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Miami Dolphins draft: It all falls right in this 5 round mock

By Matthew Stevens

Sep 8, 2019; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins players wear the initials NAB on their helmets to honor late linebacker Nick Buoniconti this season during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at Hard Rock Stadium. Buoniconti passed away on July 30, 2019. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 8, 2019; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins players wear the initials NAB on their helmets to honor late linebacker Nick Buoniconti this season during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at Hard Rock Stadium. Buoniconti passed away on July 30, 2019. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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September 1, 2018; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins linebacker Jaelan Phillips (15) reacts after a defensive play against the Cincinnati Bearcats during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
September 1, 2018; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins linebacker Jaelan Phillips (15) reacts after a defensive play against the Cincinnati Bearcats during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 1, Pick 18:  Jaelan Phillips, DE, Miami (FL)

The Dolphins don’t need to travel far to find the pass-rushing help the team desperately needs.  Jaelan Phillips only played one season at the University of Miami but he made that season count.  After injury concerns briefly halted his career in 2018-19, Phillips 15.5 ‘tackles for loss’ (TFL) and 8 sacks last season for the Hurricanes.

At 6’5″ and 266 pounds, Phillips has the ability to play both the run and pass for the Dolphins.  He would plug in nicely on the opposite side of Emmanuel Ogbah in the Dolphins hybrid defense.

*If for some reason, the Dolphins aren’t comfortable with Phillips’ medical history and/or pursuit of a music career, the team wouldn’t go wrong with selecting Notre Dame’s Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah to serve as a “do it all” linebacker.

Other possibilities include Michigan’s Kwity Paye and Alabama running back Najee Harris.  Paye is not a great fit in the Dolphins’ hybrid defense as he’s built to only play defensive end.  Harris. meanwhile, is a popular ‘people’s choice’ candidate to be drafted by Miami but pass rusher is a much bigger need.

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