However, according to Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal, an alleged absence of conversation from Kiper is emerging. According to college football insider Brett McMurphy, Cristobal spoke to many media members about his former quarterback Cam Ward, excluding one: Kiper.

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal said he spoke to a "million people" about ex-Hurricanes and now Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward but not ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr., per Brett McMurphy of Action Network.

Mario Cristobal, Cam Ward's coach at Miami, said he "never talked to" ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. on a draft night where most focus was on Shedeur Sanders.