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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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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – NOVEMBER 09: Defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. #11 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers reacts against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second quarter at TCFBank Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

player. . Safety. Minnesota. AntoineWinfield Jr.. 56. 852.

With the biggest needs on offense being addressed effectively, the Dolphins now turn their attention to arguably the biggest need on defense: safety.

Reshad Jones and Minkah Fitzpatrick are gone and while Bobby McCain and Eric Rowe could be a serviceable tandem in the short-term, the team needs to add a natural safety to truly sure up a secondary that has one of the top cornerback tandems in the league.

With the top safety of the draft, Xavier McKinney, expected to be long gone by this pick, the Dolphins take a guy that arguably fits their system best in Antoine Winfield Jr.

He can play in the box, leading Minnesota in total tackles (62) in 2019, with three sacks, while also being effective down the field, pulling in seven interceptions.

He could be a day one starter for the team, allowing McCain or Rowe to be used in a nickel back spot more often, providing the team with clear value on day two.

Defensive Tackle. 70. Missouri. JordanElliott. player. 822. .

The Miami Dolphins allowed Gerald Willis to walk last week, leaving a gaping hole at the defensive tackle position behind Davon Godchaux.

With that in mind, taking Jordan Elliott out of Missouri could be the perfect day two selection for the Dolphins, who would be taking a guy that projects to fit in perfectly into their 3-4 defensive scheme.

He is a big body (6-foot-4, 315lbs) that could step in for Godchaux on certain downs and is a reliable tackler, with 44 total (30 solo) in 2019 with 8.5 tackles for a loss.

The Dolphins don’t need to add a starter at the position, but adding a young guy that can develop, learn the system and be molded into an effective backup/relief option seems to be the sensible move and Elliott could be a great pickup with the 70th overall selection.

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No matter who the Miami Dolphins take with their first six picks, they will have plenty of tough decisions to make regarding a number of positions and needs on both sides of the ball.

A strong, youthful drive for offensive prospects could help to develop the quarterback they ultimately select in the long-run, with the defense already having had a number of important additions through free agency.

The 2020 NFL Draft is arguably the most significant for the team in a number of years and could realistically be one that can influence the team’s success over the next few years.

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