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Hartselle Tigers (15-0) 5-A State Champ
1st (13) - Vernon Hargreaves / CB / Florida
You're going to find out quickly if the new regime in Miami has any idea what they're doing or not. It's Hargreaves here if he's available, or you can go ahead and toss this collection of executives aside with the rest of the incompetence. I don't think getting rid of Hickey was a good idea to begin with. His drafts were solid, particularly in the type of football players he selected.
2nd (42) - Jason Spriggs / OT / Indiana
Long term solution for Miami at left tackle, while also providing insurance when Albert gets hurt again. You're lucky to get this player in the 2nd round.
3rd (73) - Alex Collins / RB / Arkansas
Miami needs a RB to pair with Ajayi. I've always had trouble deciding who was the second best back in this draft behind Elliott. It was always between Derrick Henry and Alex Collins for me. The talking heads are underrating how well Collins translates to the next level in my estimation. He's a Miami kid who the Dolphins will bring back home if they're smart.
4th (107) - Deion Jones / LB / LSU
I'd take him at #73 if Collins hadn't fell right to me. Jones is the kind of physical, athletic linebacker that Miami is going to have to start drafting if they ever expect to improve there. Which they absolutely have to do.
5th (147) - Justin Simmons / S / Boston College
Occasionally I'll dabble around with an Underrated thread...this kid was always on mine. Undoubtedly one of the most versatile and underrated DB in this class. I've watched him play corner and safety for one of the top 3 or 4 defenses in the entire country at BC...and play both well. He'll play FS for Miami. Simmons is the type of 'post' FS that every secondary needs in order to reach upper tier as a unit.
6th (186) - Jason Fanaika / DE / Utah
I have a hard time believing this kid will still be on the board here, but Miami can get a steal here if they've done their homework. Plays with tremendous pad level and leverage. Sets the edge, disengages, understands angles, and plays the run as well as any DE in college football last year. He forces the action, which doesn't show up on the stat sheet all the time. He's a player I talked about several times during the season as a guy who just kept standing out to me every week. The type of kid I want playing strongside end for my defense.
7th (227) - Landon Turner / OG / North Carolina
Miami needs guards worth actually issuing a locker to. They get one much better than that here in the 7th round. The antithesis of Dallas Thomas, for example. Turner is the one knocking the guy lined up across from him on his butt...time and time and time again. Pass protection needs a little bit of work, that's why he may still be available for the taking here. A mauler.
7th (231) - Marquis Williams / QB / North Carolina
Outstanding quarterback with the athleticism to play WR. Worth a shot at quarterback first. Dynamic dual threat with a strong arm, and the athletic skills to execute the zone read proficiently. Makes quality decisions with the football, although he seemed to waver on this a couple of times in the season opener vs. South Carolina....particularly in the red zone where he threw 2 INT's directly to Skai Moore standing in the endzone. Still has plenty of upside to develop as a passer in the NFL. A winner and a leader. Williams is the reason the Tarheel's offense was top 18 in the country in total offense, and 9th in scoring offense, and led them to 11 wins. His defense gave up 45 and 49 points to Baylor and Clemson, and still almost beat both of 'em.
You're going to find out quickly if the new regime in Miami has any idea what they're doing or not. It's Hargreaves here if he's available, or you can go ahead and toss this collection of executives aside with the rest of the incompetence. I don't think getting rid of Hickey was a good idea to begin with. His drafts were solid, particularly in the type of football players he selected.
2nd (42) - Jason Spriggs / OT / Indiana
Long term solution for Miami at left tackle, while also providing insurance when Albert gets hurt again. You're lucky to get this player in the 2nd round.
3rd (73) - Alex Collins / RB / Arkansas
Miami needs a RB to pair with Ajayi. I've always had trouble deciding who was the second best back in this draft behind Elliott. It was always between Derrick Henry and Alex Collins for me. The talking heads are underrating how well Collins translates to the next level in my estimation. He's a Miami kid who the Dolphins will bring back home if they're smart.
4th (107) - Deion Jones / LB / LSU
I'd take him at #73 if Collins hadn't fell right to me. Jones is the kind of physical, athletic linebacker that Miami is going to have to start drafting if they ever expect to improve there. Which they absolutely have to do.
5th (147) - Justin Simmons / S / Boston College
Occasionally I'll dabble around with an Underrated thread...this kid was always on mine. Undoubtedly one of the most versatile and underrated DB in this class. I've watched him play corner and safety for one of the top 3 or 4 defenses in the entire country at BC...and play both well. He'll play FS for Miami. Simmons is the type of 'post' FS that every secondary needs in order to reach upper tier as a unit.
6th (186) - Jason Fanaika / DE / Utah
I have a hard time believing this kid will still be on the board here, but Miami can get a steal here if they've done their homework. Plays with tremendous pad level and leverage. Sets the edge, disengages, understands angles, and plays the run as well as any DE in college football last year. He forces the action, which doesn't show up on the stat sheet all the time. He's a player I talked about several times during the season as a guy who just kept standing out to me every week. The type of kid I want playing strongside end for my defense.
7th (227) - Landon Turner / OG / North Carolina
Miami needs guards worth actually issuing a locker to. They get one much better than that here in the 7th round. The antithesis of Dallas Thomas, for example. Turner is the one knocking the guy lined up across from him on his butt...time and time and time again. Pass protection needs a little bit of work, that's why he may still be available for the taking here. A mauler.
7th (231) - Marquis Williams / QB / North Carolina
Outstanding quarterback with the athleticism to play WR. Worth a shot at quarterback first. Dynamic dual threat with a strong arm, and the athletic skills to execute the zone read proficiently. Makes quality decisions with the football, although he seemed to waver on this a couple of times in the season opener vs. South Carolina....particularly in the red zone where he threw 2 INT's directly to Skai Moore standing in the endzone. Still has plenty of upside to develop as a passer in the NFL. A winner and a leader. Williams is the reason the Tarheel's offense was top 18 in the country in total offense, and 9th in scoring offense, and led them to 11 wins. His defense gave up 45 and 49 points to Baylor and Clemson, and still almost beat both of 'em.