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Miami Dolphins: Expectations in Year 1 for each 2021 NFL Draft pick

By Jeremy Klump

KNOXVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 20: Jaylen Waddle #17 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs for a touchdown during the first half of the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Alabama won 58-21. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)
KNOXVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 20: Jaylen Waddle #17 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs for a touchdown during the first half of the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Alabama won 58-21. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) /
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CINCINNATI, OH – NOVEMBER 09: Gerrid Doaks #23 of the Cincinnati Bearcats runs the ball during the game against the Connecticut Huskies at Nippert Stadium on November 9, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH – NOVEMBER 09: Gerrid Doaks #23 of the Cincinnati Bearcats runs the ball during the game against the Connecticut Huskies at Nippert Stadium on November 9, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Round 7, pick 231: Larnel Coleman, OL, UMASS

After taking Long with the 81st overall pick, Miami fans had to wait all the way until pick 231, and it was dreadful. Miami took another offensive lineman, and this time it was former UMASS offensive lineman Larnel Coleman.

I will be completely honest, I was not grinding away watching any UMASS film, so I do not know much about him. However, after a little research, I think it is safe to say Miami is trying to see if they can develop him into a rotational offensive lineman they could trust.

Expectation: Does not play in 2021

Round 7, pick 244: Gerrid Doaks, RB, Cincinnati

Dolphins fans were begging for Miami to pick a running back, so naturally, general manager Chris Grier trolled the fan base by taking one with their last pick. Miami selected former Cincinnati running back Gerrid Doaks.

There are some Miami fans pumped up about Doaks, thinking he will be the RB1. I would pump the breaks a little on that and just hope he makes the team. I think he will, but this seems like Myles Gaskin and Malcolm Brown’s show in 2021.

Expectation: 65 carries, 275 yards, and 2 touchdowns

UDFA: Robert Jones, OL, Tennessee State

I am just touching on the addition of former Tenessee State offensive lineman Robert James. He was not drafted, but according to Barry Jackson, Miami gave him $130,000 as an undrafted free agent, which is wild. I think after coaching him in the Senior Bowl, Miami fell in love with the potential.

Expectation: DNP in 2021

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