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5 draft prospects the Miami Dolphins should avoid

By Brian Miller

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as Carson Wentz (North Dakota State) is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number two overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as Carson Wentz (North Dakota State) is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number two overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington State Cougars running back James Williams (32) runs the ball against UCLA Bruins defensive back Fabian Moreau (10) during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 27-21. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington State Cougars running back James Williams (32) runs the ball against UCLA Bruins defensive back Fabian Moreau (10) during the second half at Martin Stadium. The Cougars won 27-21. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /

Fabian Moreau – CB – UCLA

Moreau is a solid cornerback with a really nasty injury history. In 2015 Moreau suffered a Lisfranc fracture in his foot. He returned in 2016 until he suffered a shoulder injury but this 2nd round projection should be off the Dolphins radar.

The Dolphins can’t afford to take more risks with players and a Lisfranc injuy is one that can reappear at any time over his career and yes, if severe enough, it can threaten that career.

On the field Moreau lacks the kind of speed that the Dolphins seem to covet and the foot injury is going to take some of that speed from him as time goes on. Another issue is that Moreau isn’t a ball finding corner. He has trouble locating the football as Ian Wharton pointed out in his NFL Draft Guide.

With the needs of the Dolphins and the risks the Dolphins are already taking with other players there are healthier options with more upside and less physical downside than Moreau in round two and probably round three as well although he should be long gone by the time Miami picks in round three.

While Moreau is good at defending the run as a corner, Miami needs him to be better defending the pass.

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