ESPN Analyst NFL Draft Big Board Highlights Miami Hurricanes: Rankings and Pro Comparisons

CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA - MARCH 23: Rueben Bain Jr. #4 of the Miami Hurricanes participates in the 2026 Miami Pro Day at Carol Soffer Indoor Practice Facility on March 23, 2026 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Miami Hurricanes football continues to reestablish itself as a pipeline to the NFL, and the latest big board from Matt Miller only reinforces that reality.

Matt Miller is an ESPN NFL Draft analyst & insider and one of the more respected ones in the industry. In his newly released top 482 prospects list for the 2026 NFL Draft, more than 10 Miami players earned recognition, an impressive number that speaks to the program’s depth and rising national profile. Beyond rankings, the evaluation included pro comparisons for several of Miami’s top prospects, providing insight into how NFL scouts view their long-term potential.

Here’s a quick breakdown of where Hurricanes stand, including rankings, positional placement, and pro comps for the top names. Top Miami Hurricanes on Matt Miller’s Big Board Francis Mauigoa — OT Overall Ranking: 7 Position Rank: 1 – OT Pro Comparison: Darnell Wright The highest-ranking Cane for Matt Miller is Francis Mauigoa. Mauigoa’s combination of size, athleticism, and upside makes him one of the most intriguing offensive tackles in the draft.

If his technique continues to develop, he has the ceiling of a long-term franchise tackle, something NFL teams always prioritize early. His pro comparison was one I mentioned in my previous piece , with how Todd McShay views Mauigoa, too. Rueben Bain Jr.