Final Mock (Probably)

[SF Dolphin Fan]

1. Eli Apple CB Ohio State --- I don't necessarily think he'll be the BPA, but he has a ton of upside and has been productive. Big, physical corner who fits what Miami seems to be looking for in the secondary. Dolphins certainly could go pass rusher here if Lawson or Dodd drop and defensive tackle is still a wildcard for me with all the talent there. I just think Apple makes so much sense as the team can cross off it's biggest need and move on.

2. Joshua Garnett OG Stanford --- The run on offensive guards could start near the end of R1, but I'm hopeful that Garnett can make it to Miami's pick. He would add the physicality the Dolphins need to match up with the strong defensive tackles in the AFC East. Pass rusher could be another option here, or running back. But if the Dolphins are to find a starter at guard, R2 feels like where it's at.

3. Cyrus Jones CB Alabama -- Lots of options in round 3, but I love Jones. He's a little short, but other than that he's very solid with nice cover skills and the ability to return kicks which could help Jarvis Landry. I want to find a linebacker somewhere, but keep coming up with better talent elsewhere. Perhaps Su'a Cravens makes it here. That could definitely be a target in R3.

4. C.J. Prosise RB Notre Dame --- Prosise could be gone by the 3rd round, but if he's there I love his upside as a speed complement to Jay Ajayi. Jordan Howard from Indiana could be a possibility as well. I think Miami looks running back around this point.

5. Ben Braunecker TE Harvard --- I think Miami could look tight end as early as the third round with Nick Vannett as a possible target. Braunecker is more of a stretch the field type with some nice athletic ability.

6. Sean Oakman DE Baylor --- Oakman may have to answer for character concerns with recent allegations of sexual abuse. Depending on how that plays out, I think he can set the edge and develop as a pass rusher. Oakman needs some work, but in the sixth he could emerge as a steal.

7. Deon Bush S Miami --- The scouting reports for Bush aren't very friendly, but I like the talent and think he could develop with better coaching.

7. Mike Matthews C/OG Texas A&M -- Doesn't seem like a lot of love in the scouting community for Matthews, but he's someone I wouldn't bet against. At the very least he should be a solid backup. Obviously has the bloodlines.

 

[SF Dolphin Fan]

I'm started to think Karl Joseph at #13 or in a trade down. I know that might be high, but that's another way to strengthen the secondary.

 

[xXwarXx]

Don't think we need Cyrus with Ekpre and McCain.

I'm cool with the Garnett pick. 2nd rnd is going to have a lot of tough choices for us. There's going to be a lot of talented players that fit our schemes. Very interested to see what we do there.

Don't like Apple, but I get the reasoning. I think he's a huge reach.

Procise isn't NFL ready IMO. Needs more reps to develop insticts. If we Didn't need production from RB immediately I'd gladly draft him though.

 

[SF Dolphin Fan]

Don't think we need Cyrus with Ekpre and McCain.

I'm cool with the Garnett pick. 2nd rnd is going to have a lot of tough choices for us. There's going to be a lot of talented players that fit our schemes. Very interested to see what we do there.

Don't like Apple, but I get the reasoning. I think he's a huge reach.

Procise isn't NFL ready IMO. Needs more reps to develop insticts. If we Didn't need production from RB immediately I'd gladly draft him though.

Second round could be a linebacker. I know Miami has spent a lot of time with weakside linebackers including Su'a Cravens and Dion Jones. I'm beginning to think that the Dolphins should trade back in R1 if the target is a corner. I do like Apple, but don't think he will be BPA.

Honestly, if Jack Conklin could be a LT that may be the pick. I know he did well against Joey Bosa and DeForest Buckner, but the consensus seems to be right tackle for him.

 

[Eesti]

I don't see them taking Karl Joseph for a couple of reasons. 1-He is coming of a knee injury. 2-They just invested $4.25M per year on a FS and we have Jones at SS.

Some say Conklin could eventually be a LT but he needs to work on his footwork. In the mean time, he could start at guard and we fulfill Gase's vision of getting tougher on the line.

 

[SF Dolphin Fan]

I don't see them taking Karl Joseph for a couple of reasons. 1-He is coming of a knee injury. 2-They just invested $4.25M per year on a FS and we have Jones at SS.

Some say Conklin could eventually be a LT but he needs to work on his footwork. In the mean time, he could start at guard and we fulfill Gase's vision of getting tougher on the line.

True on Conklin. He fits just about every box and filling an immediate need at guard isn't a bad idea. If Miami sees him as an eventual LT then I have to believe Conklin is in play.

I also agree with you on Karl Joseph. He's just such a good player and another guy who would add that physical presence.

I do think that Jarran Reed or one of the DT's might be in play in R1.

 

[Eesti]

I wish they showed more urgency at DT but I think they are comfortable with Earl Mitchell and Phillips. I would replace Earl Mitchell in a heartbeat! I do like that we just signed Chris Jones. The guy had 6 sacks in NE a few years back. Hopefully he is not injured beyond repair.

This is a deep draft at DT but IMO, no elite prospects outside of Buckner. Most say Reed and Robinson are two down run stuffers. Rankins seems to be the only one who offers much of a pass rush threat. One of my favorites is Vernon Butler. I think at 13 you would have to value a DT who offers both run and pass defense.

Who knows how they will turn out in year one but the scoop on Jordan Phillips was that he was a run stuffer with 1st round talent but he showed little of that in year one and even showed more pass rush ability than run stuffing in his below average campaign.

 

[hammond47]

Not a fan of Apple. Swap that pick for Shaq Lawson and I'm all aboard. Love the Jones, Prosise and Bush picks.

 

[Travis34]

Love it. I'd maybe change up the deon bush pick and VERY concerns about drafting oakman. But maybe someone like Justin Simmons is there in round 5 instead.

I realize what everyone says about prosise needing developed and that's very true but I'd take the chance on him. Could be very talented and should go later than some of the more polished rb's

 

[next-year]

I don't see them taking Karl Joseph for a couple of reasons. 1-He is coming of a knee injury. 2-They just invested $4.25M per year on a FS and we have Jones at SS.

Some say Conklin could eventually be a LT but he needs to work on his footwork. In the mean time, he could start at guard and we fulfill Gase's vision of getting tougher on the line.

Karl is wayy too much like Jones, we need a ball hawk not another box safety.

 

[gregorygrant83]

With every team passing on La'el Collins last year just because police wanted to talk to him about a case and said he wasn't considered a suspect at the time, I can't see any team drafting Oakman while he's charged in a sexual assault case that could send him to prison.

 

[Sons Of Shula]

I don't see them taking Karl Joseph for a couple of reasons. 1-He is coming of a knee injury. 2-They just invested $4.25M per year on a FS and we have Jones at SS.

Quddus is and played SS. We still need a true FS.