PFF Day 2 Ratings:
7 (38). Miami Dolphins: Xavien Howard | Grade: C+
(Pick acquired in trade with San Francisco 49ers)
Miami was linked to cornerback prospects in the first round and they go with the high-upside potential of Howard in the second. His best work is impressive as he has the size and speed to play man or zone coverage, but there are too many bad plays where he simply loses receivers or fails to play the ball. It all evened out to our No. 16 coverage grade in the draft class and a No. 80 ranking on the PFF Draft Board, but if Miami can work out the kinks, Howard could develop into a solid corner.
10 (73). Miami Dolphins: Kenyon Drake | Grade: B-
A movable offensive chess piece, Drake is an explosive athlete with good receiving skills. His 2.07 yards per route ranked third among running backs in the class and he’s shown the ability to make plays when lined up out wide. Drake also adds value in the return game.
23 (86) Miami Dolphins: Leonte Carroo | Grade: A
(Pick acquired in trade with Minnesota Vikings)
Miami takes one of our favorite receivers in Carroo. Late in 2015 Carroo took over games, ultimately posting a huge +17.8 grade on only 363 snaps. He separates well on vertical routes and he’s sure-handed, dropping only two passes all season.
incidentally:
20 (51). New York Jets: Christian Hackenberg | Grade: D-
The Jets have been looking for a quarterback and they’re taking the chance on Hackenberg. The tape has been horrible, and that includes his freshman year that everyone touts as his saving grace. He’s been one of the most inaccurate quarterbacks in college football for three straight years and his -12.1 overall grade ranked 41st in this draft class alone in 2015. The Jets are hoping that he can be a reclamation project, but he has to take monumental strides to become a viable NFL quarterback.
https://www.profootballfocus.com/bl...ft-pick-by-pick-grades-and-analysis-of-day-2/
7 (38). Miami Dolphins: Xavien Howard | Grade: C+
(Pick acquired in trade with San Francisco 49ers)
Miami was linked to cornerback prospects in the first round and they go with the high-upside potential of Howard in the second. His best work is impressive as he has the size and speed to play man or zone coverage, but there are too many bad plays where he simply loses receivers or fails to play the ball. It all evened out to our No. 16 coverage grade in the draft class and a No. 80 ranking on the PFF Draft Board, but if Miami can work out the kinks, Howard could develop into a solid corner.
10 (73). Miami Dolphins: Kenyon Drake | Grade: B-
A movable offensive chess piece, Drake is an explosive athlete with good receiving skills. His 2.07 yards per route ranked third among running backs in the class and he’s shown the ability to make plays when lined up out wide. Drake also adds value in the return game.
23 (86) Miami Dolphins: Leonte Carroo | Grade: A
(Pick acquired in trade with Minnesota Vikings)
Miami takes one of our favorite receivers in Carroo. Late in 2015 Carroo took over games, ultimately posting a huge +17.8 grade on only 363 snaps. He separates well on vertical routes and he’s sure-handed, dropping only two passes all season.
incidentally:
20 (51). New York Jets: Christian Hackenberg | Grade: D-
The Jets have been looking for a quarterback and they’re taking the chance on Hackenberg. The tape has been horrible, and that includes his freshman year that everyone touts as his saving grace. He’s been one of the most inaccurate quarterbacks in college football for three straight years and his -12.1 overall grade ranked 41st in this draft class alone in 2015. The Jets are hoping that he can be a reclamation project, but he has to take monumental strides to become a viable NFL quarterback.
https://www.profootballfocus.com/bl...ft-pick-by-pick-grades-and-analysis-of-day-2/
