#453: Miami Hurricanes NFL Draft Preview + Spring Game Breakdown | Orange Bowl Boys | "Tina Turner's Ex Husband"

The Orange Bowl Boys are back the night before the 2025 NFL Draft, and there is a LOT to unpack! Up to 12 Miami Hurricanes could hear their names called, Carson Beck is suddenly generating first-round buzz, and Manny Diaz is taking shots at the transfer portal — which is pretty rich coming from him. Plus, we break down everything from the Miami spring game where Darien Mensa looked like he's been running this offense for years.In this episode:Full 2025 NFL Draft preview with a focus on Miami Hurricanes prospects — Ruben Bain, Francis Mbenga, Akeem Kete, and the late-breaking Carson Beck first-round talkSpring game recap: Darien Mensa's impressive performance, Cooper Barcade's Spider-Man antics, and the depth at wide receiver that has us genuinely excitedJJ Dunnigan — the name you keep hearing all spring, and for good reasonRunning back room breakdown: Is Jordan Lyle ready to reclaim his spot? And who is Javion Mallory reminding us of?Manny Diaz fires shots at the transfer portal — and we fire back2027 recruiting update: Mario Cristobal is cooking, with 10 verbal commits and several five-star targets still in playUniversity of Miami Sports Hall of Fame: Duke Johnson, Mike Rumph, and Mark Richt get their flowersCollege football coaching contracts gone wild: Kalen DeBoer's $80M deal and the never-ending cycle of fan-driven irrational spendingSponsor shoutouts, OBB merch updates, a first-ever OBB credit card delivery testimonial, and the boys attempt golf for the first timeSubscribe to the new OBBnewsletter at orangebowlboys.com and get the latest Canes news, recruiting updates, the latest from our Canes staff and more!  Orange Bowl Boys | Episode 453 is presented by Paul Bange Roofing, Rapid Auto Lease, and BeatinTheBookie.com.00:00 – Intro: Recording the Night Before the NFL Draft00:30 – Welcome to Episode 453 / Drinks & Vibes Check 01:30 – Golf Story: Blisters, Borrowed Clubs & One Perfect Drive 05:00 – 2025 NFL Draft Preview Begins 05:30 – How Many Hurricanes Get Drafted? Miami's Historic Night 06:00 – Ruben Bain vs. Francis Mbenga: Who Goes First? 07:30 – Late-Breaking Carson Beck First-Round Buzz 09:00 – Which Teams Could Take Beck in Round 1? 11:00 – Ruben Bain to Kansas City or Baltimore? 13:00 – The "Steal of the Draft" Remaining Canes Prospects 14:30 – Looking Ahead: Cam Ward's Legacy & The "The U" Pipeline 15:00 – Darien Mensa Lights It Up: Spring Game Highlights 15:30 – Cooper Barcade's Spider-Man Celebrations 16:30 – Paris Johnson and the Defense: Standout Performers 17:30 – JJ Dunnigan: The Name of the Spring 18:30 – Running Back Room Breakdown20:00 – Jordan Lyle's Path Back to RB2 21:30 – Offensive Line: The Ones Look Good, Twos Have Work to Do 24:30 – Canes Baseball Check-In: Midweek Magic 25:00 – Partners and Sponsors30:30 – Manny Diaz Fires at the Transfer Portal (The Hypocrisy) 32:00 – Do We Want Transfer Portal Restrictions? 33:00 – JD Pickell's Miami Hurricanes Top 2 CFP Prediction 33:30 – 2027 Recruiting Update: Mario Is Cooking 34:00 – UM Sports Hall of Fame35:00 – Kalen DeBoer's $80M Deal & College Football's Spending Problem 38:00 – Episode Name Game: What Do We Call This One? 39:00 – Mad Max, Commando & Arnold Schwarzenegger Tangent 40:00 – Go Canes! Roofing issues? From repairs to replacements, residential to commercial, just give Paul a call! Whether It's 561,954 or 305 -just call 981-ROOF. Or visit paulbangeroofing.com! Car shopping? Call Drew at Rapid Auto Lease: 954-931-6912. From new leases to purchases, they will negotiate to get you the best price available - and cars are delivered right to your front door! It's hassle-free car shopping without having to step in a dealership. Start shopping at rapidautolease.com. orangebowlboys.com | GET YOUR OBB MERCH at aboutthefans.com/collections/orange-bowl-boys! We've got shirts, hats and tons more to rep your favorite Miami podcast!Orange Bowl Boys are owned by OBB Media Inc. and produced by Jenners Multimedia. You can visit us online at www.orangebowlboys.com. Copyright 2026Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy