10 star players that the Miami Dolphins could have drafted

Miami Dolphins 2006 Draft:

Traded 51st overall pick for Daunte Culpepper

57th overall pick: Devin Hester

A month and a half before the 2006 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins traded for Daunte Culpepper instead of signing Drew Brees, and gave up a second round pick in the process. The Vikings selected center Ryan Cook with that pick, but it was a familiar face that was taken 6 slots later that is the one that stings for Miami.

Hometown hero Devin Hester, arguably the best return man in the history of the NFL, was wisely selected by the Chicago Bears with the 57th overall pick. The Dolphins’ first round selection that year was Jason Allen.

Miami Dolphins 2013 Draft:

3rd overall pick: Dion Jordan

4th overall pick: Lane Johnson

The 2013 NFL Draft will be an ugly stain on the resume of the Miami Dolphins.

In order to move up into the top three, the Dolphins gave up that year’s second-round pick packaged with their own first-rounder, which sat at number 10. It is always nice to see a team being aggressive in going after a player that they covet, but it is safe to say that the scouting department coveted the wrong guy.

The player selected with that third overall pick was pass rusher Dion Jordan, who totaled three sacks in two seasons wearing a Dolphins uniform. The player taken with the fourth overall pick was Lane Johnson, who has been a fixture on the Eagles’ offensive line for nine straight seasons, qualifying for three Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams.