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South Florida’s 2026 NFL draft prospects who could hear their names called

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Every year, the NFL receives an influx of prospects who hail from South Florida. In 2026, there is another draft class filled with players who developed their game at Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach high schools. But, on top of that, South Florida has produced the presumptive No.

1 pick in this draft. After the foregone conclusion of quarterback Fernando Mendoza going to the Las Vegas ...

Every year, the NFL receives an influx of prospects who hail from South Florida. In 2026, there is another draft class filled with players who developed their game at Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach high schools. But, on top of that, South Florida has produced the presumptive No.

1 pick in this draft. After the foregone conclusion of quarterback Fernando Mendoza going to the Las Vegas Raiders with the top selection, there are several others who should hear their name called either later Thursday night in Round 1 or throughout the ensuing six rounds over the following two days. These prospects all had different journeys.

Some were elite recruits out of high school who maintained that level of play through their college years. Others were passed over by top programs back then and had to rise in college to get to the doorstep of professional football. Here are some high school football products who could be selected in 2026, as the NFL draft goes from Thursday to Saturday in Pittsburgh : Rueben Bain Jr.

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