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Opinion: Top 3 players Miami Dolphins should take at 36th overall

By Nick Belotto

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 19: Kadarius Toney #1 of the Florida Gators takes in this reception for a touchdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half of the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 19: Kadarius Toney #1 of the Florida Gators takes in this reception for a touchdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the first half of the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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RALEIGH, NC – NOVEMBER 30: Javonte Williams #25 of the University of North Carolina runs the ball during a game between North Carolina and North Carolina State at Carter-Finley Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Andy Mead/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC – NOVEMBER 30: Javonte Williams #25 of the University of North Carolina runs the ball during a game between North Carolina and North Carolina State at Carter-Finley Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Andy Mead/ISI Photos/Getty Images) /

If you have been following the Miami Dolphins mocks over the last few months, Javonte Williams has been one of the more consistent picks for this team at this spot in round 2. Williams would be a great addition to this team for a number of reasons.

Williams is a bruising back who does a considerable amount of damage on the interior of opposing defenses. He might not be the fastest back in the draft, but he makes up for it with toughness and power that actually fits what this team needs. He is capable of being a primary ball carrier and has succeeded when splitting carries at UNC, as well. He would be a perfect compliment to the current backs on this roster.

Miami has a few shifty backs on the roster in Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed. Williams would be a great complimentary piece to these two players. If he is picked at 36, he would also be more properly valued than taking a running back in the first round. Najee Harris and Travis Etienne should be available when Miami picks at 18, but that would be a bit of reach.

Miami should be able to wait on a running back until early round two and get a steal of a player that isn’t that much of a drop off in talent from the top two guys.

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