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Miami Dolphins: 15 sleepers in the 2021 NFL Draft

By Jeremy Klump

AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 07: Caden Sterns #7 of the Texas Longhorns walks on the field in the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 07, 2020 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 07: Caden Sterns #7 of the Texas Longhorns walks on the field in the second half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 07, 2020 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 01: Cornell Powell #17 of the Clemson Tigers scores a touchdown against Shaun Wade #24 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the third quarter during the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 01, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Cornell Powell, WR, Clemson

This guy is the definition of a draft sleeper. He played five years at Clemson but broke out his fifth year in 2020. He shined running routes and getting open for Trevor Lawrence. Powell can catch the ball well, and he has a chance to have a bigger impact in the NFL than he did in college. If he is still on the board on Day 3, Miami should do what they can to get him. Powell is one of those guys that we may be talking about dropping in the draft for a very long time.

Tedarrell Slaton, DT, Florida

This former Florida Gator is the perfect fit as a rotational defensive lineman for head coach Brian Flores. He is a monster of a man, standing at 6-4, 330 pounds, and could help stop the run while also giving value rushing the passer.

Cade Johnson, WR, South Dakota State

Cade Johnson is going to be a starting slot receiver in the NFL, and he would be a great and cheaper replacement for what the Dolphins have now. I think he will have a solid NFL career from the slot, mainly because he can run great routes. No one could cover him at the Senior Bowl, and I see him making that the case in the NFL as well.

Cameron Sample, EDGE, Tulane

If you are looking for a pass rusher to help on Day 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft, Cameron Sample may be everyone’s favorite. His draft stock is all over the place, but one thing is certain: Whoever gets this guy later is likely getting a player that will eventually become a starter in the NFL.

Drew Dalman, C, Stanford

There is no debating that the Miami Dolphins need a center. I think it is their biggest hole on the roster, and they need to address the position early. Quinn Meinerz would be the perfect fit if they do draft a center early. If they do not take one early, Stanford’s Drew Dalman is a great late-round option. Dalman could sit one year behind Matt Skura and then become the starting center in 2022.

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