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My 7-round Dolphins mock draft (Two scenarios)

By Matthew Stevens

Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell smiles while holding a Miami Dolphins jersey in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 30, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell smiles while holding a Miami Dolphins jersey in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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3rd Round

In the third round, the best player available at pick #97 was the same in both scenarios; C Ethan Pocic (LSU).

Sep 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; LSU Tigers center Ethan Pocic (77) during the Lambeau Field College Classic against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field. Wisconsin won 16-14. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; LSU Tigers center Ethan Pocic (77) during the Lambeau Field College Classic against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field. Wisconsin won 16-14. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Pocic is the second highest rated center on most draft boards but he has the ability to play all five positions on the offensive line.  He would begin his career challenging Jermon Bushrod and Ted Larsen for one of the starting guard spots and would also serve as the backup center for Mike Pouncey; who will inevitably go down with another injury.

4th Round

In Scenario 1, Miami doesn’t have a fourth round pick.

In Scenario 2, Miami uses the pick they acquired in the first round trade down to select DT Ryan Glasgow (Michigan).  Owner Stephen Ross has not been shy in stating his desire for Miami to select players from his alma mater and in round four his desires fit with Miami’s need.

Glasgow is a “high motor” defensive tackle that draws rave reviews from former NFL player and head coach Jim Harbaugh.  I realize this makes two defensive tackles taken in this draft but it allows Miami to shore up the middle of its defensive line for the next four years.

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