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3 draft prospects worth the 3rd overall pick for the Miami Dolphins

By Brian Miller

UNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this still image from video provided by the NFL, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks from his home in Bronxville, New York during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)
UNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this still image from video provided by the NFL, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks from his home in Bronxville, New York during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images) /
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Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) runs for a touchdown after a catch during the first quarter against the Florida Gators in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) runs for a touchdown after a catch during the first quarter against the Florida Gators in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports /

DeVonta Smith is the best receiver in this class and fills a big need for the Miami Dolphins.

The Miami Dolphins need to get better at the wide receiver position and DeVonta Smith could be the guy who does it. Smith has amazing speed and incredible hands. The 175-pound receiver followed his Heisman Trophy award win with an Offensive MVP award for the NCAA Championship game in which he embarrassed the Ohio State secondary.

Smith is another incredible athlete with all the tools you look for as an NFL team but there are questions that some have. He is on the smaller size and is 6’1″. While that is not a huge deal, he isn’t a receiver who will win one on one physical match-ups with bigger corners.

Where he excels, however, is in his route running. He is exceptionally fluid in the hips and turns well into his route. He can locate the ball and readjust as needed. While he may not be extremely tall, he plays taller and can get off the ground.

Another benefit is that Smith has a solid history with Tua Tagovailoa playing with him at Alabama in 2019. Timing won’t be much of an issue and a familiar face could be something that gives Tua some of his confidence back.

If the Dolphins do plan to draft a receiver, they may find Smith too hard to pass up.

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