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Miami Dolphins should get a blue chip rookie in draft: 1-11 mock draft

By Brian Miller

DAVIE, FL - APRIL 29: Head coach Adam Gase and Executive Vice President, Football OperationsMike Tannenbaum of the Miami Dolphins talks to members of the press concerning first round draft pick Laremy Tunsil at their training faciility on April 29, 2016 in Davie, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
DAVIE, FL - APRIL 29: Head coach Adam Gase and Executive Vice President, Football OperationsMike Tannenbaum of the Miami Dolphins talks to members of the press concerning first round draft pick Laremy Tunsil at their training faciility on April 29, 2016 in Davie, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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Miami Dolphins – Roquon Smith – LB – Georgia

The Dolphins could go a lot of ways in this draft if it plays out similar to this mock. Cornerback could be a target, safety could be a target as well. Many believe that Miami will draft offensive guard Quentin Nelson who would improve the offensive line immediately.

The problem with Nelson is he is a guard and traditionally guards are not taken this high. That doesn’t mean they won’t. Another player to watch here is QB Baker Mayfield. Mayfield has the talent to become elite but he also carries with him an immaturity that have many turned off.

In the end, the pick should be a smart one and Roquon Smith fits the needs the Dolphins have at the position. Next season Miami will get Raekwon McMillan back and while he was penciled to start inside, he was an outside linebacker in college. This is where Smith being drafted could be a complication.

If Miami still views McMillan as the future interior linebacker then Miami doesn’t need Smith. However, there is always a but, there is rumors floating that Miami wants to transition to a 3-4 defense in 2019. If that is the case they will need two interior linebackers and a duo of Smith and McMillan could be especially good.

Smith makes a lot of sense for the Dolphins. He fills a need and is a stellar linebacker prospect. Miami skipped on LB last season when they could have drafted Reuben Foster who had a great rookie season. I don’t think they make that mistake again.

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