809 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 63.5 ranked 360th among 809 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 67.8 ranked 536th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 54.5 ranked 703rd among qualified linebackers.
He recorded 41 solo tackles on the season. Bissainthe generated 3 total pressures including 1 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 59.5 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 13 missed tackles over the course of the year.

 

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What about Bauman...............