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NFL mock draft 5.0: Jalen Ramsey forces Miami Dolphins to address secondary | Habib

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April 24, 2025

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NFL mock draft 5.0: Jalen Ramsey forces Miami Dolphins to address secondary | Habib

The Miami Dolphins select cornerback Jahdae Barron with the 13th overall pick in this mock draft.
The first tight end selected is Tyler Warren, going to the Indianapolis Colts at pick No. 14.

At last, the NFL draft is upon us. Time for mock draft 5.0, a final look at what teams will do in Round 1, including the Miami Dolphins, who now have a Jalen Ramsey issue to deal with:

1. Tennessee Titans

QB Cam Ward, Miami

Titans didn’t send an army (including a video crew) to UM’s pro day just to pile up Marriott points.

2. Cleveland Browns

CB/WR Travis Hunter, Colorado

One drama ends, another begins. The Browns decide they can’t pass on Hunter’s versatility, fending off feelers from teams including the Dolphins. Meanwhile, the slide of Hunter’s collegiate teammate, QB Shedeur Sanders, starts.

3. New York Giants

Edge Abdul Carter, Penn State

Seen as an impact player right out of the gate.

4. New England Patriots

OT Will Campbell, LSU

Team that was so active in free agency lands the best offensive lineman on the board.

5. Jacksonville Jaguars

DL Mason Graham, Michigan

NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein compares him to Christian Wilkins.

6. Las Vegas Raiders

RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State

No reason the Raiders let more than a minute go by when they’re on the clock. We know they like Jeanty. They know they like Jeanty. Now, Jeanty knows it, too.

7. New York Jets

OT Armand Membou, Missouri

Fast riser after running a 4.91 at the Combine and showing uncanny athleticism. May have gone to the Dolphins if he lasted until No. 13.

8. Carolina Panthers

Edge Jalon Walker, Georgia

Multi-talented edge rusher/LB brings leadership to a team hoping to make a move in the NFC South.

9. New Orleans Saints

QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado

The slide finally ends, giving Mel Kiper something else to yak about. Meanwhile, Sanders’ father sends out a warning to seven teams passing on his son, sparing only the Browns from his wrath.

10. Chicago Bears

Edge James Pearce Jr., Tennessee

Pearce ran 4.47 at the Combine. That’s a hair faster than Chop Robinson’s 40 time (4.48) last year.

11. San Francisco 49ers

Edge Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M

Stewart, who attended Pace High in Miami, is imposing at 6-5 and 267 (14 pounds lighter than at the Senior Bowl). He put up Myles Garrett-like numbers in Combine drills, too.

12. Dallas Cowboys

WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona

Jerry Jones curses the Raiders for taking Jeanty, then goes for someone to pair with CeeDee Lamb.

CB Jahdae Barron, Texas

GM Chris Grier is tempted to take Penn State TE Tyler Warren. Very tempted. He also weighs Michigan CB Will Johnson. But the news that Jalen Ramsey has one foot out the door makes cornerback a need of 911 proportions. Barron won the Thorpe Award as the top DB. He tied for fourth in FBS with five interceptions, had 11 pass breakups and is physical (67 tackles).

14. Indianapolis Colts

TE Tyler Warren, Penn State

Thank you very much, the Colts tell the Dolphins. Mackey Award winner becomes first tight end off the board. Let’s see how many times analysts say the name “Brock Bowers” in relation to this pick.

15. Atlanta

Edge Mike Green, Marshall

Pass rusher provides explosive power the Falcons are looking for.

16. Arizona Cardinals

IOL Tyler Booker, Alabama

Well-rounded, smart and a strong leader.

17. Cincinnati Bengals

DL Walter Nolen, Mississippi

Athletic and explosive, seen as player who can go three downs.

18. Seattle

OT Kelvin Banks, Texas

Needs work on pass protection but Seahawks land a polished run blocker.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Edge Mykel Williams, Georgia

NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein compares him to Buffalo’s Gregory Rousseau. Rising talent who needs experience to catch up to rivals, but the skillset is there.

20. Denver Broncos

TE Colston Loveland, Michigan

Pass-catcher in the mold of Detroit’s Sam LaPorta, but he’s coming off shoulder surgery.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers

S Malaki Starks, Georgia

Player I pegged for the Dolphins ends up sliding from No. 13 to 21 thanks to the Ramsey situation.

22. Los Angeles Chargers

DL Kenneth Grant, Michigan

Jim Harbaugh goes for a Michigan man. Who would have guessed it?

23. Green Bay Packers

Edge Nic Scourton, Texas A&M

Reminds some of Trey Hendrickson. Versatile pass rusher.

24. Minnesota Vikings

S Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina

Athletic safety with tremendous size (6-3, 220) and speed (4.38). Hasn’t always maximized his skills, but maybe Brian Flores can change that.

25. Houston Texans

OT Josh Simmons, Ohio State

Texans hope he can be Laremy Tunsil’s replacement.

26. Los Angeles Rams

WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State

Primarily works well out of the slot but without burning speed.

27. Baltimore Ravens

OT Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon

Conerly’s stock said to be rising. Ravens’ wish comes true as stock doesn’t rise enough that he’s gone by No. 27.

28. Detroit Lions

Edge Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College

Relies on quickness, bend, athleticism to beat blockers. Three-down player.

29. Washington Commanders

CB Will Johnson, Michigan

Rated as “boom-or-bust potential” by NFL.com, Johnson slides until Commanders come along and are happy to give him a shot.

30. Buffalo Bills

DL Derrick Harmon, Oregon

Should make it tougher for Dolphins to run on the Bills.

31. Kansas City Chiefs

IOL Donovan Jackson, Ohio State

Patrick Mahomes was sacked more times (36) than any other season in the NFL. Jackson and the returning Trey Smith will be counted on to help correct that.

32. Philadelphia Eagles

WR Matthew Golden, Texas

Versatile receiver strengthens an already imposing corps for Jalen Hurts.

When is the 2025 NFL draft?

When: April 24-26

Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay

Complete list of Miami Dolphins picks in the 2025 NFL Draft

* Compensatory pick.

Round Pick Overall

1. 13 13

2. 16 48

3. 34 98*

4. 14 116

4. 33 135*

5. 13 150

5. 19 155 (via Denver in Bradley Chubb deal)

7. 8 224 (via Chicago in Chase Claypool deal)

7. 15 231

7. 37 253*

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Injury Bug for Miami Basketball Gains Another Player Early in the Season

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December 14, 2025

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Injury Bug for Miami Basketball Gains Another Player Early in the Season

The Miami Hurricanes have won five of their last six games early in the 2025-26 regular season. Head coach Jai Lucas has done a great job recruiting and finding the right talent for the Hurricanes; however, that is when they get a chance to see the court.

Entering this season, the Hurricanes struggled to stay healthy. Four-star freshman Treyvon Maddox hasn’t even seen the floor yet, while the rest of the team is trying to find a good footing.

Against UL Monroe, star five-star freshman Shelton Henderson went down with a lower leg injury with 1:29 left in the first half. It seems he avoided a major injury, warming up in the second half, but Lucas decided not to put him back in the game.

“We’re still kind of evaluating and seeing what it is,” Lucas said after the victory over the Warhawks. “He tried to kind of go out there and start the second half, run around a little bit, so we’ll see.’

However this is the tip of the iceberg with the injuries for the Canes.

UM is playing playoff levels with this tight rotation. Starter are playing 30-plus minutes against quad-four teams because of the lack of bodies.

Marcus Allen and Donte Allen have missed every game since the Hurricanes defeated Ole Miss on the road. Ernest Udeh Jr. has been in and out of the line all season. Noam Dovrat has a nagging shoulder injury that will keep him out of the game; Tru Washington has missed time; Tre Donaldson is powering through some little nicks; and now the Henderson injury.

The Hurricanes have the talent to be a Sweet 16 team in the NCAA Tournament, but they have to be on the floor at all times. The Hurricanes are only playing seven players a game right now, and it will either help them or hurt them.

The Hurricanes are set to face the FIU Panthers, while they try to get healthy at the right time. The Hurricanes are dominating on both sides of the ball, but the challenges from opponents will continue to increase.

“I expect a war,” Lucas said. “They’re really good. [FIU head coach Jeremy] Ballard’s done a good job this year with his team construction,” Lucas said. “They play with confidence. They play free. They’re aggressive. They’re big. They got really good guards.”

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Charging e-bike suspected in destructive Miami house fire

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December 14, 2025

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Charging e-bike suspected in destructive Miami house fire

MIAMI — The smell of blackened, burned rubble still lingers inside the house where an early-morning fire left a family devastated. Outside, debris from the firefight remains scattered around the property.

The fire tore through a duplex near the 1800 block of Northwest 53rd Street Saturday morning around 10:30 a.m., forcing everyone inside to flee.

The blaze is believed to have been caused by an e-bike, though officials say the exact cause is still under investigation.

“With every step,” Josue Paz said as he walked through the damage, he faces heartbreak and devastation.

What was once his family’s living room is now reduced to piles of ash and rubble.

Paz said he was inside the home when an e-bike charging in the house suddenly caught fire.

“Yep, that’s part of the bike. Right there, right there,” he said, pointing to debris.

“I couldn’t really process anything and it just happened,” Paz said.

Paz rushed to get his family out before the flames spread.

“My first thought was getting everybody out of the house. I was trying to call everybody,” he said. “Let’s go, let’s go, let’s get out.”

Fire officials say lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes and e-scooters have been linked to a growing number of fast-moving fires nationwide. Miami Fire Rescue is still working to determine the exact cause of this fire.

Despite losing everything, Paz said surviving the fire is what matters most.

“I’m glad that I got my neighbors out, I got my family out,” he said.

Six people escaped the fire, along with a dog. They are staying with loved ones as the fire department continues to work to pinpoint how the fire started.

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Woman found dead on roadway in SW Miami-Dade

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December 13, 2025

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Woman found dead on roadway in SW Miami-Dade

A woman was found dead on the roadway in Southwest Miami on Friday morning, deputies said.

According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, just before 6 a.m., deputies arrived at the 9800 block of Southwest 170th Street after receiving reports of a person who was unresponsive and lying on the roadway.

Once at the scene, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue pronounced the woman dead.

Her identity has not been released.

A death investigation is underway, and the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the woman’s cause of death.

MDSO said there are no suspects at this time.

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