The first wave of free agency is officially in the book, which means the NFL Draft is the next big event on the offseason calendar. In just over one month, the Cincinnati Bengals will officially be on the clock, and the dreams of 100\u2019s of collegiate athletes will finally come true. Trying to predict what will happen during the draft requires a lot of luck, as there are so many variables to account for. However, this Miami Dolphins mock draft takes a look at the players the Dolphins could go after when April rolls around.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s Mock Draft Simulator<\/a>, so all of these players have a decent chance of being on the board when Miami is on the clock.<\/p>\n In the real world, the Dolphins will probably have to trade up to secure their quarterback of the future. However, since this Dolphins mock draft doesn\u2019t have any trades, Miami sits back and lets Tua Tagovailoa<\/strong><\/a> fall into their laps. The Alabama product reportedly passed all his medical checks and recently posted a video of him doing some quarterback drills. His long-term health shouldn\u2019t be a worry, so this pick isn\u2019t even a question.<\/p>\n Tua Tagovailoa NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n The first step to a successful rebuild is finding the quarterback of the future. The second step is providing said quarterback with enough tools to succeed. The Dolphins helped bolster the offensive line by adding Ted Karras<\/a> <\/strong>and Ereck Flowers<\/a><\/strong>, but they still need to address the tackle position. Josh Jones<\/strong><\/a> is a little raw, but he has the size and strength you dream about in a tackle prospect. While his fundamentals could use some refining, he should start right out of the gate and could develop into a top-five tackle if he perfects his hand usage and leverage.<\/p>\n Josh Jones NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n The Dolphins have a fantastic cornerback duo with Byron Jones<\/a><\/strong> and Xavien Howard<\/a><\/strong>, and they continue to address the secondary with the selection of Grant Delpit<\/strong><\/a>. The LSU product has great ball skills, can line up against tight ends and running backs, and is a dangerous force as a box safety. If Delpit pans out, then the Dolphins should have above-average starters at three of the four secondary positions.<\/p>\n Grant Delpit NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n DeVante Parker<\/a><\/strong> finally broke out in 2018, so receiver isn\u2019t that big of a need. However, getting a player like Laviska Shenault<\/strong><\/a> in the second round is just too good of an opportunity to pass up. Shenault has ideal size and hands for the position, knows how to separate, and is an absolute menace in the open field. If Preston Williams<\/a><\/strong> can continue his upward trajectory, this should be one of the better receiving trios in the league.<\/p>\n Laviska Shenault NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Josh Jones is a fix for left tackle, but the Miami Dolphins still need a right tackle. Ezra Cleveland<\/strong> spent his collegiate career playing left tackle, but enough players have made the transition to the right side of the line to make you believe that Cleveland should handle this transition in stride. The Boise State product has all the athleticism you could ever hope for, but still needs to add some size before reaching his ultimate ceiling. He should be an average starter in the short-term with above-average potential, which is more than enough to justify a second-round pick.<\/p>\n If Netane Muti<\/strong> <\/a>can stay healthy, then he could be the best interior offensive lineman in the entire class. The Fresno State product is an absolute monster in the running game, capable of throwing defensive lineman around like they\u2019re punters. He\u2019s just as good in the pass game and is one of the most complete players in the draft. However, he\u2019s also missed significant time to injuries over the past two years. Muti is a high-ceiling, low-floor player that is easily worth the risk in the third round.<\/p>\n Netane Muti NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n Jordan Elliott<\/strong> isn\u2019t a superstar, but he\u2019s the type of player you dream about taking in the fourth round. The Missouri product knows how to use his hands, has a good first step, and can play all over the defensive interior. However, he still has work to do as a pass-rusher and needs to add another move or two to his game. He\u2019s a solid rotational piece in the short-term with potential to develop into a league-average starter.<\/p>\n Lam\u2019ical Perine <\/strong>is a jack of all trades, master of none. The Florida product is decent with the ball in his hands, can read rushing lanes, and probably has the potential to catch 20-30 passes out of the backfield at a relatively efficient rate. However, he won\u2019t make too many explosive plays and isn\u2019t going to pick up more than what\u2019s provided by the blocking. He probably won\u2019t beat out Jordan Howard<\/a><\/strong> for the starting spot, but he should be a valuable member of the running back rotation.<\/p>\n At this point in the draft, the Dolphins should just worry about taking the best player available. In this version of the draft, said player is linebacker David Woodward<\/strong>. From an athletic standpoint, Woodward leaves a lot to be desired. However, his football IQ jumps off the page, as he always knows where to break and can diagnose the weaknesses in a blocking scheme. He can fight for one of the final spots on the roster.<\/p>\n Myles Bryant<\/strong> spent his collegiate tenure at safety but doesn\u2019t have the range to play the position at the NFL level. He\u2019s going to be a slot cornerback in the NFL and should be able to hold his own in the short part of the field. However, he doesn\u2019t have the speed to cover anything deep and is probably going to need to make a living on special teams.<\/p>\n Michael Divinity<\/strong> is something of a steal in the sixth round, as he probably should be a mid-round pick based on pure talent alone. However, the LSU product missed some time after violating team rules in 2019, and this will affect his draft stock. From the outside looking in, he\u2019s worth taking in the sixth round. If the suspension isn’t reflective of his long-term team mentality, then the Dolphins get a solid depth piece late in the draft. If he\u2019s not worth the headache, the Dolphins can just move on with no harm done.<\/p>\n This is another pick that\u2019s all about shooting for upside at the bottom of the draft. Josiah Scott<\/strong> projects as a slot cornerback thanks to his play strength, but he doesn\u2019t have much experience manning the slot. Additionally, he has a history of injuries and his frame suggests that they weren\u2019t just one-time flukes. However, if he can stay healthy and pick up the slot, he could be a decent depth piece.<\/p>\n Aaron Parker<\/strong> has phenomenal hands, ball skills, and nothing else. The Rhode Island product can haul in just about anything thrown his way, but he can\u2019t do anything else with it. He\u2019s a below-average route runner that struggles to separate, and he isn\u2019t anything special in the open field. He could theoretically develop into a decent red zone threat and is worth a late-round flier.<\/p>\n Tipa Galea\u2019i <\/strong>has some interesting traits, but doesn\u2019t stand a chance of being an NFL regular unless he gets a lot bigger. He could stick around if he stands out on special teams, but he\u2019s probably destined for the practice squad. And with that, we are done with the Miami Dolphins seven-round mock draft.<\/p>\n Main photo:Miami Dolphins Seven-Round Mock Draft<\/h2>\n
First Round (5th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama<\/h3>\n
First Round (18th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Josh Jones, OT, Houston<\/h3>\n
First Round (26th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Grant Delpit, S, LSU<\/h3>\n
Second Round (39th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Laviska Shenault Jr., WR, Colorado<\/h3>\n
Second Round (56th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Ezra Cleveland, OT, Boise State<\/h3>\n
Third Round (70th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Netane Muti, OIL, Fresno State<\/h3>\n
Fourth Round (141st<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Jordan Elliott, IDL, Missouri<\/h3>\n
Fifth Round (153rd<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Lamical Perine, RB, Florida<\/h3>\n
Fifth Round (154th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 David Woodward, LB, Utah State<\/h3>\n
Fifth Round (173rd<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Myles Bryant, CB, Washington<\/h3>\n
Sixth Round (185th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Michael Divinity Jr., EDGE, LSU<\/h3>\n
Seventh Round (227th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Josiah Scott, CB, Michigan State<\/h3>\n
Seventh Round (246th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Aaron Parker, WR, Rhode Island<\/h3>\n
Seventh Round (251st<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Tipa Galea\u2019i, EDGE, Utah State<\/h3>\n
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