The NFL Draft is less than two weeks away, which means it’s time to finalize mock draft season. Thanks to COVID-19, there are no Pro Days to observe as the pre-draft process comes to a close. While some players are performing their own isolated workouts, by and large, there will be no new information about these prospects between now and the NFL Draft. Based on everything the scouting community knows, let’s take a look at a seven-round mock draft for the Miami Dolphins.
Note that this Dolphins mock draft does not include any trades due to the obvious issues with trying to simultaneously make decisions for two separate teams. Also note that this exercise was performed using the Draft Network’s Mock Draft Simulator, so all of these players have a decent chance of being on the board when Miami is on the clock.
Miami Dolphins Seven-Round Mock Draft
First Round (5th Overall) – Tua Tagovailoa, QB [NFL Draft Profile]
There is some talk of Tua Tagovailoa falling in the draft, but I’ll believe it when I see it. Yes, he carries health risks, but no quarterback prospect is without faults. The position is so important that you need to keep trying to find answers, and Tagovailoa is the best realistic option for the Dolphins. Assuming he stays healthy, Tagovailoa should be at least a solid starter, which is an invaluable resource in today’s NFL.
First Round (18th Overall) – Jerry Jeudy, WR [NFL Draft Profile]
It’s admittedly unlikely that Jerry Jeudy falls to the 18th overall pick, but stranger things have happened in the NFL Draft. This class is very receiver heavy, and there is some debate as to who is going to be the first receiver off the board. The Dolphins don’t necessarily need a wide receiver, but the value here is too good to pass up. Combining Jeudy with Devante Parker and Preston Williams should make life easy for Tua Tagovailoa.
First Round (26th Overall) – Josh Jones, OT [NFL Draft Profile]
The Dolphins found their quarterback and gave him a stud wide receiver earlier in the round. Now, they give him the necessary protection to succeed. Miami did a good job in free agency by signing Ted Karras and Ereck Flowers, but they still need a blindside protection. Jones, while raw as a prospect, should be up for the job.
Second Round (39th Overall) – Zack Baun, EDGE
Zack Baun might feel a bit redundant after the team went out and spent big money on edge defenders Kyle Van Noy, Shaq Lawson, and Emmanuel Ogbah. However, Baun is such a perfect fit for Miami’s defensive scheme that the relative depth at the position shouldn’t stop the Dolphins from pulling the trigger. Baun’s closest comparison of the aforementioned trio is Kyle Van Noy, and Baun should be able to line up as a traditional linebacker and on the edge. He’s the perfect type of versatile hybrid that should have a home in Miami for years to come.
Second Round (56th Overall) – Ashtyn Davis, S
The Dolphins have one of the best cornerback duos in football with Xavien Howard and Byron Jones. However, their safety position still leaves something to be desired. Ashtyn Davis is one of my favorite prospects in the draft and an absolute steal at the back of the second. He’s athletic and versatile with the football IQ to read the quarterback and break on the ball. He should be a Day 1 starter and could turn Miami’s secondary from good to great.
Third Round (70th Overall) – Netane Muti, OIL [NFL Draft Profile]
Netane Muti is one of the biggest risk/reward prospects in the draft. When he’s on the field, Muti is arguably the best interior offensive lineman in the class. He’s a ferocious run blocker that destroys everything in his way, and is just as dominant against the pass. However, he’s also missed most of the past two seasons with Achilles and shoulder injuries. Those injury woes could very well carry into the NFL, but he’s easily worth the gamble in the third round.
Fourth Round (141st Overall) – A.J. Dillon, RB [NFL Draft Profile]
Jordan Howard is fine, but he is not the long-term answer at running back. A.J. Dillon can’t do much of anything in the passing game, but he’s a solid early-down running back that can follow his blocks and pick up yards after the catch. Stylistically he’s similar to former New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount, and we all know Flores has a preference for bringing in similar players to New England’s.
Fifth Round (153rd Overall) – Devin Duvernay, WR [NFL Draft Profile]
This is purely a value selection. Quite simply, Devin Duvernay was the best player left on the board by a comfortable margin. The Texas wide receiver has great downfield speed, can work in the slot, and has soft, reliable hands. While his route running leaves something to be desired, he can be a dangerous big-play threat, especially since he’ll never be the primary focus of the opposing defense.
Fifth Round (154th Overall) – Kenny Robinson, S
There’s no such thing as too many defensive backs, and XFL defensive back Kenny Robinson represents a great value midway through the fifth. Robinson spent five games with the St. Louis Battlehawks to help support his family and held up well to the relatively higher level of competition. He probably won’t ever turn into a starter, but he’s a great depth player to have.
Fifth Round (173rd Overall) – Bravvion Roy, IDL [NFL Draft Profile]
Bravvion Roy is one of the most interesting mid-round defensive tackle prospects in the entire class. Unlike most interior linemen, Roy tends to win with agility and a surprisingly-effective spin move. His unorthodox style might not translate to the NFL, but it’s worth a shot at this point in the NFL Draft.
Sixth Round (185th Overall) – Tanner Muse, S [NFL Draft Profile]
Tanner Muse was a safety in college that will probably have to move to a pseudo-linebacker role in the NFL. He can match up against tight ends in the short part of the field and is a solid run defender. However, he probably lacks the size to be an every-down player against the run and doesn’t have the speed to cover the deep part of the field. He could carve out a career on special teams while being used situationally on defense.
Seventh Round (227th Overall) – Jared Pinkney, TE
Jared Pinkney had an atrocious 2019 in which he saw his target share dramatically drop. At 6’-4” and 257 pounds, he has the potential to be a decent red zone threat, and he showed off that ability in 2018. However, even if he can recapture that 2018 form, he probably won’t develop into anything more than a backup. Most of his 2018 production came through scheme and he’s one of the worst run blockers in the class.
Seventh Round (246th Overall) – Javaris Davis, CB
Javaris Davis has NFL speed but lacks the size to last as an outside receiver at the NFL level. Moving to the slot should help minimize the size issue, and he has the rest of the tools to be a solid nickel cornerback. In many ways, Davis is similar to Jonathan Jones of the New England Patriots.
Seventh Round (251st Overall) – Garrett Marino, IDL
Garrett Marino wraps up the Dolphins mock draft and is exactly the type of player you expect to find with the 251st overall pick. The redshirt senior is the definition of “just a guy” and probably won’t be anything more than a camp body. He’s going to be 26 by the start of the season and doesn’t have the size to stand up to NFL guards and centers. His collegiate production makes him interesting, but it probably won’t translate.
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