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.
HawaiiCane checkin' in!
Posted by: HawaiiCane | May 01, 2012 at 03:54 PM
Alive and well! Last night may 9yo daughter who currently plays softball and is in the outfield asked me to buy her weights to she could work out because she wants to play catcher and needs to get stronger so she can make the throw to second lol
Posted by: UMike | May 01, 2012 at 04:04 PM
Good to hear from EVERYBODY out there!
I know Canespace is just a sports blog but over time it has become more like a family and it feels good just to know everybody is still out there and doing OK. It's is gonna be a long, slow, hot Summer so just check in from time to time if U have something to say or even if U don't.
Take care Canespacers and send me any ideas or any research for blog articles to: canespace86@aol.com
Posted by: SOUP | May 01, 2012 at 04:40 PM
So the difference is about 700k a year and difference of up to $2mil plus guaranteed and ZERO. And that doesn't even consider getting more reps and more chances the higher the pick you are.
Posted by: Hassan | May 01, 2012 at 10:26 AM
Hassan...very good post. That is good info and excellent research. I'll call U later and send U some of the "good stuff" via email in a few.
Posted by: SOUP | May 01, 2012 at 04:42 PM
UMike good for her - I think weights are probably too much for her at 9 but the mind set is that she wants to work at what it takes to be better and stronger.
Posted by: CGNC | May 01, 2012 at 04:46 PM
Posted by: SOUP | May 01, 2012 at 04:40 PM
Yes, LOL. I am in between hockey-football limbo right now. I will get it in gear and start watching the Heat in the play offs.
OGV - I am going to be a Devils fan for this series and out west I have adopted the Kings - LOL
Posted by: CGNC | May 01, 2012 at 04:48 PM
CGNC...yea..I told her no way lol..I told her to do push-ups..so she goes "I can't do real push-ups"..so I told her to do it from your knees..to which she says "dad..those are girl push-ups" lol...I like her desire and Im working with her and my youngest son..their both getting pretty good...looking forward to coaching football again this year..the 8yo team, so much fun
Posted by: UMike | May 01, 2012 at 04:52 PM
Im a cane maniac.. always enjoy reading up on everything goin on.
Posted by: mi@mic@ne | May 01, 2012 at 06:34 PM
Always checking in too. Talked about the 'terrible triad' today (MCL, ACL, meniscus tear) and all I could think about was McGahee.
Posted by: Felipe. | May 01, 2012 at 06:40 PM
Still here too. See you next week.
Posted by: Old Skool | May 01, 2012 at 06:41 PM
Anyone have a Scout.com account or know what Kermit said recently about his recruitment?
@miamibuzztap: Canes Time (Scout) >> Speedy WR explains Miami situation http://t.co/eKQGakV0
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | May 01, 2012 at 06:45 PM
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO C-A-N-E-S CANES!
Posted by: 1canesfan | May 01, 2012 at 06:47 PM
Skool...we may meet up with Six while in Tampa next week. Email me off the blog to discuss.
Posted by: SOUP | May 01, 2012 at 07:17 PM
NEW BLOG IS UP!
Posted by: SOUP | May 01, 2012 at 07:21 PM
Barton Transferring to Illinois state.
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