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Here goes my third mock...
1. Jahvid Best - RB, Cal -- A year ago the talk was about finding explosive players and the Dolphins reportedly were very interested in Percy Harvins. Best is a similar player in that he can go the distance every time the ball is in his hands. Perhaps the most explosive player in college football, Best hits the hole like lightning and has great hands in the passing game. Miami's biggest playmaker on offense remains Ricky Williams and he is one year closer to retirement. Ronnie Brown is coming off his second major injury in three years and Ted Ginn, despite some nice work in the return game, has been a disappointment. Some may call this a luxury pick, but was Johnson a luxury pick for the Titans?
2. Golden Tate - WR - Notre Dame -- The more I see this guy play the more I think he is exactly what the Dolphins need. Though he isn't 6-3 with 4.3 speed, Tate plays bigger than his 5-11 height, goes up for the ball exceptionally well, has great hands and runs great routes. In short, he is a tough football player. I like the Steve Smith comparisons. It might be a bit of a pipe dream to think he's around in the 2nd, though. I think he is now a late first rounder and, honestly, the only receiver I'd take before him would be Dez Bryant.
3. Brandon Lang - DE/OLB - Troy -- The Dolphins need to find another young pass rusher with Joey Porter and Jason Taylor both closing in on the ends of their playing days.
4. Jimmy Graham - TE - Miami -- There just aren't many 6-8 people who can run in the 4.6 range. Graham is a project, but has tremendous upside. The Dolphins tight ends have been a major disappointment this season.
6. Cam Thomas -- DT/NT - North Carolina -- Bill Parcells has had success finding NT later in the draft. Thomas has the size at 6-3, 330.
6. Thomas Austin -- C - Clemson -- Jake Grove is first rate, but he has been injury prone. I've watched Spiller a lot at Clemson and Austin stood out a few times.
6. Kelton Tindale -- Wr. - Newberry -- Here is the 6-3 wide receiver with 4.3 speed. A small school sleeper.
7. Mark Herzlich -- OLB -- Boston College - This guy was a first round talent before battling cancer. Maybe it's worth taking a shot that he will recover fully.
7. Torrell Troup -- DT -- Central Florida -- Another NT prospect.
1. Jahvid Best - RB, Cal -- A year ago the talk was about finding explosive players and the Dolphins reportedly were very interested in Percy Harvins. Best is a similar player in that he can go the distance every time the ball is in his hands. Perhaps the most explosive player in college football, Best hits the hole like lightning and has great hands in the passing game. Miami's biggest playmaker on offense remains Ricky Williams and he is one year closer to retirement. Ronnie Brown is coming off his second major injury in three years and Ted Ginn, despite some nice work in the return game, has been a disappointment. Some may call this a luxury pick, but was Johnson a luxury pick for the Titans?
2. Golden Tate - WR - Notre Dame -- The more I see this guy play the more I think he is exactly what the Dolphins need. Though he isn't 6-3 with 4.3 speed, Tate plays bigger than his 5-11 height, goes up for the ball exceptionally well, has great hands and runs great routes. In short, he is a tough football player. I like the Steve Smith comparisons. It might be a bit of a pipe dream to think he's around in the 2nd, though. I think he is now a late first rounder and, honestly, the only receiver I'd take before him would be Dez Bryant.
3. Brandon Lang - DE/OLB - Troy -- The Dolphins need to find another young pass rusher with Joey Porter and Jason Taylor both closing in on the ends of their playing days.
4. Jimmy Graham - TE - Miami -- There just aren't many 6-8 people who can run in the 4.6 range. Graham is a project, but has tremendous upside. The Dolphins tight ends have been a major disappointment this season.
6. Cam Thomas -- DT/NT - North Carolina -- Bill Parcells has had success finding NT later in the draft. Thomas has the size at 6-3, 330.
6. Thomas Austin -- C - Clemson -- Jake Grove is first rate, but he has been injury prone. I've watched Spiller a lot at Clemson and Austin stood out a few times.
6. Kelton Tindale -- Wr. - Newberry -- Here is the 6-3 wide receiver with 4.3 speed. A small school sleeper.
7. Mark Herzlich -- OLB -- Boston College - This guy was a first round talent before battling cancer. Maybe it's worth taking a shot that he will recover fully.
7. Torrell Troup -- DT -- Central Florida -- Another NT prospect.
