The Miami Hurricanes are back — atop the NFL Draft. And their fans can collectively rejoice. With the 2025 NFL Draft upon us, find everything you need to know for the Hurricanes this cycle, including scouting reports, their full list of prospects, projections, and real-time landing spots as they happen.
Miami Football NFL Draft Prospects
The Hurricanes have the following players listed as draft-eligible:
- Cameron Ward, QB
- Xavier Restrepo, WR
- Elijah Arroyo, TE
- Tyler Baron, EDGE
- Damien Martinez, RB
- Jalen Rivers, OT
- Simeon Barrow, DT
- Sam Brown, WR
- Elijah Alston, EDGE
- Jacolby George, WR
- Francisco Mauigoa, LB
- Andres Borregales, K
Miami Football Scouting Reports
Cam Ward, QB
Cam Ward is the QB1 of the 2025 NFL Draft. He’s been productive for a long time, but he realized his full potential in his lone year at Miami. Blue-chip QB prospects usually have the raw talent to set themselves apart. That’s where Ward earns his stripes. He’s a deadly creative presence under center, with truly uncommon arm elasticity, weaponized by his change-of-direction, improvisational feel, and budding football IQ.
With his ball handling and smooth distribution style, he can command the quick game, and with his playmaking propensity, he can make big-time throws in adverse situations. It’s tough to pin down a pro comparison for Ward, but if he can continue to hone his gunslinger predisposition for maximum efficiency and lower volatility, he could grow to be mentioned in the same breath as the game’s best creators at QB today.
Elijah Arroyo, TE
Heading into the 2024 season, Elijah Arroyo had just 11 career catches in three years at Miami. Catching passes from potential No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward, Arroyo broke out and amassed 35 receptions for 590 yards and seven TDs, averaging 16.9 yards per catch. Injuries impacted Arroyo’s availability earlier in his career, but now that he’s proven his ability when healthy, he has legitimate Top 100 potential.
He’s one of the most explosive athletes in the TE class, with a well-built frame at 6’5″ and 250 pounds, with 33″ arms. Right now, Arroyo makes his money as a pass-game weapon — particularly on the vertical plane and up seams. His play strength and sturdiness as an in-line blocker can be an issue. But all of the tools are there to develop, and there’s a path for him to produce early on.
Xavier Restrepo, WR
Xavier Restrepo was, without a doubt, Cam Ward’s favorite target in the 2024 Miami offense. Restrepo eclipsed 1,000 yards for the second straight season, racking up 69 catches for 1,127 yards and 11 touchdowns.
He was incredibly productive in college, but how he projects to the NFL is less clear. Restrepo has a strong frame at 5’10”, 209 pounds, and his superpower is his short-area quickness as a route runner and RAC threat. But Restrepo lacks great speed and explosiveness, and his sub-30″ arms greatly reduce his catch radius and viability against press coverage.
Restrepo likely projects as a slot-only target at the NFL level, and his limited athletic ceiling may impact his draft capital. Still, in the right role, he can go on to exceed his draft billing with his toughness, separation IQ, and sturdy hands.
Tyler Baron, EDGE
Tyler Baron is a superb high-floor, high-ceiling prospect in the middle rounds. He first made his money as an alignment-versatile battering ram in the Lukas Van Ness mold at Tennessee, then transferred to Miami, where he exhibited more pass-rushing variety. At 6’4″, 258 pounds, with over 33″ arms, he has an exceptional power profile, which is magnified by his high-end explosiveness off the snap.
But beyond his power and forceful impression, Baron also has legitimate ankle flexion and bend, which he can use to work around the apex. His hand usage is still developing, and there are times in run defense where he can flush himself out of plays due to over-aggression. Nevertheless, he’s a sturdy edge-setter and a high-upside pass-rush contributor.
Damien Martinez, RB
Damien Martinez first showed up on the 2025 NFL Draft radar when he emerged as a consistent 1,000-yard runner at Oregon State in his first two seasons. In year three, he joined Cam Ward in Miami, cracking 1,000 yards while averaging a career-best 6.3 yards per carry.
Martinez’s resume as a receiving threat is still woefully barren, but he’s truly one of the most complete volume running backs in the entire 2025 NFL Draft class. At 6’0″, 217 pounds, he assuredly looks the part, and he checks almost every box. Martinez is explosive and uber-physical rolling downhill, and yet, there’s a compelling finesse and calculation to his game. He’s a smooth footwork operator with spatial instincts, great diagnostic vision, and the fluidity to set up cuts just as well as crushing hits.
Halen Rivers, OT
Jalen Rivers has experience lining up at both tackle and guard. He gave up nine pressures and one sack last season in 348 pass-blocking snaps. Rivers is a nimble athlete who is light on his feet and gets off the ball quickly. He is a smart pass-blocker who has shown the ability to handle stunts and twists.
A steady force in pass protection who anchors well and is strong at the point of attack. He uses his length incredibly well to create separation from defenders. Rivers’ long arms and play strength are what help him win in the trenches as a run blocker. His pad level can be inconsistent, and he has struggled to stay on the field throughout his college career.
Simeon Barrow, DT
Simeon Barrow has good size for a defensive lineman and has established himself as a key player throughout his college career. After transferring from Michigan State to Miami, Barrow continued to impress in the 2024 season, recording 13 solo tackles, 5.5 sacks, and one forced fumble.
He started in 30 games over his tenure, accumulating 36 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks in the 2023 season. His performance has earned him recognition as the 42nd overall prospect from the ACC for the 2025 NFL Draft. With his blend of experience, skill, and production, Barrow is an intriguing prospect with strong potential for the next level.
2025 NFL Draft Projections for Miami
Based on the last seven-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft from College Sports Network’s James Fragoza, the following Hurricanes’ players were selected:
- 1) Cam Ward, QB
Tennessee Titans - 93) Tyler Baron, EDGE
New Orleans Saints - 121) Xavier Restrepo, WR
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 125) Elijah Arroyo, TE
Los Angeles Chargers - 159) Simeon Barrow, DT
Green Bay Packers - 168) Damien Martinez, RB
Philadelphia Eagles - 213) Jalen Rivers, OT
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