The University of Miami has had at least one first-round pick in each of the last 13 NFL drafts. But that streak is in danger of coming to an end this year. Two Hurricanes -- safety Kenny Phillips and defensive end Calais Campbell -- have a chance of going in the first round, but neither is better than a 50-50 bet. (ESPN's Mel Kiper said today that he thinks Campbell is more likely than Phillips to go in Round 1.) A few other Hurricanes -- including linebacker Tavares Gooden, wide receiver Darnell Jenkins, cornerback Glenn Sharpe and quarterback Kyle Wright -- could be drafted, but not on the first day.
I've heard some people suggest that the absence of a first-round pick is a major sign of the decline in the talent level at Miami. There's some truth to that, but don't shed any tears for the Miami program. There's so much great talent that comes out of South Florida -- and Miami coach Randy Shannon seems like such a good recruiter -- that even if there are no first-round picks in Miami this year, I see it as more a blip than a trend.
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Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 1)
1. I hope that happens, than the dolphins can have a steal by picking up Campbell or Philips with the first pick of the 2nd round.
Posted at 6:40PM on Apr 16th 2008 by mbyte84
2. well make it 14! Congrats philips. wait til next year, they will have more than one, GO CANES
Posted at 6:55PM on Apr 26th 2008 by Butch Drake