Best players of each Miami Dolphins draft class
By Brian Miller
Dennis Hickey remained the general manager for a 2nd season in 2015 and while he maintained control of the Dolphins draft it was really on the shoulders of new football operations head Mike Tannenbaum.
The Dolphins needed an outside receiver and drafted DeVante Parker in round one and then turned to the interior of their defense for Jordan Phillips. Of the seven players drafted, five have had an impact.
Tony Lippett seems to be a steal in round five. While still learning to play in the secondary at the NFL level, he is showing a lot of developmental promise. Jay Ajayi is thus far the steal of the draft being taken at the top of round 5. Bobby McCain continues to develop as well. 4th round pick Jamil Douglas was released along with Billy Turner and Dallas Thomas following the fourth game of the 2016 season.
Who was the best?
Jay Ajayi – so far
2016
It’s hard to base a draft class off one season and that is all it’s been for the 2016 class. Now completely under the management of Tannenbaum, GM Chris Grier, and head coach Adam Gase, the Dolphins begin to put the pieces into place to change the culture of the Miami Dolphins.
From Laremy Tunsil in round one and Xavien Howard in round two the Dolphins are hoping to have better success than in the past. The verdict is still out on Kenyan Drake, Leonte Carroo, Jakeem Grant, Jordan Lucas, and Thomas Duarte but for Laremy Tunsil and Xavien Howard, the future looks bright if they continue to develop.
Who was the best?
For now? Laremy Tunsil.