Potential Trade Partners for Miami on Draft Day
The Dolphins have already acknowledged that they are willing to trade out of the 22nd pick. We’ll take a look at some potential trade partners that could make that happen.
Looking to pickup additional picks in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins have already expressed their interest in trading out of the 22nd pick. They’re even willing to trade out of the first round altogether if necessary. The real issue is that a strong majority of teams will be looking to trade down in the first round.
Finding a trade partner may not be easy for Miami, but sitting in the 22nd spot is a good place for them to possibly strike a deal. This is one of the most unpredictable drafts in quite some time. Therefore, most teams won’t be willing to trade the farm to crack into the top-10 for a player that could just as well fall in the back half of the first round, some even further. By the time the Dolphins make their selection we’ll have a better feel of what positions are being heavily targeted, and of course, what top names are already off the board and who’s still available.
A good sign would be an early run on quarterbacks. It seems unlikely, but Dolphins fans should be rooting for the Browns to select Mitch Trubisky with the number one overall pick. This could lead to a domino effect, and cause other teams to panic. If elite players begin falling in an already deep draft, that can only be good news for Miami whether they make a trade or not.
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If Miami does make a trade, however, there are some teams in mind that may be willing to give the Dolphins the additional assets they seek. Here’s a look at some potential trades we could possibly see this Thursday.
San Francisco Gets:
1st Round Pick – 22nd Overall
5th Round Pick – 166th Overall
Miami Gets:
2nd Round Pick – 34th Overall
3rd Round Pick – 66th Overall
Miami doesn’t pick up any additional picks by trading with the 49ers, but they do get an additional third rounder by, essentially, parting ways with one of their three fifth round picks. With 10 picks in this year’s draft, the 49ers have the ammunition necessary to make a move back up the ladder.
Even though the 49ers already have double digit picks, it’s no secret they’re looking to trade out of the number two overall pick for more. San Francisco wants to select a quarterback early, but the second pick may be a bit of a reach for this class. If the 49ers are unsuccessful in moving down from number two, chances are they’ll go defense. Trading with Miami allows them to jump back into the first round to get their quarterback, and still keep the same amount of picks.
Carolina Gets:
1st Round Pick – 22nd Overall
MIami Gets:
2nd Round Pick – 40th Overall
2nd Round Pick – 64th Overall
The Carolina Panthers have three picks in the first two rounds, and will look to add some young talent after a disappointing season one year removed from their Super Bowl appearance. The Panthers are likely to add an offensive weapon in the top 10, with most predicting that they will take a running back.
Carolina, however, needs to find help on the offensive line to start protecting Cam Newton. They are expected to address their offensive line early, possibly in the 2nd round. They may instead choose to trade their pair of 2nd round picks to Miami to jump back into the 1st round, and get one of the top lineman in the draft.
Houston Gets:
1st Round Pick – 22nd Overall
7th Round Pick – 223rd Overall
Miami Gets:
1st Round Pick – 25th Overall
4th Round Pick – 130th Overall
5th Round Pick – 169th Overall
The only way that Houston would consider trading with Miami in the first round is if they have their sights set on an offensive lineman. Everyone knows that the Texans are on a quest for a quarterback, but it wouldn’t make sense from their standpoint to move up three spots to take one. They would only be jumping the Giants and Raiders, neither of which is looking to draft a quarterback.
Both of those teams, however, would be interested in beefing up their line so if that’s Houston’s mentality then a trade with the Dolphins could be on the table. Miami needs to add a guard as well at some point, and have been linked to take Forrest Lamp in their initial spot. There’s a chance he could still be there at 25 for the taking, and in this scenario, would pick up some additional picks in the middle rounds. Even if Lamp is already off the board, Miami could find an elite player to help improve the defense.
Kansas City Gets:
1st Round Pick – 22nd Overall
Miami Gets:
1st Round Pick – 27th Overall
3rd Round Pick – 104th Overall
The Chiefs could fight for a late round pick in this scenario to make the draft chart a bit more even, but this is a Dolphins website, so they won’t get it here. Kansas City may not want to admit it, but they’re going to need to find a replacement for Alex Smith sooner or later. Andy Reid may not like the idea of taking a quarterback with the Chiefs’ first selection, but that hasn’t stopped people from speculating that that is exactly what they may do.
Kansas City has already met with all of the top-ranked QBs in this class. As we near closer and closer to the draft, however, the Chiefs may need to move up if they want to snag one. The Texans pose the biggest threat to taking a QB in terms of distance between where the Dolphins are selecting and the Chiefs. A run could come early on quarterbacks, and they might have to beat Houston to the punches.
Miami wouldn’t need much convincing to agree to this trade. Barely move down, and pick up an extra 3rd rounder? Yes, please.