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10 Miami Dolphins players that will determine the teams future

By Brian Miller

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Cheerleaders during the NFL game between the Miami Dolphins and the New Orleans Saints at Wembley Stadium on October 1, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Cheerleaders during the NFL game between the Miami Dolphins and the New Orleans Saints at Wembley Stadium on October 1, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – SEPTEMBER 23: Xavien Howard #25 of the Miami Dolphins grabs the interception during the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Hard Rock Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – SEPTEMBER 23: Xavien Howard #25 of the Miami Dolphins grabs the interception during the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Hard Rock Stadium on September 23, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images) /

Xavien Howard – CB – 25 years old

Howard has become as close to a shutdown corner as Miami can hope for. He is probably their best corner back since the days of Sam Madison and Patrick Surtain. He is aggressive and smart and while he will be flagged at times there is no question about his ability.

The best part is that Howard is still learning the NFL and has a lot of growth and maturity in front of him that should lead him to becoming one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL.

Howard is often pitted against the best opposing receivers and he has done a fantastic job of shutting them out. With the addition of Minkah Fitzpatrick, Howard is finding coverage to be easier.

Finding a suitable corner to play opposite Howard is a topic of Dolphins forum and social media discussions. Having Howard in place makes that task a little less daunting.

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