Summer Depth Chart: offensive guard

As Miami prepares for summer official visits, we thought it would be a good time to examine the Canes’ roster, position by position.

Today, we’ll take a look at offensive guard.

Miami has five veteran guards on the 2025 roster, with Anez Cooper and Matthew McCoy exhausting eligibility after the 2025 season.

Here’s a breakdown of the Canes’ guard room.

Anez Cooper

HT: 6’-6” | WT: 350 | Sr.

Anez is a veteran and considered the captain of Miami’s line. He is projected to be All-Team ACC in 2025 with the potential to be a high NFL pick in the next draft.

Ryan Rodriguez

HT: 6’-2” | WT: 275 | R-Jr.

Ryan is a versatile veteran who can start at either guard or center. He is projected to compete for the starting left guard position this fall.

Matthew McCoy

HT: 6’-6” | WT: 290 | Sr.

Matthew is also a veteran and will compete with Rodriguez for the starting left guard position this fall.

Juan Minaya

HT: 6’-6” | WT: 330 | Soph.

Juan is a young but talented guard/tackle for Miami. He’s hoping to break out with a rotational role in 2025.

Deryc Plazz

HT: 6’-4” | WT: 275 | R-Freshman

Deryc is another talented but young guard/tackle for the Canes. It will be interesting to watch his physical development and adjustment to college ball in 2025.

BOTTOM LINE:

Miami has a good blend of proven veterans and high ceiling youth at the guard position position. The depth is a little thin but coach Mirabal cross-trains all offensive linemen at all positions.

GO CANES!