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Miami Dolphins: 6 options at pick 6 in the 2021 NFL Draft

By Jeremy Klump

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates his touchdown during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates his touchdown during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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Apr 20, 2019; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Penei Sewell (58) points the scoreboard after the Oregon spring game at Autzen Stadium. Mighty Oregon beat Fighting Ducks 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 3 Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon

All of the pass-catchers deserve the love they are getting, and it makes sense everyone wants the Dolphins to draft them. However, let’s not forget that it all starts in the trenches, and Miami still has a shot at my No. 2 player in the 2021 NFL Draft and the best offensive lineman, Penei Sewell.

The former Oregon Ducks offensive lineman won the Outland Trophy in 2019, so he is legit. He did not play in 2020, opting out because of COVID-19, but trust me, this kid is elite. He has a 10-15 year Pro Bowl, All-Pro-type career written all over him. He has a future Hall of Fame tackle written all over him. He is truly a beast, so Dolphins fans should not forget about him.

It may not be the sexy pick, the big splash many Dolphins fans are looking for, but it would be the right move. Sewell could plug in on Day 1 and be Tua Tagovailoa’s blindside protector. Having Sewell play right tackle may sound crazy, but it is clear Miami believes in Tagovailoa, so he needs an elite right tackle.

Current Miami right tackle Robert Hunt played solid, but this move would allow him to play his more natural right guard position. Bumping Hunt into guard would give Miami some competition at the left guard spot, which I think Solomon Kindley will walk away with. Then you pair that with Austin Jackson at left tackle and likely a 2021 draft pick at center, and Miami is set at their offensive line for many, many years.

Some fans may not be happy if Sewell is the pick. Just know this, you likely won’t hear his name much after he is drafted, but that will be a good thing. He will do his job at an elite level and make sure Tagovailoa has the time he needs to make throws and stay off the ground.

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