Miami had three players selected in the 2023 draft (Tyrique Stevenson, Will Mallory, and DJ Ivey). There is a high likelihood that Miami will have more selections in the 2024 draft.
If Miami players continue to put up big numbers and impressive performances, we could see multiple players drafted back-to-back years since 2020-2022.
Rankings are from DraftTek.com
Leonard Taylor, Defensive Tackle, Three Technique
Position Rank: 2
Overall Rank: 14
Round Projection: 1st
Leonard Taylor projects to be one of the top defensive tackles taken in the 2024 NFL draft. According to PFF, Taylor is the 17th overall prospect among interior defensive linemen and second in creating pressure.
Kamren Kinchens, Safety
Position Rank: 1
Overall Rank: 19
Round Projection: 1
The All-American is considered one of the top safeties in the country. According to PFF, Kamren Kinchens is currently the 14th-ranked safety regarding tackling grade.
James Williams
Position Rank: 8
Overall Rank: 78
Round Projection: 2nd
The former five-star safety is making an impact in 2023. James Williams is second on the team in tackles with 17 and has two pass breakups on the year.
Javion Cohen, Offensive Guard
Position Rank: 7
Overall Rank: 108
Round Projection: 3rd
Javion Cohen has been one of college football's most impressive offensive linemen this season. He is projected to be a third-round pick and could increase his stock as the year progresses.
Akheem Mesidor, Defensive Lineman, Five Technique
Position Rank: 2
Overall Rank: 115
Round Projection: 4th
Although Akheem Mesidor has been absent in the last two games due to injury, he is still projected as a third to fourth-round pick. He ranks 34th in run defense among edge rushers, according to PFF.
Tyler Van Dyke
Position Rank: 11th
Overall Rank: 130th
Round Projection: 5th
Tyler Van Dyke's draft stock will depend on how many quarterbacks declare for the NFL draft. If players like Shadeur Sanders and Caleb Williams decide to stay in college, their chances of becoming a day-two pick would be boosted.
Pro Football Focus is exceptionally high on Van Dyke, grading him as the highest-graded quarterback in college football.
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