The NFL Draft is less than two weeks away, which means it\u2019s 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\u2019s take a look at a seven-round mock draft for the Miami Dolphins.<\/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 There is some talk of Tua Tagovailoa<\/strong> falling in the draft, but I\u2019ll 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\u2019s NFL.<\/p>\n It\u2019s admittedly unlikely that Jerry Jeudy<\/strong> falls to the 18th<\/sup> 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\u2019t necessarily need a wide receiver, but the value here is too good to pass up. Combining Jeudy with Devante Parker<\/strong> and Preston Williams<\/a><\/strong> should make life easy for Tua Tagovailoa.<\/p>\n 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<\/a> <\/strong>and Ereck Flowers<\/a><\/strong>, but they still need a blindside protection. Jones, while raw as a prospect, should be up for the job.<\/p>\n Zack Baun<\/strong> might feel a bit redundant after the team went out and spent big money on edge defenders Kyle Van Noy<\/a><\/strong>, Shaq Lawson<\/a><\/strong>, and Emmanuel Ogbah<\/a><\/strong>. However, Baun is such a perfect fit for Miami\u2019s defensive scheme that the relative depth at the position shouldn\u2019t stop the Dolphins from pulling the trigger. Baun\u2019s 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\u2019s the perfect type of versatile hybrid that should have a home in Miami for years to come.<\/p>\n The Dolphins have one of the best cornerback duos in football with Xavien Howard<\/a><\/strong> and Byron Jones<\/a><\/strong>. However, their safety position still leaves something to be desired. Ashtyn Davis<\/strong> is one of my favorite prospects in the draft and an absolute steal at the back of the second. He\u2019s 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\u2019s secondary from good to great.<\/p>\n Netane Muti<\/strong> is one of the biggest risk\/reward prospects in the draft. When he\u2019s on the field, Muti is arguably the best interior offensive lineman in the class. He\u2019s a ferocious run blocker that destroys everything in his way, and is just as dominant against the pass. However, he\u2019s 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\u2019s easily worth the gamble in the third round.<\/p>\n Jordan Howard<\/a><\/strong> is fine, but he is not the long-term answer at running back. A.J. Dillon<\/strong> can\u2019t do much of anything in the passing game, but he\u2019s a solid early-down running back that can follow his blocks and pick up yards after the catch. Stylistically he\u2019s similar to former New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount<\/a><\/strong>, and we all know Flores has a preference for bringing in similar players to New England\u2019s.<\/p>\n This is purely a value selection. Quite simply, Devin Duvernay <\/strong>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\u2019ll never be the primary focus of the opposing defense.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no such thing as too many defensive backs, and XFL defensive back Kenny Robinson<\/strong> 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\u2019t ever turn into a starter, but he\u2019s a great depth player to have.<\/p>\n Bravvion Roy<\/strong> 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\u2019s worth a shot at this point in the NFL Draft.<\/p>\n Tanner Muse<\/strong> 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\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n Jared Pinkney<\/strong> had an atrocious 2019 in which he saw his target share dramatically drop. At 6\u2019-4\u201d 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\u2019t develop into anything more than a backup. Most of his 2018 production came through scheme and he\u2019s one of the worst run blockers in the class.<\/p>\n Javaris Davis<\/strong> 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<\/a><\/strong> of the New England Patriots.<\/p>\n Garrett Marino<\/strong> wraps up the Dolphins mock draft and is exactly the type of player you expect to find with the 251st<\/sup> overall pick. The redshirt senior is the definition of \u201cjust a guy\u201d and probably won\u2019t be anything more than a camp body. He\u2019s going to be 26 by the start of the season and doesn\u2019t have the size to stand up to NFL guards and centers. His collegiate production makes him interesting, but it probably won\u2019t translate.<\/p>\n Main photo:Miami Dolphins Seven-Round Mock Draft<\/h2>\n
First Round (5th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Tua Tagovailoa, QB [NFL Draft Profile<\/a>]<\/h3>\n
First Round (18th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Jerry Jeudy, WR [NFL Draft Profile<\/a>]<\/h3>\n
First Round (26th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Josh Jones, OT [NFL Draft Profile<\/a>]<\/h3>\n
Second Round (39th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Zack Baun, EDGE<\/h3>\n
Second Round (56th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Ashtyn Davis, S<\/h3>\n
Third Round (70th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Netane Muti, OIL [NFL Draft Profile<\/a>]<\/h3>\n
Fourth Round (141st<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 A.J. Dillon, RB [NFL Draft Profile<\/a>]<\/h3>\n
Fifth Round (153rd<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Devin Duvernay, WR [NFL Draft Profile<\/a>]<\/h3>\n
Fifth Round (154th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Kenny Robinson, S<\/h3>\n
Fifth Round (173rd<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Bravvion Roy, IDL [NFL Draft Profile<\/a>]<\/h3>\n
Sixth Round (185th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Tanner Muse, S [NFL Draft Profile<\/a>]<\/h3>\n
Seventh Round (227th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Jared Pinkney, TE<\/h3>\n
Seventh Round (246th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Javaris Davis, CB<\/h3>\n
Seventh Round (251st<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Garrett Marino, IDL<\/h3>\n
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