{"id":2538,"date":"2023-04-12T09:51:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T14:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/?p=2538"},"modified":"2023-04-12T09:51:00","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T14:51:00","slug":"spring-game-fantasy-football-draft-miami-hurricanes-style-gary-ferman-matt-shodell-pick-their-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/spring-game-fantasy-football-draft-miami-hurricanes-style-gary-ferman-matt-shodell-pick-their-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Game Fantasy Football Draft, Miami Hurricanes style: Gary Ferman, Matt Shodell pick their teams"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Miami Hurricanes\u2019 Spring Game will be held on Friday night at DRV PNK Stadium<\/a> in Fort Lauderdale, the culmination of the team\u2019s 15 spring practice sessions.<\/p>\n

There will be 1s vs. 1s, 2s vs. 2s, substitutions and combinations of 1s vs. 2s etc.<\/p>\n

Fans will be able to glean the talent level\/improvements of specific players and position groups to some extent, and certainly it will be interesting to see how the new schemes of Miami offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson and defensive coordinator Lance Guidry look.<\/p>\n

Also interesting?<\/p>\n

Taking a shot at creating your own Miami teams for the Spring Game, fantasy football style. So CaneSport Publisher Gary Ferman and CaneSport Managing Editor Matt Shodell put together their cheat sheets and hammered out their own fantasy Spring Game teams for the Miami Hurricanes \u2026 with the caveat that we are only including players that have been healthy in spring practice.<\/em><\/p>\n

It was round by round snake draft style, with Ferman getting the first overall pick since, well, he\u2019s the publisher. The Miami Spring Game draft results includes why each player was picked where and the rationale, which you can see at the very bottom of this item.<\/p>\n

Ferman and Shodell each made 22 picks, for a first team offense and first team defense, one at each spot. It\u2019s orange vs. green, Ferman vs. Shodell.<\/p>\n

Which team is better? You be the judge.<\/p>\n

GARY FERMAN\u2019S SPRING TEAM<\/h2>\n

OFFENSE<\/strong><\/p>\n

QB Tyler Van Dyke<\/a><\/p>\n

RB Henry Parrish<\/p>\n

WR Xavier Restrepo<\/p>\n

WR Colbie Young<\/p>\n

WR Isaiah Horton<\/p>\n

TE Cam McCormick<\/p>\n

OT Jalen Rivers<\/p>\n

OG Javion Cohen<\/p>\n

C Ryan Rodriguez<\/p>\n

OG Logan Sagapolu<\/p>\n

OT Samson Okunlola<\/p>\n

DEFENSE<\/strong><\/p>\n

DE Nyjalik Kelly<\/p>\n

DT Jacob Lichtenstein<\/p>\n

DT Ahmad Moten<\/p>\n

DE Chantz Williams<\/p>\n

MLB Francisco Mauigoa<\/p>\n

OLB Wesley Bissainthe<\/p>\n

Nickel Jaden Harris<\/p>\n

CB Chris Graves<\/p>\n

S Kaleb Spencer<\/p>\n

S Brian Balom<\/p>\n

CB Terry Roberts<\/p>\n

Emory Williams (L) and Jacurri Brown with Shannon Dawson in background (photo by Neil Gershman)<\/p>\n

MATT SHODELL\u2019S SPRING TEAM<\/h2>\n

OFFENSE<\/strong><\/p>\n

QB Jacurri Brown<\/p>\n

RB Don Chaney<\/p>\n

WR Jacolby George<\/p>\n

WR Ray Ray Joseph<\/p>\n

WR Brashard Smith<\/p>\n

TE Jaleel Skinner<\/p>\n

OT Michael McLaughlin<\/p>\n

OG Tommy Kinsler<\/p>\n

C Matt Lee<\/p>\n

OG Anez Cooper<\/p>\n

OT Francis Mauigoa<\/p>\n

DEFENSE<\/strong><\/p>\n

DE Akheem Mesidor<\/p>\n

DT Branson Deen<\/p>\n

DT Thomas Gore<\/p>\n

DE Rueben Bain<\/p>\n

MLB Corey Flagg<\/p>\n

OLB Keontra Smith<\/p>\n

Nickel Te\u2019Cory Couch<\/p>\n

CB Davonte Brown<\/p>\n

S Kam Kinchens<\/p>\n

S Markeith Williams<\/p>\n

CB Daryl Porter, Jr.<\/p>\n

MIAMI ROUND BY ROUND PICKS \/ EXPLANATION<\/h2>\n

Ferman made a power move pairing Van Dyke with Restrepo (photo by Neil Gershman)<\/p>\n

GARY FERMAN ROUND 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

QB Tyler Van Dyke: \u201cHe is the clearly the most elite player on the team with total respect to Kam Kinchens.\u201d<\/p>\n

MATT SHODELL ROUND 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

S Kam Kinchens: \u201cWith all respect to Mr. Ferman, I\u2019ll take the only All-American returning on this roster. Kinchens is the best safety in the league and one of the best in the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

MATT SHODELL ROUND 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

DE Akheem Mesidor: \u201cGood luck to Tyler Van Dyke, I now have the two best defensive players on the roster.\u201d<\/p>\n

GARY FERMAN ROUND 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

OG Javion Cohen: \u201cCould project as the highest NFL Draft pick on the team next year.\u201d<\/p>\n

GARY FERMAN ROUND 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

WR Xavier Restrepo: \u201cThere is nobody that my quarterback loves to throw the ball to more.\u201d<\/p>\n

MATT SHODELL ROUND 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

C Matt Lee: \u201cBy far the only real center on this team, and he\u2019s the guy that coaches are saying has really stood out not just as a player but as a leader this spring.\u201d<\/p>\n

MATT SHODELL ROUND 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nickel Te\u2019Cory Couch: \u201cWith Jaden Harris the backup here, I just am not comfortable at all with the depth and wanted to lock in a solid returning starter.\u201d<\/p>\n

GARY FERMAN ROUND 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

LT Jalen Rivers: \u201cI\u2019m giving my QB the security blanket on the left side of the line.\u201d<\/p>\n

GARY FERMAN ROUND 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

DE Nyjalik Kelly: \u201cHas the most upside of all the remaining defensive linemen.\u201d<\/p>\n

MATT SHODELL ROUND 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

RG Anez Cooper: \u201cAnother solid returning starter on my team who can knock back a not great defensive tackle position backward.\u201d<\/p>\n

MATT SHODELL ROUND 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

RT Francis Mauigoa: \u201cHave to have a 5-star true freshman who has been working with the first team since practice 2 on my depth chart.\u201d<\/p>\n

GARY FERMAN ROUND 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

MLB Francisco Mauigoa: \u201cHas been one of the most consistent performers in spring practice and will make a major impact in the fall.\u201d<\/p>\n

GARY FERMAN ROUND 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

WR Colbie Young: \u201cCan make big plays down the field.\u201d<\/p>\n

MATT SHODELL ROUND 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

DE Rueben Bain: \u201cLove what I have seen from this true freshman this spring, with Jahfari Harvey out he will get every chance to show what he can do in the Spring Game.\u201d<\/p>\n

MATT SHODELL ROUND 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

DT Branson Deen: \u201cWhile I think he will be a role guy when Leonard Taylor and Jared Harrison-Hunte are back, he\u2019s the best option up the middle right now from what I have seen.\u201d<\/p>\n

GARY FERMAN ROUND 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

WR Isaiah Horton: \u201cHas been the talk of spring football on the offensive side of the ball.\u201d<\/p>\n

GARY FERMAN ROUND 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

OLB Wesley Bissainthe: \u201cShould be ready to bust out in the spring game.\u201d<\/p>\n

MATT SHODELL ROUND 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

DT Thomas Gore: \u201cGood luck to Ferman\u2019s team with the rest of this defensive tackle depth chart.\u201d<\/p>\n

MATT SHODELL ROUND 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

CB Davonte Brown: \u201cOf what I\u2019ve seen so far this spring he seems to be the best cover corner, and happy to have him in round 10.\u201d<\/p>\n

GARY FERMAN ROUND 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

RB Henry Parrish: \u201cHe\u2019s healthy and motivated for a big season.\u201d<\/p>\n

GARY FERMAN ROUND 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

RT Samson Okunlola: \u201cHas been getting progressively better with every practice and is ready to dominate.\u201d<\/p>\n

MATT SHODELL ROUND 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

S Markeith Williams: \u201cAs much as I like true freshman Kaleb Spencer and how he\u2019s looking, Williams has been the guy that really stepped up and passed by Brian Balom on the depth chart. I think Williams has a very bright future.\u201d<\/p>\n

MATT SHODELL ROUND 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

CB Daryl Porter, Jr.: \u201cWhile Miami took Terry Roberts in the portal and has Chris Graves with a lot of potential, it\u2019s Porter that has worked his way up with the ones a lot this spring and I think he will build off a rough 2022 season.\u201d<\/p>\n

GARY FERMAN ROUND 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

TE Cam McCormick: \u201cGrown man playing with boys.\u201d<\/p>\n

GARY FERMAN ROUND 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

RG Logan Sagapolu: \u201cBest available offensive lineman.\u201d<\/p>\n

MATT SHODELL ROUND 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

TE Jaleel Skinner: \u201cI would have taken Skinner over McCormick anyway, but I knew Ferman was high on the eighth-year guy so I just waited. Skinner has great receiving skills and can flourish in this offense \u2026 if he holds onto the ball.\u201d<\/p>\n

MATT SHODELL ROUND 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

QB Jacurri Brown: \u201cLove how Jacurri fits as a dual threat in Shannon Dawson\u2019s offense. I think he\u2019s the best big thing at Miami. He looks great this spring. And Emory Williams is also a guy with a bright future.\u201d<\/p>\n

GARY FERMAN ROUND 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nickel Jaden Harris: \u201cHas been making decent progress this spring.\u201d<\/p>\n

GARY FERMAN ROUND 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

DT Jacob Lichtenstein: \u201cVeteran presence who has played a lot of football and loves the new defense.\u201d<\/p>\n

MATT SHODELL ROUND 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

WR Jacolby George: \u201cHe\u2019s with the ones this spring for a reason and looks like a different guy in this offense. I think he can have a big year.\u201d<\/p>\n

MATT SHODELL ROUND 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

RB Don Chaney: \u201cHe\u2019s built in that speed\/power mold that Cristobal loves, unlike Parrish, and if he stays healthy and slims down could be a major weapon for this team.\u201d<\/p>\n

GARY FERMAN ROUND 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

CB Chris Graves: \u201cYoung cornerback who has been coming strong this spring.\u201d<\/p>\n

GARY FERMAN ROUND 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

CB Terry Roberts: \u201cVeteran transfer ready to play right now.\u201d<\/p>\n

MATT SHODELL ROUND 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

WR Ray Ray Joseph: \u201cThis is a true freshman who is truly explosive. I can\u2019t wait to see what he does starting with the spring game.\u201d<\/p>\n

MATT SHODELL ROUND 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

WR Brashard Smith: \u201cBrashard to me is just a hair ahead of Robby Washington, was a tough call for me because Brashard has struggled holding onto the ball in the past and must show that\u2019s behind him.\u201d<\/p>\n

GARY FERMAN ROUND 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

S Kaleb Spencer: \u201cHas stood out amongst the freshmen.\u201d<\/p>\n

GARY FERMAN ROUND 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

S Brian Balom: \u201cShowed loyalty to the program by coming back.\u201d<\/p>\n

MATT SHODELL ROUND 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

MLB Corey Flagg: \u201cHas missed a couple of practices, will see if he participates Friday night but regardless he showed last year he can beat out a touted transfer and now he has to show it again.\u201d<\/p>\n

MATT SHODELL ROUND 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

LG Tommy Kinsler: \u201cHas some work to do but has a bright future if he keeps working hard.\u201d<\/p>\n

GARY FERMAN ROUND 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

DT Ahmad Moten: \u201cSpace eater in the middle.\u201d<\/p>\n

GARY FERMAN ROUND 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

DE Chantz Williams: \u201cCan be very productive at times.\u201d<\/p>\n

MATT SHODELL ROUND 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

OLB Keontra Smith: \u201cVeteran who may not be the most athletic but can get the job done.\u201d<\/p>\n

MATT SHODELL ROUND 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

LT Michael McLaughlin: \u201cMcLaughlin is going to Disney World as my final pick, and I\u2019m just not sure there is a lot of depth at tackle for Miami so hopefully Zion Nelson gets back healthy.\u201d<\/p>\n

GARY FERMAN ROUND 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

C Ryan Rodriguez: \u201cBest center available as the backup to Matt Lee.\u201d<\/p>\n

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