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Keep in mind that the Dolphins usually draft several players who visited but also, in past years, have taken some players who didn’t.

For example, the Dolphins this year told one high-end front seven defender that they didn’t need to use one of their 30 visits on him because they feel good about his ability without bringing him in.

With that in mind, the 19 confirmed invites, by position:
SAFETIES
Connecticut’s Obi Melifonwu
Texas A&M’s Justin Evans
NC State’s Josh Jones
UCF’s Shaquill Griffin
BYU’s Kai Nacua
UF safety Marcus Maye
CORNERBACKS
UF’s Jalen Tabor
Clemson’s Cordrea Tankersley
GUARD
Utah’s Isaac Asiata
Western Michigan’s Taylor Moton
LINEBACKER
UF’s Jarrad Davis
Houston’s Tyus Bowser
Southern Illinois’ Chase Allen
Mississippi State’s Johnathan Calvin
Missouri State’s Dylan Cole
Illinois’ Carroll Phillips (went to high school locally at Miami Central but had a more extensive visit than local prospects)
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
Michigan end Taco Charlton
Arkansas end Dietrich Wise Jr.
Oklahoma tackle Charles Walker
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We wasted a visit with Teez Tabor...

His 40 yard dash was 4.75...Cam Wake is faster than him. :bobdole:
 
DPhinz_DPhinz said:
We wasted a visit with Teez Tabor...

His 40 yard dash was 4.75...Cam Wake is faster than him. :bobdole:
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He actually ran a 4.62, see comparative 40's below. BTW - Jarvis Landry ran a 4.65, but he's obviously too slow to make it in the NFL, as well. Sometimes a player may have had an off day or a poor 40 time at the Combine is the opportunity to get a good player at a lower position in the Draft. Tabor was a good reliable player for the Gators. If he is there in the late rounds, he could be a good value selection.
Here is how the defensive backs did in the 40-yard dash at the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine:

Cornerbacks

Brian Allen, Utah Utes: 4.48
Chidobe Awuzie, Colorado Buffaloes: 4.43
Chuck Clark, Virginia Tech Hokies: 4.54
Jeremy Clark, Michigan Wolverines: N/A
Gareon Conley, Ohio State Buckeyes: 4.44
Treston Decoud, Oregon State Beavers: 4.62
Rasul Douglas, West Virginia Mountaineers: 4.59
Corn Elder, Miami Hurricanes: 4.55
Shaquill Griffin, UCF Golden Knights: 4.38
Nate Hairston, Temple Owls: 4.52
Marlon Humphrey, Alabama Crimson Tide: 4.41
Adoree’ Jackson, USC Trojans: 4.42
Sidney Jones, Washington Huskies: 4.47
Damontae Kazee, San Diego State Aztecs: 4.54
Kevin King, Washington Huskies: 4.43
Ashton Lampkin, Oklahoma State Cowboys: 4.52
Brendan Langley, Lamar Cardinals: 4.43
Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State Buckeyes: 4.36
Jourdan Lewis, Michigan Wolverines: 4.54
William Likely, Maryland Terrapins: N/A
Art Maulet, Memphis Tigers: 4.62
Fabian Moreau, UCLA Bruins: 4.35
Jalen Myrick, Minnesota Golden Gophers: 4.28
Ezra Robinson, Tennessee State Tigers: 4.47
Sojourn Shelton, Wisconsin Badgers: 4.51
Channing Stribling, Michigan Wolverines: 4.60
Cameron Sutton, Tennessee Volunteers: 4.52
Teez Tabor, Florida Gators: 4.62
Cordrea Tankersley, Clemson Tigers: 4.40
Jack Tocho, North Carolina State Wolfpack: 4.54
Marquez White, Florida State Seminoles: 4.59
Tre’Davious White, LSU Tigers: 4.47
Howard Wilson, Houston Cougars: 4.57
Quincy Wilson, Florida Gators: 4.54
Ahkello Witherspoon, Colorado Buffaloes: 4.45
Four cornerbacks were able to run a 40-yard dash faster than 4.40 seconds. Minnesota’s Jalen Myrick blazed the way with a ridiculous 4.28. UCLA’s Fabian Moreau had a tremendous 4.35. Ohio State’s Marshon Lattimore marveled with a 4.36. UCF’s Shaquill Griffin impressed with a 4.38.

Four cornerbacks ran a 40-yard dash at 4.60 seconds or slower. Those four were Michigan’s Channing Stribling (4.60), Florida’ Teez Tabor (4.62), Memphis’ Art Maulet (4.62), and Oregon State’s Treston Decoud (4.62). Michigan’s Jeremy Clark and Maryland’s William Likely were the only two corners that didn’t run at the combine.

Safeties

Jamal Adams, LSU Tigers: 4.56
Budda Baker, Washington Huskies: 4.45
Jamal Carter, Miami Hurricanes: 4.64
Justin Evans, Texas A&M Aggies: N/A
Rudy Ford, Auburn Tigers: N/A
Nate Gerry, Nebraska Cornhuskers: 4.58
Josh Harvey-Clemons, Louisville Cardinals: N/A
Delano Hill, Michigan Wolverines: 4.47
Malik Hooker, Ohio State Buckeyes: N/A
Eddie Jackson, Alabama Crimson Tide: N/A
Rayshawn Jenkins, Miami Hurricanes: 4.51
Lorenzo Jerome, Saint Francis Red Flash: 4.70
Jadar Johnson, Clemson Tigers: 4.60
John Johnson, Boston College Eagles: 4.61
Josh Jones, North Carolina State Wolfpack: 4.41
Desmond King, Iowa Hawkeyes: N/A
Shalom Luani, Washington State Cougars: 4.55
Marcus Maye, Florida Gators: N/A
Obi Melifonwu, Connecticut Huskies: 4.40
Montae Nicholson, Michigan State Spartans: 4.42
Tedric Thompson, Colorado Buffaloes: 4.60
Damarius Travis, Minnesota Golden Gophers: N/A
Michael Tyson, Cincinnati Bearcats: 4.56
Marcus Williams, Utah Utes: 4.56
Xavier Woods, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs: 4.54
 
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So we didn't visit with mcmillian then... seems like Davis and reddick are the main lb's we would like early

Willis or lamp is my guess
 
spiketex said:
He actually ran a 4.62, see comparative 40's below. BTW - Jarvis Landry ran a 4.65, but he's obviously too slow to make it in the NFL, as well. Sometimes a player may have had an off day or a poor 40 time at the Combine is the opportunity to get a good player at a lower position in the Draft. Tabor was a good reliable player for the Gators. If he is there in the late rounds, he could be a good value selection.
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That was good research you did there for the combine. What would make that research fantastic would be if you posted the 40 times for each of those CB's Pro Days...Teez Tabor in particular.

I'll wait...
 
DPhinz_DPhinz said:
That was good research you did there for the combine. What would make that research fantastic would be if you posted the 40 times for each of those CB's Pro Days...Teez Tabor in particular.

I'll wait...
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It depends on the day. He's ran anywhere from a 4.62 to as high as a 4.77. The "official" time in terms of the NFL is 4.62. It is what it is.
 
Sons Of Shula said:
Hand timed pro day is the least accurate and least used.
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Least accurate...I'll give you that, but:

1.) can you give me the margin for error on either side?

2.) Draft a CB in the first 3 rounds whose 40 times were 4.6ish?
 
DPhinz_DPhinz said:
Least accurate...I'll give you that, but:

1.) can you give me the margin for error on either side?

2.) Draft a CB in the first 3 rounds whose 40 times were 4.6ish?
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Yeah, it's called being human.

Joe Haden is the first that comes to mind.
 
NY8123 said:
It depends on the day. He's ran anywhere from a 4.62 to as high as a 4.77. The "official" time in terms of the NFL is 4.62. It is what it is.
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4.62 is the "official" time, huh?

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See ya day 2 homeboy....
 
DPhinz_DPhinz said:
That was good research you did there for the combine. What would make that research fantastic would be if you posted the 40 times for each of those CB's Pro Days...Teez Tabor in particular.

I'll wait...
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I googled it and you're right. Teez Tabor apparently ran a poor 4.75 (hand timed) at his Pro Day. I saw the video and it was interesting to note Bill Belichick personally present and paying close attention. BTW - Mayock commented on the slow time as being something to scare all scouts he also said that Tabor was expecting to run a 4.52. I smell Belichick if the Patriots end up drafting him.
 
Sons Of Shula said:
What about "hand timed" 40's are you having troubles understanding?
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Coming from an ex-baker with cable access, I thought you, of all people, could appreciate a good hand-timed 40...especially three consecutive ones. You know...the human kind.

Since you are simply an ex-baker, I won't expect you to understand "margin of error", "+,-"...unless you're measuring flour for a cake. Then I think the operative phrase would be, "Give or take..."

Sons Of Shula said:
And you say "see ya day 2" like it's some sort of revelation when you're arguing with Spiketex who clearly stated,
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Nah...I don't fail at being profound as you do. I simply restated the obvious outcome of a CB running in the 4.7s.
 
spiketex said:
I googled it and you're right. Teez Tabor apparently ran a poor 4.75 (hand timed) at his Pro Day. I saw the video and it was interesting to note Bill Belichick personally present and paying close attention. BTW - Mayock commented on the slow time as being something to scare all scouts he also said that Tabor was expecting to run a 4.52. I smell Belichick if the Patriots end up drafting him.
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Tabor reminds me a bit of Courtland Finnegan. I think he will be a good player and make up for the lack of long speed. 4th round on, I'd be interested. Some corners know how to get the job done regardless of their speed.
 
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