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James Reeve’s 2020 Miami Dolphins Three-Round Mock Draft

By James Reeve

DAVIE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 30: General Manager Chris Grier and Head Coach Brian Flores of the Miami Dolphins answers questions from the media during a season ending press conference at Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southern University on December 30, 2019 in Davie, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)
DAVIE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 30: General Manager Chris Grier and Head Coach Brian Flores of the Miami Dolphins answers questions from the media during a season ending press conference at Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southern University on December 30, 2019 in Davie, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /
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TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – SEPTEMBER 28: Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs off the field after their 59-31 win over the Mississippi Rebels at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA – SEPTEMBER 28: Tua Tagovailoa #13 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs off the field after their 59-31 win over the Mississippi Rebels at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

The first day of the 2020 NFL Draft will see the Miami Dolphins truly have the best chance of building a competitive offense, the biggest area of weakness on the team.

With three picks spread across the early, middle and late stage of the first round, the Dolphins will have to make some crucial decisions about guys that can be impact players right out of the gate as well as some that will have more of a long-term outlook to them.

. . Quarterback. 5. player. Alabama. TuaTagovailoa. 829

The Miami Dolphins need to pick their quarterback of the future in this year’s draft and with the fifth overall selection, they choose Tua Tagovailoa out of the SEC powerhouse Alabama.

Tua’s injury history is well documented, but he will not see the field until the last game of the 2020 season at the very earliest and will have a chance to learn the NFL system behind Ryan Fitzpatrick.

He can make all of the throws, has leadership qualities, and may have even been the first-overall selection had he not suffered the hip injury that has become the primary topic of conversation around the young gunslinger.

His upside is something the Dolphins can’t afford to miss on and taking a player that has been compared to Drew Brees is something that will enthuse the fanbase and will give the franchise a player that can be built around.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 27: Austin Jackson #73 of the USC Trojans blocks A.J. Epenesa #94 of the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half of the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium on December 27, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 27: Austin Jackson #73 of the USC Trojans blocks A.J. Epenesa #94 of the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half of the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium on December 27, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

808. . Offensive Tackle. USC. 18. . AustinJackson. player

The Dolphins had the worst offensive line in the NFL last season, allowing the highest number of sacks in 2020. They need to make long-term changes to the trenches to protect whoever is throwing the ball in the immediate future.

With the 18th overall pick, they select the youngest tackle in the draft in USC’s Austin Jackson. Jackson has all the tools to become an elite tackle in the NFL and will need to really work with the Dolphins’ coaches to reach his potential.

He could be a steal at 18, though some project him to be available a little later on. He will have a chance to split reps in 2020 and can solidify his position as the starting LT in 2021.

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