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2016 Miami Dolphins Midseason Awards

By Matthew Stevens

Oct 23, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi (23) runs onto the field for player intoriductions prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi (23) runs onto the field for player intoriductions prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Laremy Tunsil (Mississippi) is selected by the Miami Dolphins as the number thirteen overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Rookie of the Year

WR Jakeem Grant and RB Kenyan Drake have both made a case as of late to be worthy of attention/consideration for this award.  Grant is averaging 25.2 yards per kick return and returned a punt 74 yards for a TD in the Dolphins loss to Tennessee.

Drake, meanwhile, has seen a little more action on offense than Grant (15 rushes for 68 yards and 1TD) but also provided the game-winning 96 yard kick return TD in last week’s victory versus the New York Jets.

Although both deserve to be mentioned for their accomplishments, the clear/only choice for Offensive ROY is LG Laremy Tunsil.  He has started 7 of Miami’s 8 games (‘Tub-gate causing him to miss week 5) and is a major reason for the emergence/success of Ajayi the last three weeks.

Winner:  LG Laremey Tunsil

Sep 11, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25) tackles Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) during the fourth quarter at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks won 12-10. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /

Defensive ROY

With the Dolphins going offense-heavy in the draft, there are only two names worth mentioning.  SS Jordan Lucas has played in the most games (5) but he has only seen the field on special teams.

CB Xavien Howard was hampered in the offseason with a knee injury and suffered another one during practice in week 5.  In between, Howard started four games and has looked like the best CB when he has been on the field.

Winner:  CB Xavien Howard

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