Mike
Rumph
- Miami Hurricanes
- San Francisco 49ers
- Washington
National champion. First-round pick. The coach and recruiter who came home to build the next generation of Canes.
Miami Hurricanes
Lockdown in orange & green
Freshman All-America on arrival, All-Big East by year two, then 37 straight starts to close a championship career at Miami.
San Francisco 49ers · Washington
First-round pick, 27th overall
Four seasons in San Francisco at corner and safety, then Washington in 2006. His breakout came in 2003: 13 starts and three interceptions.
Honors & rings
Built for the big stage
The honors, stated exactly as the record shows them.
National Champion
Lockdown cornerback in his senior season for the Miami Hurricanes' 2001 national title team.
Iron Arrow Society
Inducted during Homecoming week 2025 — the highest honor for any member of the University of Miami community.
UM Sports Hall of Fame
Inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame, Class of 2026.
Signature moments
Three chapters
The draft
Selected 27th overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft.
The head coach
Three seasons leading American Heritage in Plantation, three straight FHSAA state playoff appearances.
The homecoming
Among Mark Richt's first hires at Miami in 2016 — cornerbacks coach, then the recruiting department.
Career
From Boynton Beach to Coral Gables
A South Florida native who has spent most of his life in orange and green.
- 1998
Enrolls at Miami
Freshman All-America in his debut season.
- 1999–2001
All-Big East corner
Breakout sophomore year, all-conference junior and senior seasons, 37 straight starts.
- 2001
National champions
Helps lead the Hurricanes to the 2001 national championship.
- 2002–05
San Francisco 49ers
First-round pick, 27th overall. Four seasons at corner and safety.
- 2006
Washington
Concludes a five-year NFL career.
- 2011–15
American Heritage
Defensive coordinator, then head coach (2013–15): 34–6 with three straight playoff trips.
- 2016–20
Miami cornerbacks coach
Returns to his alma mater on Mark Richt's first staff.
- Today
Director of Recruiting & On-Campus Experience
Shapes how the next generation of Canes first sees Miami.
Gallery
Photos
Beyond the game
Still building Miami
Coaching and recruiting the next wave of Hurricanes.
American Heritage
Built one of South Florida's most competitive programs to three straight playoff appearances.
The Miami experience
Leads on-campus experience for recruits and families visiting Coral Gables.
Speaking & appearances
Book Mike for your event
National champion, first-round NFL pick, coach and recruiter. Send an inquiry for speaking, appearances or golf events across South Florida: Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.
Background
2001 national champions
A cornerback on the University of Miami team that won the 2001 national championship.
First-round NFL pick
Selected 27th overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2002 NFL Draft, and later played for Washington.
Coach
Former head football coach at American Heritage and Miami cornerbacks coach.
Recruiting leadership
Director of Recruiting & On-Campus Experience for University of Miami football.
Formats
- Keynote
- Team talk
- Corporate event
- Celebrity golf
- Autograph & fan appearance
- Media & podcasts
How to book
- Send an inquiry with your date, location, audience size and format.
- You'll hear back by email to confirm availability and details.
- Confirm the date and logistics.
FAQ
How do I book Mike Rumph to speak or appear at an event?
Send an inquiry through the form on this page with your event date, location, audience and the format you have in mind: keynote, team talk, corporate event, golf event, appearance or media. You'll get a reply by email about availability and details.
What does Mike Rumph speak about?
Mike's background includes Miami's 2001 national championship team, being a first-round NFL pick, coaching high school and college football, and his current role in University of Miami football recruiting. The topic and format for each talk are set with the event organizer.
Can I send an inquiry for a golf event or appearance?
You can send an inquiry for golf events, appearances and media requests through the form on this page. Choose the closest option and add the details in your message. Availability is confirmed for each event.
Where is Mike based, and which areas does he cover?
Mike works at the University of Miami in Coral Gables. Inquiries are welcome from across South Florida, including Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. For events elsewhere, include the location in your inquiry.
Who is Mike Rumph?
A 2001 national champion cornerback at the University of Miami, the 27th overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers, a former American Heritage head coach and Miami cornerbacks coach, and today UM's Director of Recruiting & On-Campus Experience. Iron Arrow Society (2025) and UM Sports Hall of Fame, Class of 2026.
Connect
Work with Mike
Appearances, golf events, speaking and media requests.
Sources: UM Sports Hall of Fame · UM Athletics · Pro-Football-Reference