DOLPHINS DRAFT TALK
For those hoping Washington defensive tackle Danny Shelton slips to Miami with the 14th pick, that might be wishful thinking, based on projections of analysts.
"Shelton is a top-10 pick for me," Mike Mayock said today on a conference call. "I love him. Reminds me of Haloti Ngata. I think everybody sees that comparison."
As Mayock noted, the Dolphins badly need a cornerback, though it's quite possible that could be addressed in free agency.
If the Dolphins take a corner at 14, Mayock said the top three options at the position are Michigan State's Trae Waynes, Washington's Marcus Peters (has had off-field issues that could scare away the Dolphins) and LSU's Jalen Collins.
"Trae is very comfortable in press coverage," Mayock said. "He's got length. He jumps up there like all the Michigan State corners do. He understands the game. He's played through the field, he's played into the boundary. He tackles. I know when you get a Michigan State kid coming off that defense, he's got a tough kid that will tackle that's been well-coached. So that appeals to me first and foremost. His length, his competitiveness, and the fact that he can play press and will tackle.
"Beyond that, I am intrigued by the Jalen Collins kid at LSU who has nine or ten starts in his career. Came out early, but he's 6-2 and similar to Waynes in that he will compete in press coverage. They're the three top guys. P.J. Williams from Florida State is in the conversation, but I think he's a little later. And I think Trae Waynes make-up, and the fact that I trust that he'll come in and compete day one is kind of a difference maker for me."
### Though some have linked West Virginia receiver Kevin White to Miami at No. 14, Mayock said: "Kevin White's my No. 1 wideout. I think if he runs 4.5 or better, he's a top 10 pick."
Unlike most draftniks, Mayock has Alabama receiver Amari Cooper rated behind White. Louisville receiver Devante Parker projects for Miami's range.
### For more about the Dolphins and Canes from Mayock's call today, check out Adam Beasley's story on the sports home page (the story with the headline about UM's Ereck Flowers).
Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/spor...ring-dolphins-heat-marlins.html#storylink=cpy
For those hoping Washington defensive tackle Danny Shelton slips to Miami with the 14th pick, that might be wishful thinking, based on projections of analysts.
"Shelton is a top-10 pick for me," Mike Mayock said today on a conference call. "I love him. Reminds me of Haloti Ngata. I think everybody sees that comparison."
As Mayock noted, the Dolphins badly need a cornerback, though it's quite possible that could be addressed in free agency.
If the Dolphins take a corner at 14, Mayock said the top three options at the position are Michigan State's Trae Waynes, Washington's Marcus Peters (has had off-field issues that could scare away the Dolphins) and LSU's Jalen Collins.
"Trae is very comfortable in press coverage," Mayock said. "He's got length. He jumps up there like all the Michigan State corners do. He understands the game. He's played through the field, he's played into the boundary. He tackles. I know when you get a Michigan State kid coming off that defense, he's got a tough kid that will tackle that's been well-coached. So that appeals to me first and foremost. His length, his competitiveness, and the fact that he can play press and will tackle.
"Beyond that, I am intrigued by the Jalen Collins kid at LSU who has nine or ten starts in his career. Came out early, but he's 6-2 and similar to Waynes in that he will compete in press coverage. They're the three top guys. P.J. Williams from Florida State is in the conversation, but I think he's a little later. And I think Trae Waynes make-up, and the fact that I trust that he'll come in and compete day one is kind of a difference maker for me."
### Though some have linked West Virginia receiver Kevin White to Miami at No. 14, Mayock said: "Kevin White's my No. 1 wideout. I think if he runs 4.5 or better, he's a top 10 pick."
Unlike most draftniks, Mayock has Alabama receiver Amari Cooper rated behind White. Louisville receiver Devante Parker projects for Miami's range.
### For more about the Dolphins and Canes from Mayock's call today, check out Adam Beasley's story on the sports home page (the story with the headline about UM's Ereck Flowers).
Read more here: http://miamiherald.typepad.com/spor...ring-dolphins-heat-marlins.html#storylink=cpy
