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2021 NFL mock draft full first round mid-free agency edition

By Pablo Rosero

Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) celebrates after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) celebrates after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 21, 2019; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Gregory Rousseau (15) celebrates by wearing the turnover chain after recovering a fumble in the first quarter of a football game against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 21, 2019; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Gregory Rousseau (15) celebrates by wearing the turnover chain after recovering a fumble in the first quarter of a football game against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports /

Miami addresses their need at EDGE by staying local

Scouting Report. Gregory Rousseau. 18. player. 59. Pick Analysis. EDGE. Miami (FL)

The top EDGE prospect in the draft stays home in South Florida to play for the hometown Miami Dolphins. The Hurricanes star defensive end opted out of the 2020 college football season due to COVID-19.

Even without playing in 2020, the former Hurricane star remains the top EDGE player in the draft. He remains at the top thanks in large part to his major frame, 6-foot-7, 265 Lbs, and his insane 15.5 sack season in 2019.

Rousseau does an impressive job of using his frame and mixing it with a good combination of power and speed to get after the quarterback. In addition, he proved he can go up against top-flight offensive lineman playing in a good ACC and having a two-week stretch with 7 total sacks.

Related Story. Miami Dolphins top remaining defensive edge options. light

For the Dolphins, the team has addressed multiple areas of need, wideout, and center, but now needs to address the EDGE. With not many top-flight EDGE players left in free taking the top one in the draft would be great for Chris Grier and Brian Flores.

The Dolphins would walk away from the first night of the draft with Greg Rousseau, Devonta Smith, the 39th overall pick, and an additional 2022 first and second-rounder. Grier and Flores would be making Dolphins fans extremely happy, even if they aren’t major fans of the selections.

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