My 7-round Dolphins mock draft (Two scenarios)
![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](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/PhinPhanatic-cover-f9a92726176d9bc29cab76d2793594f2493814a156a1157de4344723ef81e675.jpg)
6th Round
The Dolphins traded away their 6th round selection as part of the deal with the Los Angeles Rams to bring DE William Hayes to Miami.
7th Round
It’s anybody’s guess who is still available at pick 223 for the Dolphins but, my prediction is that Miami will take a chance on LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (Tennessee).
Reeves-Maybin is a talented inside linebacker but will fall to the late rounds due some serious medical red flags concerning his shoulder. In another year, and if he can put the shoulder concerns behind him, he could be a steal for the Dolphins in the seventh round.
Other players to consider under the “Lael Collins” draft clause (high talent, recent off-the-field troubles) include:
CB Gareon Conley (recent rape allegations)
DT Caleb Brantley (considered a 2nd round pick till domestic violence charge earlier this month)
Draft Summary (Scenario 1)
1st Round: DE Derek Barnett from Tennessee
2nd Round: CB Cordrea Tankersley (Clemson)
3rd Round: C Ethan Pocic (LSU)
5th Round: S Tedric Thompson (Colorado)
5th Round: LB Ben Gideon (Michigan)
5th Round: DT Steve Tu’Ikolavtu (USC)
7th Round: LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (Tennessee)
Draft Summary (Scenario 2)
1st Round: OLB T.J. Watt (Wisconsin) –via a trade back to late 20’s
2nd Round: DT Dalvin Tomlinson (Alabama)
3rd Round: C Ethan Pocic (LSU)
4th Round: DT Ryan Glasgow (Michigan) –pick acquired in 1st round trade
5th Round: S Jadar Johnson (Clemson)
5th Round: CB Corn Elder (Miami, FL)
5th Round: DE Keonta Davis (Tennessee-Chatanooga)
7th Round: LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin (Tennessee)