Jordan Reid's new ESPN top 500 for the 2026 NFL draft is a reminder that Miami players will be all over the draft this year.
Reid ranked 12 Hurricanes on his final board, with offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa at No. 5 overall and edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. at No. 7 leading the way. Akheem Mesidor came in at No. 33 and Keionte Scott at No. 59, giving Miami four players inside the top 100.
Miami places 12 players in ESPN's top 500 draft prospects
Reid ranked Mauigoa as the No. 1 offensive tackle in the class. The Miami star allowed a 1.1% pressure rate last season, the third-lowest mark among FBS offensive tackles. Bain was right behind him at No. 7 overall, and he also checked in as Reid's No. 1 edge rusher.
Akheem Mesidor and Keionte Scott also included in top-100 prospects
Mesidor comes in at No. 33 overall and No. 6 at edge in the rankings. His 12.5 sacks and 17.5 tackles for loss from 2025 have put him in first round territory.
Scott, meanwhile, landed at No. 59 overall and No. 8 among corners. He logged 42 solo tackles, two forced fumbles, two interceptions and five pass breakups in 2025.
The middle of the board had plenty of Miami players
OT Markel Bell came in at No. 106 overall and as Reid's No. 9 offensive tackle, while QB Carson Beck checked in at No. 114 overall and No. 4 among quarterbacks. Safety Jakobe Thomas was No. 138 overall and No. 13 at his position, OL Anez Cooper was No. 167 overall and No. 13 among guards, and C James Brockermeyer was No. 247 overall and No. 12 among centers.
Three more Hurricanes make the big board
Reid also ranked wide receiver CJ Daniels at No. 203, linebacker Wesley Bissainthe at No. 314 and defensive tackle David Blay Jr. at No. 326.
The 2026 NFL Draft will be held in Pittsburgh on April 23-25.
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