FROM THE U TO THE LEAGUE
2021 CANES DRAFT PROSPECTS
| PROSPECT INFORMATION |
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| POSITION | NUMBER | CLASS | |||
| Defensive Line | #15 | Redshirt Junior | |||
| HEIGHT | WEIGHT | HOMETOWN | |||
| 6-5 | 260 lbs | Redlands, Calif. | |||
RESULTS
Measurables
Hand Size: 9 3/4
Arm Size: 33 1/4
Wingspan: 80 3/4
40 Yard Dash
4.56
Bench Press
21 reps
Broad Jump
125 inches
Vertical Jump
36 inchesāLet's address the pass rush with Phillips, a former five-star prospect who thrived in 2020 at Miami after transferring from UCLA. He had 5.5 sacks in his final three games, really catching the eyes of NFL scouts. If you're talking about a pure pass-rusher, he might be the best in the entire 2021 class. He'll need some time to become a complete edge defender, but he is going to get to the quarterback in a hurry.āĀ
Mel Kiper, Jr.
Jaelan Phillips Drafted in the First Round
Phillips to the Dolphins
After a prolific 2020 season with the Hurricanes, Phillips became the first edge rusher selected in the first round. Since 2000, Miami has had 31 student-athletes taken in the opening round of the NFL Draft, which ranks third-most among all FBS programs.
Gregory Rousseau | Round One | Pick 30
| PROSPECT INFORMATION |
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| POSITION | NUMBER | CLASS | |||
| Defensive Line | #15 | Redshirt Sophomore | |||
| HEIGHT | WEIGHT | HOMETOWN | |||
| 6-6 | 251 lbs | Coconut Creek, FL | |||
40 Yard Dash
4.68
Bench Press
21 Reps
Broad Jump
115 Inches
Vertical Jump
30 inchesāRousseau is a tall, long and rangy defender. He aligned all over the front in Miami's scheme and was extremely productive in 2019 despite having limited experience on the defensive line (he played safety and wide receiver in high school). He lacks an elite get-off as a pass rusher, but his combination of quick hands, length and instincts leads to sacks and pressures in bunches. He has an effective swipe/rip move and he can close/finish. He didn't show much power early in the '19 season, but he got better every week. By the end of the season, he flashed the ability to convert speed to power (see: Duke game)ā¦his effort is excellent. Overall, Rousseau is still developing, but he has found a way to post elite production while learning on the job. His best football is ahead of him.ā
Daniel Jeremiah
Gregory Rousseau Picked in First Round
Bills Add Rousseau in First Round
University of Miami defensive end Gregory Rousseau was selected with the 30th overall pick by the Buffalo Bills Thursday night in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Rousseau, who opted out of the 2020 season, had a breakout season in his first year as a starter in 2019. The South Florida native saw action in all 13 games and made seven starts en route to ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year honors.
Brevin Jordan | Round Five | Pick 147
| PROSPECT INFORMATION |
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| POSITION | NUMBER | CLASS | |||
| Tight End | #9 | Junior | |||
| HEIGHT | WEIGHT | HOMETOWN | |||
| 6-3 | 245 lbs | Las Vegas, NV | |||
40 Yard Dash
4.69
Bench Press
17 reps
Shuttle Time
4.62
Vertical Jump
30 InchesEmbracing the Process
The Job Interview of a Lifetime
Brevin worked to put his best foot forward during his Pro Day, heās spoken to more NFL personnel than he can name and heās relied on advice from some of the Hurricanes who have gone through the same grueling process in recent years, namely former Miami tight ends David Njoku and Chris Herndon.
Quincy Roche | Round Six | Pick 216
| PROSPECT INFORMATION |
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| POSITION | NUMBER | CLASS | |||
| Defensive Line | #2 | Redshirt Senior | |||
| HEIGHT | WEIGHT | HOMETOWN | |||
| 6-2 | 245 lbs | Randallstown, Md. | |||
RESULTS
Measurables
Hand Size: 9 1/4
Arm Size: 32 1/4
Wingspan: 79
40 Yard Dash
4.66
Bench Press
23 reps
Broad Jump
119 inches
Vertical Jump
32.5 inches
Jose Borregales
| PROSPECT INFORMATION |
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| POSITION | NUMBER | CLASS | |||
| Kicker | #30 | Redshirt Senior | |||
| HEIGHT | WEIGHT | HOMETOWN | |||
| 5-10 | 206 lbs | Miami, Fla. | |||
PRO DAY HIGHLIGHTS
RESULTS
Measurables
Hand Size: 9 3/8
Arm Size: 29 5/8
Wingspan: 72 1/8
Lou Groza Award winner
Consensus All-America First Team
All-ACC First Team
20-of-22 Field Goals
PRO DAY HIGHLIGHTS
Ready for the Spotlight
No Pressure, right?
āI knew the Patriots and Bill Belichick and their special teams coordinator were thereā¦When coach Belichick came in, I introduced myself, said hello and then continued with my routine,ā Borregales said. āI kind of had to block everything out. It canāt matter who is watching. I was just out there having fun and kicking the ball and making them through the uprights.
āAt the end of the day, you canāt show youāre nervous or you have jitters or anything like that. You just have to go out there and perform.ā
