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Five Miami Hurricanes finally drafted on last day, but highest rated Cane is snubbed

Miami Hurricanes defensive end Joseph Jackson reacts after taking down Virginia running back Jordan Ellis at Hard Rock Stadium on Nov. 18. AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com

It likely was an excruciating couple of days for several Miami Hurricanes waiting to hear their names called in the NFL Draft.

But finally, on the last day of the three-day extravaganza headquartered in Nashville, five University of Miami football players realized their lifelong dreams when they were chosen by the teams for which they hope to compete in 2019.

One Hurricane, however, highly touted defensive tackle Gerald Willis III, was shockingly not chosen.