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Miami Dolphins post-free agency mock draft as NFL Draft approaches

By George Keim

NEW YORK - APRIL 28: Reprensentatives of the Miami Dolphins make their draft selection during the 2007 NFL Draft on April 28, 2007 at Radio City Music Hall in New York, New York. The Dolphins drafted wide receiver Ted Ginn from Ohio State. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - APRIL 28: Reprensentatives of the Miami Dolphins make their draft selection during the 2007 NFL Draft on April 28, 2007 at Radio City Music Hall in New York, New York. The Dolphins drafted wide receiver Ted Ginn from Ohio State. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 01: Defensive back J.R. Reed of Georgia runs a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 01: Defensive back J.R. Reed of Georgia runs a drill during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Round 6 – (185 overall) – J.R. Reed, S, Georgia – The Dolphins bring in another son of a former NFL wide receiver. J.R. Reed is the son of former Minnesota Vikings great Jake Reed. Reed will fill the role of back up on the defensive side of the ball with a chance to be a solid special teams contributor. Reed is unremarkable, but in this case, that’s as much of a compliment as it is a knock. Reed is about average in everything with a plus as a run defender. Is at his best when he’s asked to run downhill and make a tackle from the safety position. (Mock 3.0 – Cam Brown, LB, Penn State)

Round 7 – (227 overall) – Steven Montez, QB, Colorado – The Dolphins double down at the quarterback position.  Montez has NFL size at 6’4” 231 pounds. Montez checks all the physical boxes, size, arm strength, and mobility but will need work in the processing department.  Montez looks to be a practice squad pick up with the hopes of developing him into something more. (Mock 3.0 – A.J. Dillion, RB, Boston College)

Round 7 – (246 overall) – Malcolm Perry, RB, Navy – Perry played quarterback for the Midshipmen his senior season but if you’ve ever watched a Navy game you know that means he was just a glorified running back.  Perry threw a total of 86 passes in his senior season. Perry is a very good runner though. He rushed for over 1000 yards in three straight seasons including a 2017 yard senior season. He also finished second in the nation last year with 21 rushing touchdowns.  Perry has also returned kicks during his career averaging nearly 25 yards per return. I look for Perry to be a gadget type player who can get 5 to 7 plays a week in the Taysom Hill mold and also contribute on special teams. (Mock 3.0 – McTelvin Agim, DT, Arkansas)

Round 7 – (251 overall) – Lamar Jackson, CB, Nebraska – Jackson has good size for a cornerback at 6’2” 208 pounds.  He was Nebraska’s defensive MVP in 2019 which also garnered him second-team All-Big Ten honors. Jackson does enter the league as a project though as his overall instincts and awareness are a concern.  Jackson is another guy though who could make plays in the third phase of the game, special teams. (Mock 3.0 – Aaron Fuller, WR, Washington)

Overall this would be a solid draft, as it fills several holes and strengthens certain areas already addressed so far in free agency.

Best pick – K’Lavon Chaisson – If Chaisson fell to the Dolphins at 26 after having addressed quarterback and offensive tackle then the first round would be a home run for this team.  A player like Chaisson could help put the Dolphins defense on the map.

Worst pick – Robert Windsor – Windsor in the fourth round is probably a reach for the type of player he projects.  An interior lineman may have been a better pick there and adding a defensive lineman later may have been the better play.

This draft has the potential to really turn this franchise around very quickly.  If it plays out right the Dolphins may be talking about playoffs sooner rather than later.

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