5 Miami NFL draft prospects whose stock can rise in CFP championship

Miami’s resurgence after midseason struggles After two tough losses, Miami cleaned up mistakes and surged back into the playoff picture. The expected No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft will be under center for Indiana in the national championship game. But on some draft boards, the best player in April's draft won't be Fernando Mendoza, but rather Rueben Bain, the star Miami pass rusher will who be charged with making the quarterback's life miserable. There was a time when the Miami Central High School grad was considered a candidate for the top overall pick in the draft. He and fellow standout defensive end Akheem Mesidor have made the Hurricanes one of the most terrifying defenses in...