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Why the University of Miami Has a Playoff Caliber Defensive Line

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JHallCanes said:
Ouch!!
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Did you kick them with bare feet? You should probably wear shoes when kicking rocks.............

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NicKane said:
Proceeding with caution and ****ting on it every time he talks about it, are two different things.
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Yes I know I’m just telling you my opinion. I haven’t listened to anything Pete says. Personally I hate the guy so yea of course I’m not gonna listen or read his crap.
 
NicKane said:
Yeah, I do have a problem with how @Peter Ariz has talked about our defensive line. Actually let me rephrase that, how he has **** on it when those simply aren’t the facts. Our defensive line is stacked this year and every single contributor at defensive tackle is well over 300 pounds. So whenever you hear, Petey ****ting on it, just know he’s full of crap.
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🤣🤣🤣🤣 I think you've got me confused with somebody else, man. I love this DLine
 
NicKane said:
Yeah, I do have a problem with how @Peter Ariz has talked about our defensive line. Actually let me rephrase that, how he has **** on it when those simply aren’t the facts. Our defensive line is stacked this year and every single contributor at defensive tackle is well over 300 pounds. So whenever you hear, Petey ****ting on it, just know he’s full of crap.
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Also to say that every contributor at Dtackle is "Well over" 300 pounds is false. Moten is 300. Blay is 305, Scott is 303, Bain and Mesidor who will get snaps at DT are 270 and 265. Blount is 265.

It's just not a very big interior line. I still like the unit a lot overall.
 
pacusmc said:
Talent has never been the issue here. We’ve had enough talent to make it to charlotte for too many years.

The problem lies with the city, the dudes wearing the polo shirts and certain elements that have surrounded the team for too long.

We can have a complete 5 star roster and we would still wonder if the team could pull of a trip to Charlotte.
Too many late night parties, too much selfishness, not enough brain cells on the sidelines.

Take into consideration the irony that is Al golden.
How can a dude who hired D’nofrio as a dc and not fire him (even make excuses for him) to his own detriment, be able to command a defense that made it to the CFB playoffs and even get a dc gig in the nfl.


Let’s see if we finally figured this coordinator thing out.
That’s why I’ve been so critical of any crowning of these freshman or giddy over a dc just because he screams all the time and doesn’t blink.

Gotta see it.
Until then, it’s just more paper tigers.
Am I excited and optimistic? Absolutely, but cautiously and I mean very cautiously optimistic.
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PTSD!! I feel you 24 years of misery
 
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Peter Ariz said:
Also to say that every contributor at Dtackle is "Well over" 300 pounds is false. Moten is 300. Blay is 305, Scott is 303, Bain and Mesidor who will get snaps at DT are 270 and 265. Blount is 265.

It's just not a very big interior line. I still like the unit a lot overall.
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It is the most complete DL we have had in years. Going 6-8 deep is nothing we have seen here since the 80s and 90s team. The key is also having 4-6 deep in CB. Mario has done a master class in Portal and recruiting. Nothing short of of Jimmy and Butch mastery. Now he has to win.
 
Hstokes1447 said:
The foundation of any College Football Playoff contender is often built on a dominant defensive line that can pressure quarterbacks, stop the run, and anchor the defense. When comparing Miami’s defensive front to teams that have consistently reached the CFP over the past three seasons, it’s clear Miami’s defensive line has the necessary talent to be a CFP caliber defensive lines.

NFL Draft as the Benchmark for Defensive Line Talent
One of the most objective ways to measure a college defensive line’s caliber is by evaluating NFL Draft results. Over the last three CFP seasons, only one CFP team had more than three defensive linemen drafted in the immediate NFL Draft after that season. Many playoff teams featured 1–3 linemen drafted, reflecting the high level of talent required to compete at the highest level.

Miami’s NFL Caliber Talent
Currently, the Miami Hurricanes have three players projected to be drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to several reputable mock drafts:
  • Rueben Bain: Projected as a mid to late first round pick
  • Akheem Mesidor: Projected as a late round pick
  • David Blay: Projected as a mid round pick.
Further, Miami’s defensive line talent pipeline includes 2027 draft-eligible former 5-star recruits:
  • Justin Scott
  • Marquise Lightfoot
  • Armondo Blount
And possibly Hayden Lowe, as he will be draft eligible in 2028. Of the past 31 draft eligible 5 star defensive linemen (according to 247 composite ranking), 22 were drafted, a 71% conversion rate , indicating a strong likelihood these players will reach the NFL.

This gives Miami a total of 7 potential draftable defensive lineman for the 2025 season.

Comparative NFL Draft Production for Recent CFP Defensive Lines

2022–2023 CFP Season Defensive Line NFL Draft Production:
  • Georgia
    • 2 DL drafted immediately after: Jalen Carter (1st rd), Robert Beal Jr (5th rd)
      • Zion Logue drafted 6th round in 2024 (redshirt on team)
  • Michigan
    • 2 DL drafted immediately after: Mazi Smith (1st rd), Mike Morris (5th rd)
      • Kris Jenkins, Jaylen Harrell (returning juniors), Mason Graham (true freshman) on roster
  • Ohio State
    • 1 DL drafted immediately after: Zach Harrison (3rd rd)
      • Michael Hall Jr. (2nd rd 2024) and several redshirt/returning players on roster
  • TCU
    • 1 DL drafted immediately after: Dylan Horton (4th rd)

2023–2024 CFP Season Defensive Line NFL Draft Production:
  • Alabama
    • 3 DL drafted immediately after: Dallas Turner (1st rd), Chris Braswell (2nd rd), Justin Eboigbe (4th rd)
  • Michigan
    • 2 DL drafted immediately after: Kris Jenkins (2nd rd), Jaylen Harrell (7th rd)
      • Mason Graham (1st rd 2025), Kenneth Grant (1st rd 2025), Josaiah Stewart (3rd rd 2025) all on roster during playoffs
  • Texas
    • 2 DL drafted immediately after: Byron Murphy II (1st rd), T'Vondre Sweat (2nd rd)
  • Washington
    • 1 DL drafted immediately after: Bralen Trice (3rd rd)

2024–2025 CFP Season Defensive Line NFL Draft Production (expanded 12-team playoff):
  • Clemson
    • 0 DL drafted immediately after:
      • Projected 3 DL drafted in 2026
  • Georgia
    • 3 DL drafted immediately after: Mykel Williams (1st rd), Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (5th rd), Warren Brinson (6th rd)
  • Indiana
    • 1 DL drafted immediately after: CJ West (4th rd)
  • Ohio State
    • 4 DL drafted immediately after: Tyleik Williams (1st rd), JT Tuimoloau (2nd rd), Jack Sawyer (4th rd), Ty Hamilton (5th rd)
  • Oregon
    • 3 DL drafted immediately after: Derrick Harmon (1st rd), Jordan Burch (3rd rd), Jamaree Caldwell (3rd rd)
  • Penn State
    • 1 DL drafted immediately after: Abdul Carter (1st rd)
  • SMU
    • 1 DL drafted immediately after: Elijah Roberts (5th rd)
  • Tennessee
    • 2 DL drafted immediately after: James Pearce Jr. (1st rd), Omarr Norman-Lott (2nd rd)
  • Texas
    • Alfred Collins (2nd rd), Vernon Broughton (3rd rd), Barryn Sorrell (4th rd)
  • Notre Dame
    • 1 DL drafted immediately after: Rylie Mills (4th rd)
  • Boise State
    • 1 DL drafted immediately after: Ahmed Hassanein (6th rd)
  • Arizona State
    • 0 DL drafted immediately after:

What This Means for Miami’s Defensive Line
Miami currently matches or exceeds many CFP teams in NFL caliber talent on the defensive front. The Hurricanes have:
  • Multiple 2026 NFL Draft projections
  • A pipeline of elite, high-ceiling 5-star recruits who have a historically strong likelihood (71%) of being drafted in their eventual draft years.
  • Depth and versatility, with players able to contribute and develop into NFL prospects.

Conclusion
When comparing the University of Miami's defensive line talent to recent CFP teams, the data clearly supports Miami as a playoff caliber front. The number of NFL draft eligible defensive linemen, places Miami in the same tier as Georgia, Michigan, Alabama, with Texas and Ohio Stats, having more draftable defensive lineman on their rosters.. This isn’t speculation; it’s data driven, evidence showing Miami’s defensive front has the necessary talent to be a formidable, playoff ready unit.
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Well, when you put it THAT way....
 
Peter Ariz said:
Also to say that every contributor at Dtackle is "Well over" 300 pounds is false. Moten is 300. Blay is 305, Scott is 303, Bain and Mesidor who will get snaps at DT are 270 and 265. Blount is 265.

It's just not a very big interior line. I still like the unit a lot overall.
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I think Moten is around 325 (unless he's recently lost weight). But I agree that "well over 300 lbs" is exaggerating. Nevertheless we have five guys all 300+ in Moten, Blay, Scott, Jones, and Simpson. That's plenty of size (pause). Now if they can all stay relatively healthy, that's the key.
 
Combo said:
I think Moten is around 325 (unless he's recently lost weight). But I agree that "well over 300 lbs" is exaggerating. Nevertheless we have five guys all 300+ in Moten, Blay, Scott, Jones, and Simpson. That's plenty of size (pause). Now if they can all stay relatively healthy, that's the key.
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Moten is listed at 300 and he said the other day he slimmed down from 310-312 to 300
 
Peter Ariz said:
🤣🤣🤣🤣 I think you've got me confused with somebody else, man. I love this DLine
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Whatever dude, I’ve heard you talk about them on the podcasts and I’ve heard @DMoney repeatedly try to set you straight on how much better our D line is versus last year and repeatedly you cling to your BS agenda, which is flat out wrong! You ain’t fooling anyone dude.
 
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Peter Ariz said:
Also to say that every contributor at Dtackle is "Well over" 300 pounds is false. Moten is 300. Blay is 305, Scott is 303, Bain and Mesidor who will get snaps at DT are 270 and 265. Blount is 265.

It's just not a very big interior line. I still like the unit a lot overall.
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All false right there except for one. I can tell you without a doubt that Moten is 315 pounds, not 300. lol I can also tell you without a doubt that Scott is 310 pounds, not 303. The only one you got right on this list is Blay at 305 pounds. Also, Simpson is well over 300 pounds and the defensive tackle we got from the panhandle that that’s going into his second year is also over 300 pounds and is the strongest guy on the team. So what exactly am I saying that’s false here sport, every defensive tackle is over 300 pounds which is what I said from the start? And don’t come on here spewing your BS agenda about our defensive ends moving inside on pass rushing downs And then complaining that they’re under 300 pounds. Well, no shlt Sherlock that’s going to happen to every team in the country that does that. Your agenda is false, your evaluation of our defensive line is false and again it’s not a surprise coming from a dude who never played football a day in his life at a high level. Maybe you should start listening to @DMoney a little more when it comes to our defensive line because he’s been trying to show you the facts since the start but you just keep carrying on with your BS agenda. You’re wrong Petey boy, so just accept it. Lol
 
NicKane said:
Lies, all lies right there! He slim down to 315, not 300. But carry on with your BS agenda, even though everyone knows it’s BS now!
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Ahmad says here he is at 300-305. And I have him listed at 300 from the school. It's not a big deal, man. I think he's gonna have a big year.
 
NicKane said:
All false right there except for one. I can tell you without a doubt that Moten is 315 pounds, not 300. lol I can also tell you without a doubt that Scott is 310 pounds, not 303. The only one you got right on this list is Blay at 305 pounds. Also, Simpson is well over 300 pounds and the defensive tackle we got from the panhandle that that’s going into his second year is also over 300 pounds and is the strongest guy on the team. So what exactly am I saying that’s false here sport, every defensive tackle is over 300 pounds which is what I said from the start? And don’t come on here spewing your BS agenda about our defensive ends moving inside on pass rushing downs And then complaining that they’re under 300 pounds. Well, no shlt Sherlock that’s going to happen to every team in the country that does that. Your agenda is false, your evaluation of our defensive line is false and again it’s not a surprise coming from a dude who never played football a day in his life at a high level. Maybe you should start listening to @DMoney a little more when it comes to our defensive line because he’s been trying to show you the facts since the start but you just keep carrying on with your BS agenda. You’re wrong Petey boy, so just accept it. Lol
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Ahmad himself said 2 days ago he's at 300-305 right now and was at 310-312 last year


 
Peter Ariz said:
Ahmad says here he is at 300-305. And I have him listed at 300 from the school. It's not a big deal, man. I think he's gonna have a big year.
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False, I know what my eyes tell me. He’s at the lightest 310, but I would say 315 with without a doubt. No one goes from 325 all of a sudden to 300 when he’s your nose tackle. Did he get cancer all of a sudden? Smh
 
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