Reviewing Dolphins Draft Pick Andrew Van Ginkel With Bucky’s 5th Quarter

Van Ginkel primarily played outside linebacker at Wisconsin and that appears where he would likely play in the NFL. With Miami looking to play more of a hybrid defense this year, with both 4-3 and 3-4 characteristics, pass rush and coverage abilities will be a high priority on the outside. How will Van Ginkel do in those roles?

I think that’s where Miami’s interest in Van Ginkel lies. He was effective rushing the passer when he was healthy, but Wisconsin also asks their 3-4 outside linebackers to cover more than the average college defense, so Van Ginkel has that experience as well. He made a few big plays in coverage at the end of the 2017 season, and his length and athleticism should bode well for him. If Brian Flores is looking to utilize him in a role similar to Kyle Van Noy in New England, where he can pass rush but isn’t primarily asked to do it, I think that’s a good and suitable role for AVG in Miami.

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I sure hope he is used in that role. He could end up getting several sacks in that role, and God knows we need to generate sack production from several places.

They will need to scheme him open but he can make plays.....he plays fast......just needs to get stronger tho.

Blitz, stunt, flush and chase pass rusher