Just in case you were living under a rock over the last few days and missed it the University of Miami had a total of six football players selected in the 2012 NFL Draft.
It was the 25th time in the storied and illustrious history of "The U" that six or more Hurricanes have been drafted in one year. With the six newly selected NFLU draftees Miami has now produced 309 drafted players since 1938.
The Canes' six draftees ranks tied for third among the nation's football programs behind only Alabama (8) and Georgia and Oklahoma (7). Cal, Michigan State, Iowa, Wisconsin and Boise State each had six draftees.
CANES IN THE 2012 DRAFT
DE Olivier Vernon - 3rd round (72nd overall) to the Miami Dolphins
LB Sean Spence - 3rd round (86th overall) to the Pittsburgh Steelers
RB Lamar Miller - 4th round (97th overall) to the Miami Dolphins
WR Travis Benjamin - 4th round (100th overall) to the Cleveland Browns
WR Tommy Streeter - 6th round (198th overall) to the Baltimore Ravens
OG Brandon Washington - 6th round (200th overall) to the Philadelphia Eagles
Offensive players who were signed were OL Harland Gunn (Cowboys), OL Tyler Horn (Falcons), TE Chase Ford (Eagles) and WR LaRon Byrd (Cardinals).
Defensive players who signed NFL free agent contracts included DL Adawale Ojomo (Giants), DL Marcus Forston (Patriots), DL Micanor Regis (Falcons), DB JoJo Nicholas (Giants), LB Jordan Futch (Bucs).
In addition former UM players QB Jacory Harris and OL Joel Figueroa also recieved invitations to rookie camp tryouts with the hometown Miami Dolphins.
Rosenhaus was really praising Golden on fighting for the players to get drafted.
Posted by: The What | April 30, 2012 at 12:02 PM
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And Jedd Fisch.
Even coming from a snake like Rosenhaus, that's great news to me on our current coaching staff.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 30, 2012 at 12:56 PM
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Recruiting Update: 4-Star QB Kevin Olsen, 6'3'' and 195 lbs, will make his decision in coming weeks. UM, AU, USC and Wisky. Guess? UM.
Did You Know? That UM target 2013 QB Kevin Olsen is rated as the nation's #7 pocket passer and #77 recruit in the ESPN 150 list.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 30, 2012 at 01:01 PM
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Lamar on his injury on Joe Rose: Injured it his Freshman year and fought thru it since then. He said it came out of socket twice this past season.
I hope the surgery and rehab get him back to 100% or even close to that.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 30, 2012 at 01:20 PM
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 30, 2012 at 01:27 PM
^^^ From previous blog ^^^
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 30, 2012 at 01:27 PM
CANESPACE WISHES TO SEND OUR FORMAL AND SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE MIAMI HURRICANES WHO WERE EITHER DRAFTED OR SIGNED AS FREE AGENTS WITH THE NFLU!
Posted by: SOUP | April 30, 2012 at 01:29 PM
From Bruce Feldman CBS Sports"
In the wake of NFL Draft week, it's always fascinating to see where touted guys end up their college careers from a pro perspective. No doubt it's a different type of game. Just because the NFL personnel folks weren't sold on Kellen Moore, Case Keenum and Chris Polk doesn't mean those guys weren't outstanding college players. They were.
An intriguing subplot is the production vs. potential dynamic. I went back and looked at the 2009 recruiting class -- guys who would fall into the vaunted Three-and-Out category. That term is often used by coaches in regard to elite talent who on first glance when they go through a training camp have the physical “Wow!” factor. Of course, players can end up Three-and-Outs also because of some character issues or bad judgment, too. The results of this weekend should've hammered that point home quite well.
The 2009 signing class produced seven Three-and-Outs: Two became first-rounders, and both were Bama products: Trent Richardson and Dre Kirkpatrick; one was a second-rounder, LSU WR Reuben Randle; another was a seventh-rounder, K-State via Tennessee RB Bryce Brown (widely touted as the top overall recruit in the class) and three others, ASU LB Vontaze Burfict, McNeese State via Tennessee DB Janzen Jackson and UNC DE Donte Paige-Moss, did not get drafted at all. All three had major character concerns dogging their NFL prospects.
Posted by: SOUP | April 30, 2012 at 01:35 PM
MORE FELDMAN FROM CBS SPORTS:
I doubt anyone would've predicted a few years ago that Florida, the BCS champs in 2009, would not have had a player selected in the first 113 picks or only have two guys taken in the entire draft.
The bulk of this draft class came from the 2008 recruiting class. That year Florida's signing class, ranked No. 3 by Rivals.com, had 16 players ranked as a five- or four-star prospect, a staggering number, especially when you consider that was 16 out of 22 signees. (This isn't one of those cases where cynics can say it's because some SEC powerhouse signed 35 guys.) Over the weekend, only one of those Gator signees, enigmatic CB Janoris Jenkins, by way of North Alabama, was drafted.
By the way, a handful of that celebrated crop still have eligibility left: Frankie Hammond Jr., Omarius Hines, Omar Hunter, Lerentee McCray, Earl Okine and Matt Patchan with only Hunter, Hammon and Patchan listed as starters on the spring two-deep.
Posted by: SOUP | April 30, 2012 at 01:37 PM
TO READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE GO HERE:
http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/blog/bruce-feldman/18907391/shaky-returns-on-3-and-out-guys-and-other-nfl-draft-thoughts
Posted by: SOUP | April 30, 2012 at 01:38 PM
Is it me or does anybody else thing that Ojomo well end up have a good career with the Giants?
Posted by: pbcfrcane13 | April 30, 2012 at 02:09 PM
Very interesting about that 2008 Florida class. Looks like Meyer's whole system was falling apart by having entitled players that never put forth enough effort. If I were an Ohio State fan I would be very worried that immediate success is going to lead to long term turmoil.
Love the fact that the Dolphins and Canes are creating a relationship once again. I think the guys invited to try out for the Dolphins is mostly Al Golden putting in a good word for those guys. I really hope word gets around that Al Golden will not only coach you up but he will bust his tail to make sure NFL teams know your name and give you a serious look.
The man just impresses in so many ways.
I think a team can pick up Jacory. He proved in his final season that he can keep turnovers down and can manage games. I do hope he gets picked up by an NFL team.
I've gotta give Rosenhaus credit. His ability to evade questions and spin is impressive. Not surprising to see how he could convince young men that their dream is guaranteed without seeking the proper guidance.
Posted by: The What | April 30, 2012 at 02:10 PM
Happy Monday, all. Draft is over, spring practice is over, now it's time for our baseball team to pick it up a notch and get us to Omaha!
Posted by: j.w. | April 30, 2012 at 02:17 PM
UM Center Reggie Johnson returning to UM basketball team for next season.
Posted by: SOUP | April 30, 2012 at 02:20 PM
Bears signed WR Brandon Marshall (from the Dolphins) and drafted WR Alshon Jefferies from South Carolina).
As a result, Devin Hester's role may have changed significantly:
Mike Tice had the "Randy Ratio" while with the Minnesota Vikings. In Chicago, the team's new offensive coordinator will have the "Devin Package." Bears general manager Phil Emery did the naming honors after this weekend's draft while explaining how Devin Hester will fit into the new Bears attack.
"Devin's role has not changed," Emery said. "We see him as a guy that is going to help our receiving corps in a big way. I know that Coach Tice has done a lot of planning. We want to make sure that we have a special plan for Devin, we have the Devin Package, a package of plays as a receiver. You never know where he is going to line up.
Posted by: SOUP | April 30, 2012 at 02:21 PM
I for one am glad the draft is over. I'm tired of hearing about it and ESPN over hyping it like they do with anything pro football.It was great to see some of our players get drafted and a couple got left hanging in the breeze (Forston. Most who didn't get drafted, will get picked up and have a chance to audition for a spot on a roster.If those who left early and to those who are free-agent picks ups, cop the same attitude that they had here, they will be what the NFL truly stands for (NOT FOR LONg). To those players still on the roster and have aspirations of playing pro-football, take a hard look and see what being medocre gets you. Listen to Coach Golden, get bigger, stronger, faster & smarter before entertaining these ideas of granduer! It's great to get drafted but why be a 6TH rd. draft pick when you could of been maybe a one or two, with another year of seasoning.When it comes down to it, it's not so much about chasing a dream, as it is about the loot!
Posted by: herbieibis | April 30, 2012 at 02:23 PM
"Recruiting Update: 4-Star QB Kevin Olsen, 6'3'' and 195 lbs, will make his decision in coming weeks. UM, AU, USC and Wisky. Guess? UM."
I hope so.
Posted by: LB | April 30, 2012 at 02:28 PM
Is it me or does anybody else thing that Ojomo well end up have a good career with the Giants?
Posted by: pbcfrcane13 | April 30, 2012 at 02:09 PM
I have a feeling he will. I also was of the belief that Vernon would impress the most out of the UM class that declared for the draft, with the exception of Miller.
Vernon had a knack for simply "making plays" while he was with UM. He had to compete with a former all frosh honoree in MRob and didn't blink and he himself had a great start to his UM career. It's just that in his case, he was able to turn that into a pro career.
Contrary to many who have posted that LM6 "blew it", perhaps he did from the standpoint of the possibility of getting drafted higher next season. However, I have thought that outside of Richardson, Miller is going to the best of this year's NFL RB class and seriously turn some heads.
A lot of folks fell in love with the Boise St back, but I personally did not believe he was a "sure thing" in the NFL. The ACC is not the SEC when it comes to the quality of defenses faced, but it sure as hell is superior to the WAC or MWC or wherever the hell Boise St played.
I liked the Wilson kid from VT, but LM6 just has "it" when it comes to making the big play. The NFL will pose huge challenges he is not used to facing regularly, but just give him a step and he will impress.
I don't have a black and white opinion on if an underclassman should leave early for the NFL, but I certainly do not harbor any ill will towards any of the now ex-Canes who left early. They are not Cub Scouts anymore and it's their life to forge. It will certainly be unfortunate should they not make it, but it is their time to start their life - wherever it will lead - Just like the vast majority of Americans.
I wish each of them the best and do hope they make it.
BTW, does anyone know where Robert Marve is these days??
Posted by: pre83 | April 30, 2012 at 03:52 PM
BTW, does anyone know where Robert Marve is these days??
Posted by: pre83 | April 30, 2012 at 03:52 PM
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Purdue. Got a 6th year of eligibility for this coming season.
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 30, 2012 at 04:03 PM
On potential -
Ask any NFL GM - it's one word you don't want to bank your future on. Just like AG makes his own evals on players to whom he offers schollys, a good NFL GM best have a personnel staff in place that does the same. You can have all the Kiper's, McShay's, Mayock's, etc touting a kids horn, but unless one of them is on your payroll, you best conduct your own due diligence before offering a contract to a player.
In the NFL, unless it is in the player's contract, the money is not guaranteed. Everyone starts out with a clean slate and the players all compete. If you prove yourself, you are going to earn a spot. 7th rounder or 1st rounder - a good GM and coach will make an honest assessment and play the group of players that give the team the best chance of winning.
In short, we shall see what happens. That's why the practices are held and the games are played. Enough of the talk, time to walk the walk.
Best of luck to the now ex-Canes as well as all of the current Canes come August!
Posted by: pre83 | April 30, 2012 at 04:11 PM
Best of luck to the now ex-Canes as well as all of the current Canes come August!
Posted by: pre83 | April 30, 2012 at 04:11 PM
There IT is right there.
Posted by: SOUP | April 30, 2012 at 04:29 PM
BTW, does anyone know where Robert Marve is these days??
Posted by: pre83 | April 30, 2012 at 03:52 PM
I bet he is NOT hanging out in Coconut Grove late at night. LOL
Posted by: SOUP | April 30, 2012 at 04:30 PM
BTW, does anyone know where Robert Marve is these days??
Posted by: pre83 | April 30, 2012 at 03:52 PM
I bet he is NOT hanging out in Coconut Grove late at night. LOL
Posted by: SOUP | April 30, 2012 at 04:30 PM
I am not so sure - He might be getting a bit stir crazy in West Lafayette : )
Posted by: pre83 | April 30, 2012 at 04:48 PM
I was watching the youtube vid of D.Bush working out and wondered how many if any others was doing the same preparing themselves to become a difference maker.The D.ends is where i have the most concern;T.McCord might have thee most explosive first step i have ever seen from and incoming recruit,but at 220 lb may waredown sooner than later.I hear G.Terry is a beast,but is lighter than TM;also J.Hamliton from the looks of it wont be able to avoid 300 lb.R.Williams and D.Hoilett also are at 220-225,i just don't wanna see A.C. and S.G ware themselves out.Hopefully the scheme is ran better this year starting with D.Smith,C.Porter,L.Robinson and O.Pierre.I can't help but think of that VA.Tech game one defensive stop and the season might have been saved.
Posted by: myndraize | April 30, 2012 at 04:49 PM
Clown College adds new mascot-
http://www.foxsportsflorida.com/04/30/12/FSU-adds-new-ambassador-to-its-stables/msn_landing.html?blockID=720434&feedID=9051
lulz
Posted by: 3G Cane | April 30, 2012 at 04:50 PM
Out of left field question:
Did anyone else know that former Cane & Saints WR coach Curtis Johnson left the Saints this past Dec 2011 to be the HC at Tulane?
I just learned about it.
Good for him! And great timing, too!
Posted by: pre83 | April 30, 2012 at 04:55 PM
My best wishes go out to A.Johnson and M.Robinson PEACE!
Posted by: myndraize | April 30, 2012 at 04:55 PM
Looks like 3 players from Temple were drafted. I like what one of the guys drafted said that they came in as 2 star players and made it to the NFL due to good coaching and hard work.
http://articles.philly.com/2012-04-29/sports/31474996_1_nfl-draft-temple-teammates-bernard-pierce
Posted by: TheWhat | April 30, 2012 at 04:57 PM
I remmeber hearing about that pre, good for CJ. This is a good stepping stone for him, he can learn how to run a team and not have a ton of pressure out of the box from the media or alumni.
Posted by: j.w. | April 30, 2012 at 05:01 PM
7 more players (other than the 3 drafted) from Temple joined NFL teams as Free Agents. Pretty impressive for a school that was kicked out of the Big East and left for dead.
Posted by: TheWhat | April 30, 2012 at 05:04 PM
I remmeber hearing about that pre, good for CJ. This is a good stepping stone for him, he can learn how to run a team and not have a ton of pressure out of the box from the media or alumni.
Posted by: j.w. | April 30, 2012 at 05:01 PM
I agree - and he will have fertile recruiting grounds in Louisiana as well. I hope he does well!
Posted by: pre83 | April 30, 2012 at 05:05 PM
7 more players (other than the 3 drafted) from Temple joined NFL teams as Free Agents. Pretty impressive for a school that was kicked out of the Big East and left for dead.
Posted by: TheWhat | April 30, 2012 at 05:04 PM
I was just about to post the same.
I was reviewing the lists for Canes and kept coming across Owls!
Let's hope that AG & Co. can coach up the more high profile kids in CG, then we'll have somethin'!
Posted by: pre83 | April 30, 2012 at 05:08 PM
TheWhat...Those are good finds but I just want to let U know that U just ruined my next article about Temple and the 2012 NFL draft! Thank U very much.
Posted by: SOUP | April 30, 2012 at 05:08 PM
HERE ARE THE FACTS:
The Temple Owls had 3 players drafted and all were among the top 150 in the 2012 NFLU draft (#84, #111 and #138).
Miami had 6 overall and 4 in the top 100 (#72, #86, #97, #100).
FSU had 4 overall and only 2 in the top 150 (#105, #144).
The Gators had only 2 players overall that were drafted and only 1 in the top 150 (#114).
Temple had one player drafted (#84) BEFORE any player from FSU (#105) or UF (#114) were drafted and only 8 spots after Olivier Vernon went to The Fish at #72.
Posted by: SOUP | April 30, 2012 at 05:16 PM
Sorry Soup. I got excited after seeing what Al did at Temple and had to post it lol.
Below is one last link as to what Al Golden faced when he went Temple. My last Temple article I promise.
http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/7827396/temple-owls-survive-elimination-comeback
Posted by: TheWhat | April 30, 2012 at 05:22 PM
That new FSU mascot is... hahahahahahahaha. Thats the worst thing I've ever seen. I hope they put that cartoon character on their helmets eventually lol.
Posted by: TheWhat | April 30, 2012 at 05:30 PM
Clown College adds new mascot-
http://www.foxsportsflorida.com/04/30/12/FSU-adds-new-ambassador-to-its-stables/msn_landing.html?blockID=720434&feedID=9051
lulz
Posted by: 3G Cane | April 30, 2012 at 04:50 PM
Let me get this straight. FSU has a new mascot and it's a My Little Pony with the chicken pox
Posted by: CaneAddict | April 30, 2012 at 05:31 PM
"http://www.foxsportsflorida.com/04/30/12/FSU-adds-new-ambassador-to-its-stables/msn_landing.html?blockID=720434&feedID=9051
lulz
Posted by: 3G Cane | April 30, 2012 at 04:50 PM"
Making a play for the pathetic and burgeoning, "brony," market I see. How sad.
Posted by: orange 'n green in the vein | April 30, 2012 at 05:33 PM
Corrected: a My Little Pony with the chicken pox and a really creepy looking eye (watch out kids)
Posted by: CaneAddict | April 30, 2012 at 05:34 PM
I've gotta give Rosenhaus credit. His ability to evade questions and spin is impressive. Not surprising to see how he could convince young men that their dream is guaranteed without seeking the proper guidance.
Posted by: The What | April 30, 2012 at 02:10 PM
Some people even say that Rosenhaus is a Nevin Shapiro in his own kind.
Posted by: Fearthetie | April 30, 2012 at 06:47 PM
UM Center Reggie Johnson returning to UM basketball team for next season.
Posted by: SOUP | April 30, 2012 at 02:20 PM
Very good news! The Canes will be in good shape to go to the NCAA big dance in 2013.
SOUP where did you get the news?
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 30, 2012 at 07:21 PM
LB - Kevin Olsen will be a Cane about as sure as the sun will rise tomorrow
Pretty good authority on that ... Kevin said it himself on the air to my friend who does the drive time show in North Carolina, while driving around with Greg
Here's the short version
My Friend: "What are your top 3 schools?"
Kevin: "Miami."
The end. Didn't even mention 2 other schools.
Posted by: Six | April 30, 2012 at 07:47 PM
Lol, that's great to hear, Six! Awesome info!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 30, 2012 at 07:56 PM
IF anyone has a link to see some tapes on Kevin Olsen last weekend at the Elite 11 camp please post it here.
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 30, 2012 at 08:37 PM
SOUP where did you get the news?
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 30, 2012 at 07:21 PM
Jorge Milian at the PBP.
Posted by: SOUP | April 30, 2012 at 09:05 PM
That's good news. :)
Posted by: LB | April 30, 2012 at 09:34 PM
By Jorge Milian
Agent Drew Rosenhaus may be gaining on Ozzie Guillen, Jeff Ireland and Nevin Shapiro as the most hated man in South Florida sports at least when it comes to UM fans.
http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/caneswatch/2012/04/30/rosenhaus-too-early-to-judge-if-departure-of-hurricanes-underclassmen-was-a-mistake/
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 30, 2012 at 09:41 PM
HEAT WIN!!
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | April 30, 2012 at 09:42 PM
...What people have been saying on Twitter and message boards has not been kind to Rosenhaus. The feeling among UM fans is that Rosenhaus sold UM’s underclassmen a bill of goods that cost the players big money and the Hurricanes a chance to have a good season in 2012...
I think Jorge Milian from the Palm Beach Post is right on.
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 30, 2012 at 09:50 PM
Canes baseball disaster...5 errors so far tonight Virginia about to sweep Jim Morris.
Virginia 7 Miami 2 in the 9th.
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 30, 2012 at 10:13 PM
Who should be UM next baseball head coach?
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 30, 2012 at 10:19 PM
Monty...all I can say about Rosenhaus is that U don't know the half of it. I will say that he is FOUL and not to be trusted.
Posted by: SOUP | April 30, 2012 at 10:36 PM
I hope big Reg can regain his form from the year prior and get even better. If he works hard he can regain strength in his leg and get a lil lift back and lose some weight
Posted by: hassan | April 30, 2012 at 10:38 PM
Miami will get out of the top 25 losing their last 6 games vs ACC teams.
Canes are 3-9 in the last 12 games.
Posted by: Montreal-Cane | April 30, 2012 at 10:41 PM