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Facts you didn’t know about the NFL Draft
The NFL Draft is fast approaching, so here are some facts about the big event.
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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*
Miami-Dade County is one of the most desirable places to live in the country, but its median listing price of $595,868 is pushing many everyday people out of the market.
That’s why an affordable alternative is drawing attention.
Cottage Grove, a manufactured housing community under construction in South Miami-Dade, will feature 349 single-family homes with prices starting at just $129,900. It will be the first new manufactured housing development in Miami-Dade in decades.
“The interest has been tremendous,” Ross Partrich, the CEO of RHP Properties, which owns Cottage Grove, tells Realtor.com®. “The market is showing there’s a real need—we’ve had over 1,000 inquiries.”
RHP Properties has built manufactured housing communities across 31 states, including Florida, but this is its first project in Miami-Dade.
“Cottage Grove addresses a critical gap in the housing supply at a time when rising home prices and construction costs are putting homeownership out of reach for many families and when supply is shrinking due to redevelopment,” says Partrich.
According to the Manufactured Housing Institute, approximately 22 million Americans reside in manufactured homes. These homes are faster and cheaper to build.
“There’s much less waste and more precision when you’re building in a factory,” says Partrich. “The economies of scale are better, and we’re passing on the savings to our residents.”
About the community
At Cottage Grove, homeowners will own their houses but lease the land beneath them, paying $1,445 a month in lot rent.
Partrich says residents of the community will enjoy five-star amenities.
“That includes a beautifully maintained pool with a large sun deck, contemporary clubhouse, fitness center, yoga and lounge rooms, scenic biking and walking trails, and serene gazebos,” he says.
While many manufactured housing communities in Florida are age-restricted to 55 and older, this 92-acre community will welcome residents of all ages.
“The playground, expansive green spaces, and gated entrance add to the community’s appeal for families,” says Partrich.
Partrich says people have already begun putting down deposits on the homes—each of which has four bedrooms and is around 1,600 square feet.
“They’re spacious, with open floor plans, multiple living areas, and kitchens equipped with stainless-steel appliances and islands,” he explains.
The first group of homes is expected to be completed and move-in-ready by late summer.
Durability and long-term value
In hurricane-prone Florida, durability and safety are key considerations.
Homes in Cottage Grove meet a set of quality standards from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
They’re set on concrete foundations, and Partrich says they’re able to withstand hurricane-force winds—which gives residents added peace of mind.
Over the past seven years, manufactured homes sold without land have appreciated by 51.6%, according to the Realtor.com Perks of the Park: Mobile Homes as an Affordable Alternative Report.
By comparison, median single-family homes rose 58.6% over the same period.
“Financing has typically been more challenging to obtain on manufactured homes, with fewer lenders and higher interest rates,” Florida real estate agent Cara Ameer tells Realtor.com.
“Most manufactured housing communities use land leases, adding a monthly fee that can make it harder for some buyers to qualify or stay long-term. As a result, appreciation has historically been more limited,” Ameer explains.
But Florida real estate broker Jeff Lichtenstein, CEO of Echo Fine Properties, says he believes manufactured houses will only continue to rise in popularity, especially in the Sunshine State.
“Stronger manufactured homes are going to be big,” he says. “The reason is that people just want a piece of the American dream and don’t want to be stuck in rentals. These, in many cases, are stepping-stone communities that let someone get started and not be forced to move two counties away. It solves the problem of homeownership, individual placement, and a sense of community.”
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Four men were convicted in Miami for their roles in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse that further destabilized the government and led to years of violence in the country.
Jurors returned guilty verdicts Friday against the men, who prosecutors said had organized the plot using Colombian mercenaries and Haitian gang members to violently oust Moïse and replace him with a friendly successor to allow them to obtain lucrative contracts with the government. The group helped supply equipment from Florida to aid in the killing, prosecutors said.
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Future of Miami historic landmark continues in limbo after redevelopment plan rejected by zoning board
The fight over the future of the Coconut Grove Playhouse continues after a controversial redevelopment plan was rejected by a city zoning hearing on Wednesday.
The historic landmark, built in 1927, has been a dilapidated eyesore since it closed its doors in 2006. Developers had previously come in for renovations, but the project stalled following a partial collapse. The site is currently covered under a black tarp as the city continues to disagree on its final plans.
The city zoning hearing reviewing the proposal for the Coconut Grove Playhouse went late into the night on Wednesday. Miami-Dade County leaders plan to redevelop the site into an open campus with a new theater, shops, and parking. However, not all residents are for it.
“This is a place that is a treasure in Coconut Grove,” said Carl Hawks, a Coconut Grove resident.
Marlene Erven, with the Coconut Grove Women’s Club, explained the neighborhood’s concerns.
“We are fighting to preserve as much as we can for the intent of the property, which is a cultural use and to help the neighborhood be protected from the commercial intrusion of all of the development,” Erven said.
In the end, the plan was rejected, which thrilled residents like Erven.
“I think yesterday was a win to some extent for saving the Playhouse and the residents of West Grove,” Erven said.
While most “Grovites” disagree with the county’s major plan, they do say something needs to be done, all while keeping the history of the site alive.
The developers will now have to return to the drawing board. It is unknown when those new plans will be presented. The saga of the Coconut Grove Playhouse continues.
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