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Draft Guru:
George

Earl Thomas

FS
Texas
Senior
5'10"
202 lbs
40 @ 4.43

The Dolphins will be fortunate to grab Earl Thomas or Dez Bryant here. Thomas is a rangy free safey with excellent cover skills. While at times overagressive he has recovery speed. His zone skills are top notch baiting QB’s before making his move. Not afraid to make the big hit and will do so often. Needs work on his tackling but works hard in practice and directs the secondary. He has been described along with Berry as the prototype of the new NFL safety in the Ed Reed mold.

Thomas might not make it past the Seahawks or Browns depending who is higher on their list. From a perceived skill perspective Dez Bryant is just a good a grab if he falls to the Phins. Bryant would be a spectacular pickup with his sure hands and route running ability he would open up a whole new dimension for the Dolphin offense.

Beyond Thomas and Bryant, CJ Spiller is the next best option. Spiller has a Reggie Bush type of skill set making him an asset in every facet of the offense. Dan Williams is an option at Nose Tackle but with the unusual amount of prospects available at Nose this year look for the Phins to grab one later. My money is on Jeff Owens a fourth or fifth round prospect from Georgia who put up 225 pounds 44 times at the combine and ran a sub 5 fourty.

Pass Rushers available here include Everson Griffin, Jason Pierre Paul, Brandon Graham, and Sergio Kindle. Everson Griffin is the biggest and the fastest of these prospects and has experience playing in a hybrid defense occasionally dropping into coverage.

2nd Round Options:

• Golden Tate-WR-Notre Dame-5/10-199-4.42
• Nate Allen-FS-South Florida-6/1-207-4.50
• Jimmy Graham-TE-Miami (Fla.)-6/6-260-4.53
• Ricky Sapp-OLB-Clemson-6/4-252-4.65
• Tim Tebow-QB-Florida-6/3-236-4.71
• Chris Cook-CB-Virginia-6/2-212-4.45
• Morgan Burnett-FS-Georgia Tech-6/2-209-4.54

Last Mock: Brandon Graham, DE, Michigan

Apr 9

Phinfever:
Tony Simmons

Dez
Bryant

WR
Okahoma St
Junior
6'2"
225 lbs
40 @ 4.5

1) Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State, 6'2, 225 lbs, 4.55 40 - Davone Bess, Greg Camarillo, Ted Ginn & Brian Hartline are all solid wide receivers and Hartline showed a lot of upside in his rookie season and lead the team with 3 TD. The other wide receivers combine had 2 more touchdowns. In 2008 the wide receivers produced 5 touchdowns. You have players on teams with more touchdown passes than the entire Miami wide receiver core. In 2008 Anthony Fasano and David Martin were the leaders in touchdown receptions with 7 & 3 respectively. Simply put, 5 TD per season from your wide receiver core is unacceptable, and if you want to become a dangerous, big play passing attack to go with your top notch rushing attack, a playmaker is needed. The question is will Bill Parcells pull the trigger, and this time I finally believe the answer to that question is yes if Dez Bryant is on the board. He is that caliber of player. Big, strong, excellent in the redzone, producing YAC and providing Henne with that go to receiver that the Dolphins need so badly.

2) Nate Allen, FS, South Florida, 6'0, 207 lbs, 4.5 40 - The Dolphins missed badly on Gibril Wilson and tried unsuccessfully to address FS in free agency, as they missed on Antrel Rolle and Ryan Clark, who signed with the Giants and back with the Steelers respectively. Allen gives the Dolphins the physical nature and size they like, but also give the Dolphins something they have lacked at the FS position, a guy with excellent range and solid ball skills. Smart, leader on the field and can be the guy to handle calls in the secondary in regards to coverages. Playmaker with 9 career interceptions while at South Florida.

3) Jimmy Graham, TE, Miami, 6'6, 260 lbs, 4.56 40 - The Dolphins really missed David Martin and his ability to strecth the field and give the Dolphins a threat against LB and safeties to go down the field. As good as Anthony Fasono was in 2008, he regressed and struggled in 2009. John Nalbone is a 5th round pick from 2009 and he never saw the field and Joey Haynos is servicable. The Dolphins have been scouting Graham since he made his appearance with the Hurrincane football team this past year. He was with the Dolphins at the Senior Bowl and they worked him out again recently. He is raw and will need work, but his upside is hard to deny and he could actually go in the 2nd round as his stock has taken off. If he is there in the 3rd round, I believe Miami will take him. Brandon Spikes, the ILB from Florida is also a consideration as his stock has dropped because of his slow time in the 40, but he is an outstanding football player.

Last Mock: Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee

Apr 11

Phinfever:
JP Correia

Dez
Bryant

WR
Okahoma St
Junior
6'2"
225 lbs
40 @ 4.5

Analysis: And there it is. Bill Parcells had a lengthy 1 on 1 discussion with Dez Bryant on the second day of a 2-day visit he had with Miami. Bryant’s concerns are not with the law but with maturity and motivation. I think that Miami can provide the structure that Dez needs, and I think Parcells shocks everybody in Dolphin nation and goes with Dez Bryant at 12. Pass rusher, to me, is no doubt the biggest hole on the roster, but Miami will find it hard to pass up this kind of a playmaker to give to their franchise QB. This is more of a gut feeling than anything, though. Who really knows how that 1v1 meeting with Parcells went?

Last Mock: Brandon Graham, DE, Michigan

Apr 7

CBS
Sportsline
Pete
Prisco

Dan
Williams

DT
Tennessee
Senior
6'2"
327 lbs
40 @ 5.16

They need help inside in their defense and Williams can provide it. He's a riser on a lot of boards.

Last Mock: Brandon Graham, DE, Michigan

Apr 8

CBS
Sportsline
Clark
Judge

Dan
Williams

DT
Tennessee
Senior
6'2"
327 lbs
40 @ 5.16

Strictly a position of need pick. Williams is a solid player. The Dolphins need inside help for their defense. Put the two together.

Last Mock: Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas

Apr 5

CBS
Sportsline
Rob
Rang

Dan
Williams

DT
Tennessee
Senior
6'2"
327 lbs
40 @ 5.16

Re-signing 35-year-old nose tackle Jason Ferguson gives the Dolphins depth, but Ferguson must serve an eight-game suspension (banned substances). That makes the position a critical need area and, with so many teams using more "30" fronts, VP Bill Parcells will invest in the draft's top prototype at nose tackle.

Last Mock: No Change

Apr 5

CBS
Sportsline
Chad
Reuter

Dan
Williams

DT
Tennessee
Senior
6'2"
327 lbs
40 @ 5.16

Jason Ferguson is aging and will serve an eight-game suspension. Williams can be a long-time starter on the nose.

Last Mock: No change

Apr 5

Consensus
Draft
Analysis

Brandon
Graham

DE (OLB)
Michigan
Senior
6'1.5"
268 lbs
40 @ 4.72

Anyone who didn't see Brandon Graham tearing it up at the Senior Bowl was clearly living under a rock. The former Michigan man gave offensive lines all sorts of problems throughout the week and finished it up with the MVP award. The Dolphins have released Jason Taylor and Joey Porter during the offseason so there's no doubting their need at the rush linebacker position.

Last Mock: Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech

Apr 8

Draft
Academy

Brandon
Graham

DE (OLB)
Michigan
Senior
6'1.5"
268 lbs
40 @ 4.72

Status quo ante.

Apr 7

Draft
Ace

Derrick Morgan

DE (OLB)
Georgia Tech
Junior
6'3"
266 lbs
40 @ 4.72

Not everyone views Morgan as a linebacker, but it appears the Dolphins are among those that do. He may lack the speed and athleticism to be an elite pass rusher at the position, but he'll immediately help improve their run defense. With Cameron Wake providing an above-average pass rush on the weak side, Morgan would be an ideal fit at strong-side linebacker. The Dolphins have also shown an interest in Taylor Mays and Earl Thomas, both of whom are options here.

Last Mock: Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee

Apr 5

Draft
Board
Insider

Brandon
Graham

DE (OLB)
Michigan
Senior
6'1.5"
268 lbs
40 @ 4.72

It seems Graham is the hot name among the hybrid DE/OLB types, and the Dolphins are certainly in need of a pass rusher.

Last Mock: no change

Apr 7

Draft
Insiders
Digest

Dez
Bryant

WR
Okahoma St
Junior
6'2"
225 lbs
40 @ 4.5

(no comment given)

Last Mock: Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama

Mar 15

Draft
Daddy

Sergio
Kindle

OLB
Texas
Senior
6'3"
250 lbs
40 @ 4.71

Dolphins have a need at outside linebacker, Kindle performed well in national championship game.

Last Mock: Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee

Apr 6

Draft
King

Sergio
Kindle

OLB
Texas
Senior
6'3"
250 lbs
40 @ 4.71

OLBs Akin Ayodele and Joey Porter are gone from Miami, and adding a playmaking outside linebacker should be a top priority for the team in this draft. Kindle played remarkably well during his time at Texas, and in a 3-4 defense he presents all kinds of options for Miami as a blitzer from the outside linebacker spot.

Last Mock: Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma St

Apr 6

Draft
Season
(Lupagus)

Dan
Williams

DT
Tennessee
Senior
6'2"
327 lbs
40 @ 5.16

I want to go on record saying that if the Phins pass on Dez Bryant here it will be a mistake. Nothing agains Williams, he is a big physical tackle who can anchor their 3-4, but Bryant has the ability to be a true no. 1 Pr0 Bowl caliber receiver, I’m just not sure the Phins are comfortable with his maturity level.

Last Mock: Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma St

Apr 5

Draft
Season
(OneBar)

CJ
Spiller

RB
Clemson
Senior
5'11"
196 lbs
40 @ 4.37

Spiller is starting to get some serious run as the draft gets closer. Teams are starting to realize how much of an asset he is. Also with the recent Ronnie Brown situation the Fins may take a closer look at the playmaker.
Other option: Jason Pierre-Paul

Last Mock: Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, S Florida

Mar 31

Dez
Bryant

WR
Okahoma St
Junior
6'2"
225 lbs
40 @ 4.5

The Draft Tek CMD has had at least 4 different prospects slotted for Miami at #12 over the last 3 months: Dan Williams, C.J. Spiller, Brandon Graham, and, like sim. 24, WR Dez Bryant. All of them make sense for different reasons, but Bryant is one that garners the most risk. While a true #1 WR would add a different element to the Dolphins, Bryant comes with a lot of baggage. However, he is a dynamic playmaker, something that Miami has not had since - perhaps - Duper & Clayton? If Miami makes Bryant the pick, it's a safe bet that they've done their homework and believe they can keep him dedicated and motivated to perform at a high level. - Joe Mays, Draft Tek Analyst

Last Mock: CJ Spiller, RB, Clemson

Apr 9

East
Coast
Sports

Earl Thomas

FS
Texas
Senior
5'10"
202 lbs
40 @ 4.43

The Dolphins filled one of their needs on the defensive side of the ball with the signing of LB Karlos Dansby, and now add Earl Thomas to fill a huge need at safety in their secondary...Thomas is the pick, since OLB Brandon Graham (a player who's very high on Bill Parcell's wish list) has already come off the board. *Note - Look for the Dolphins to try to move down.

Apr 7

ESPN
Insider
Todd
McShay
(subscriber)

Derrick Morgan

DE (OLB)
Georgia Tech
Junior
6'3"
266 lbs
40 @ 4.72

We would like to see Morgan in a 4-3 front, but Miami's 3-4 scheme features bigger bodies up front and Morgan would provide the pass-rush ability and toughness against the run a depleted Miami front seven desperately needs..

Last Mock: Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee

Apr 9

ESPN
Insider
Mel
Kiper
(subscriber)

Dan
Williams

DT
Tennessee
Senior
6'2"
327 lbs
40 @ 5.16

Getting Karlos Dansby minimizes a need for a player like Rolando McClain here, and the Dolphins are thin up front, and also facing suspensions (Jason Ferguson). I liked Williams here before, and I still do. A great leverage player, he can occupy blockers and disrupt for the Fins.

Last Mock: No Change

Apr 9

Fantasy
Football
Extreme

Jason
Pierre-
Paul

DE
South Florida
Junior
6'5"
270 lbs
40 @ 4.69

(no comment given)

Last Mock: Joe Haden, CB, Florida

Apr 7

Fantasy
Football
Jumgle

Derrick Morgan

DE (OLB)
Georgia Tech
Junior
6'3"
266 lbs
40 @ 4.72

For my money, Graham is the most complete end in this draft class. And while his transition to a 3-4 may be a bit slower than the likes of a Jerry Hughes or a Sergio Kindle who have more experience standing up, Parcells will not overlook graham's play making ability. He is equally great versus the run and pass, a rarity for 3-4 OLBs

Last Mock: Terrance Cody, DT, Alabama

Apr 6

FanHouse

Dez
Bryant

WR
Okahoma St
Junior
6'2"
225 lbs
40 @ 4.5

With McClain gone, the Dolphins look to add a target for Chad Henne. They get the best receiver in the draft in Bryant -- a game-changing player to spread the field and make things happen.
-- Bardeen

Last Mock: No Change

Apr 2

FF Toolbox:
Dimon

Jason
Pierre-
Paul

DE
South Florida
Junior
6'5"
270 lbs
40 @ 4.69

Once overshadowed by George Selvie on South Florida's defensive line, Pierre-Paul emerged as a star last season and his stock is positively soaring right now. The Dolphins need help at linebacker and they can stick Pierre-Paul on the outside.

Round 2: Mardy Gilyard, WR, Cincinnati
The Dolphins need to upgrade their passing attack and Gilyard, along with Ted Ginn, will provide some explosiveness.

Last Mock: No Change.

Apr 7

FF Toolbox:
Lobdell

Dan
Williams

DT
Tennessee
Senior
6'2"
327 lbs
40 @ 5.16

A 3-4 defense must have an effective NT. Dan played there in school, and could be the anchor this defense needs for years to come.

Round 2: Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, Missouri
Bill Parcells covets LB's enough that he passes on taking a Wide Out until later in this draft.

Apr 9

FF Toolbox:
Long

Dan
Williams

DT
Tennessee
Senior
6'2"
327 lbs
40 @ 5.16

Could this finally be the year Miami selects a much needed WR with their top pick or will they add much needed youth to the DL? Jason Ferguson is a 35-year-old injury plagued player who is suspended for the first 8 games of the season and with Paul Soliai only a serviceable backup, look for Miami to address this area of need in the draft since a NT is a big key to a 3-4 defense of Parcells. Williams stock has risen dramatically lately, and at 6-3, 320 pounds Williams excels at stopping the run giving the Dolphins the NT their defense needs.

Apr 6

FF Toolbox:
Weiser

Rolando
McClain

ILB
Alabama
Junior
6'3.5"
254 lbs
40 @ 4.60

Miami needs a pass rushing linebacker desperately, especially after letting go of Joey Porter. Pierre-Paul is a very raw prospect, but he has the potential to become another DeMarcus Ware if he is willing to work.

Round 2: Brandon LaFell, WR, LSU
LaFell is the big possession guy they've been missing.

Last Mock: Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama

Apr 7

Football
Fan
Spot

Derrick Morgan

DE (OLB)
Georgia Tech
Junior
6'3"
266 lbs
40 @ 4.72

I have no doubt in my mind this pick will be a rush linebacker. Joey Porter is gone. Matt Roth was cut during the season. Jason Taylor turns 37 before the start of the season. Those guys were their 3 leading pass rushers last year. Bill Parcells love to take linebacker and he knows the importance of having a strong pass rush. However, which one he picks is a bit of a mystery. Jason Pierre Paul has the DeMarcus Ware upside that could interest him, but he’s extremely unproven and would be a huge risk here.

There have been rumors in recent days that the Dolphins love Georgia RLB Derrick Morgan. Morgan is the most proven pass rusher in the draft class, but he’s not a natural fit for a 3-4. However, the Dolphins appear to think he is. Brandon Graham will be in consideration as well, but he also isn’t a great fit for a 3-4 and he’s not as good of a pass rusher as Morgan.

Apr 7

Football
Jabber

Earl Thomas

FS
Texas
Senior
5'10"
202 lbs
40 @ 4.43

In previous mocks we had the Fins addressing NT of the future (and during the first 8 weeks of the season) with Dan Campbell. He is gone. We have also looked at Outside Linebacker with Everson Griffen and Sergio Kindle making stops here. Looking at the Dolphins needs a safety like Thomas can make an instant impact in the secondary where Gibril Wilson did not. The 3-4 pass rushers are running deep this year and it’s possible they can snag one in the 2nd or 3rd.

Apr 7

Dan
Williams

DT
Tennessee
Senior
6'2"
327 lbs
40 @ 5.16

With the Dolphins signing Karlos Dansby as a free agent, Bill Parcells can look in a different direction other than linebacker. Drafting FS Earl Thomas will intrigue the Dolphins front office, but they realize that finding a big interior presence on their D-Line is a major priority. Williams is a perfect fit.

Apr 5

Rolando
McClain

ILB
Alabama
Junior
6'3.5"
254 lbs
40 @ 4.60

Biggest Needs: 1) WR, 2) LB, 3) DT
3 Players To Consider At This Spot: Rolando McClain, LB Alabama; Joe Haden, CB Florida; Brandon Spikes, LB Florida

Jan 29

Dan
Williams

DT
Tennessee
Senior
6'2"
327 lbs
40 @ 5.16

Though he was re-signed this month, 35-year-old NT Jason Ferguson is obviously not the long-term DT solution for Miami. Williams is. The run-stuffing big boy follows in the great tradition of the Tennessee DTs before him (Albert Haynesworth, Justin Harrell, Aubreyo Franklin) and could be that anchor of the Miami D-line for years to come. With Ferguson being docked with an eight-game suspension to start the 2010 season, Williams may see action sooner rather than later.

Last Mock: No Change

Apr 9

Great
Blue
North
Draft
Report

Dez
Bryant

WR
Okahoma St
Junior
6'2"
225 lbs
40 @ 4.5

(no comment given)

Last Mock: Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas

Apr 1

Heard's
Football Report

Sergio
Kindle

OLB
Texas
Senior
6'3"
250 lbs
40 @ 4.71

(no comment given)

Last Mock: Brian Price, DT, UCLA

Apr 1

KFFL

Brandon
Graham

DE (OLB)
Michigan
Senior
6'1.5"
268 lbs
40 @ 4.72

Pass-rusher huge need. NT and WR make sense, too

Last Mock: Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee

Apr 7

National
Football
Post

Dez
Bryant

WR
Okahoma St
Junior
6'2"
225 lbs
40 @ 4.5

No matter how you look at it, the Dolphins need to add some talent to their receiver corps, and even with all his character concerns, Bryant is still the draft’s best option.

Last Mock: No Change

Mar 31

NBC Sports
Evan
Silva

Earl Thomas

FS
Texas
Senior
5'10"
202 lbs
40 @ 4.43

Gibril Wilson's release leaves 2009 fifth-round pick Chris Clemons and journeyman Tyrone Culver as Miami's only options at free safety. Thomas is an immediate upgrade in terms of both cover and play-making skills.

Last Mock: Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas

Mar 24

NFL.COM
Pat Kirwan

Sergio
Kindle

OLB
Texas
Senior
6'3"
250 lbs
40 @ 4.71

There's lots of speculation they will draft NT Dan Williams here, but Bill Parcells' history says Miami will go with an outside linebacker that can rush the passer. Hard to resist a guy that had 57 plays behind the line of scrimmage. One former NFL man said, "I liked Sergio more than (Brian) Orakpo when they played together."

Last Mock: Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas; second round: Terrence Cody, NT, Alabama

Apr 5

NFL
Draft
101

Sergio
Kindle

OLB
Texas
Senior
6'3"
250 lbs
40 @ 4.71

Dan Williams has been getting a lot of buzz due to the lack of available nose tackles but Bill Parcells has been known to take his rush linebackers early and Kindle has the burst, size and athleticism to warrant the selection. His experience at linebacker should also ease his transition to the 3-4 defense.

Round 2: WR Brandon LaFell LSU
LaFell is the tall outside receiver and red zone target the Dolphins need. His stock has slipped a little but he has number one receiver upside.

Round 3: S Reshad Jones # Georgia

Last Mock: Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee

Apr 5

NFL
Draft
Blitz

Derrick Morgan

DE (OLB)
Georgia Tech
Junior
6'3"
266 lbs
40 @ 4.72

J. R. Glymph and I had a spirited discussion about those who wrote off Morgan as a guy strictly built for the 4-3, but the Dolphins lost their aging starters and need to rebuild. Morgan has an outstanding playing demeanors and wreaked havoc on ACC Quarterbacks.

Last Mock: Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas

Apr 7

NFL
Draft
Countdown

Dez
Bryant

WR
Okahoma St
Junior
6'2"
225 lbs
40 @ 4.5

In many ways it’s hard to imagine this Dolphins organization using such an early pick on a wide receiver. However, Miami is in desperate need of an impact wide receiver to the point where they were even considering bringing in Antonio Bryant, who once threw a towel in Bill Parcells’ face. That is why Oklahoma State’s Dez Bryant would be a logical fit if the Dolphins were lucky enough to have him fall this far. Bryant only played in three games as a junior before being suspended for minor a violation of NCAA rules, which has seemingly led some to forget what a great player he is. Despite the layoff pro scouts still consider Bryant to be one of the premier talents in this draft. Checking in at a solid 6-2 and 225 pounds, Bryant may not have elite speed but he is very elusive, a great leaper with terrific ball skills and catches everything in sight. Bryant has the potential to be a true #1 target at the next level and many feel he is just as good of a prospect as Michael Crabtree was coming out of college, if not better. If Bryant is gone, which is certainly possible, the Dolphins would probably turn their attention to the defense. Sergio Kindle of Texas could be a replacement for Joey Porter as a pass rushing outside linebacker, Dan Williams of Tennessee would be an ideal successor to Jason Ferguson at nose tackle and Earl Thomas of Texas could be the playmaking free safety that they have been searching for.

Last Mock: Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, S Florida

Apr 9

NFL
Draft
Dog

Jason
Pierre-
Paul

DE
South Florida
Junior
6'5"
270 lbs
40 @ 4.69

A perfect fit, at 6' 6" 257, he is a supreme pass rusher and has the ability to drop back into coverage.

Last Mock: No Change

Apr 5

NFL
Draft
Line

Jason
Pierre-
Paul

DE
South Florida
Junior
6'5"
270 lbs
40 @ 4.69

Needs: RB, WR, TE, OG, DT, OLB, ILB, FS

Key Visits: Dez Bryant, Mike Iupati, Rolando McClain, Derrick Morgan, Earl Thomas

*Don’t buy into the Dolphins possibly drafting Dez Bryant. Parcells doesn’t want to bring in another “diva receiva.” He’s going to be looking for linebackers. Joey Porter is officially out of Miami and the Dolphins desperately need a pass rushing outside linebacker for their 3-4 scheme, in order to fill Porter’s void. Linebacker is a position Bill Parcells knows very well and loves to draft. This is the same area of the draft where we saw DeMarcus Ware (pick 11) and Shawn Merriman (pick 12) get drafted back in 2005. Much like 2005, Derrick Morgan is the highest ranked defensive end in the draft, but Pierre-Paul resembles what the Dolphins need at outside linebacker more than any other player. In 2005 many thought Parcells was going to pick Merriman, but he liked Ware better. This year, he could be faced with a similar situation with both Morgan and Pierre-Paul available. Pierre-Paul has the higher ceiling. He’s got the size, the speed, and the strength Parcells is looking for. Oh and Dolphins Stadium is less than 30 miles away from Pierre-Paul’s high school.

Apr 6

Dan
Williams

DT
Tennessee
Senior
6'2"
327 lbs
40 @ 5.16

12. Miami Dolphins - Dan Williams, DT/NT, 6-2, 327, Tennessee
43. Miami Dolphins - Sergio Kindle, OLB, 6-3, 260, Texas
73. Miami Dolphins - Joe McKnight, RB, 6-0, 200, Southern California*
110. Miami Dolphins - Brandon LaFell, WR, 6-2, 211, Louisiana State
173. Miami Dolphins (from KC) - Micah Johnson, ILB, 6-2, 252, Kentucky
174. Miami Dolphins (from WAS) - Robert Johnson, S, 6-2, 200, Utah
179. Miami Dolphins - Freddie Barnes, WR, 6-0, 209, Bowling Green
212. Miami Dolphins (from KC) - Cory Lambert, OT/OG, 6-6, 315, Clemson
219. Miami Dolphins - Nolan Carroll, CB, 6-0, 202, Maryland
252. Miami Dolphins (Comp. Pick) - Jeron Mastrud, TE, 6-5, 255, Kansas State

Last Mock: Brandon Graham, DE, Michigan

Mar 26

Dan
Williams

DT
Tennessee
Senior
6'2"
327 lbs
40 @ 5.16

Steps in for first eight weeks and then the future.

Apr 7

900
Football
Links

Jason
Pierre-
Paul

DE
South Florida
Junior
6'5"
270 lbs
40 @ 4.69

After signing Dansby, this pick changes. Parcells drafts athletic defensive end Pierre-Paul, moves him to outside linebacker in their 3-4 defense, and hopes he has the same success as the last time he drafted an athletic defensive end and moved him to outside linebacker (DeMarcus Ware).

Last Mock: No Change

Apr 4

Sergio
Kindle

OLB
Texas
Senior
6'3"
250 lbs
40 @ 4.71

With Taylor getting up their in years and Porter gone its time to find the next talented pass rusher to develop and Kindle is that kind of player.

Last Mock: No Change

Mar 23

Eric Berry

FS
Tennessee
Senior
60"
211 lbs
40 @ 4.47

Could it be real? Could Berry really fall to #12? Maybe, maybe not but thanks to Detroit and Washington for shaking up the draft he does. BP likes to take his linebackers and he very well could take one here, but Berry is arguably one of the top 3 players in this draft and has drawn comparisons to Ed Reed. He is physical and can cover in man or zone. Berry falling to Miami could be the best thing the Trifecta could hope for and if he’s there I feel they would jump all over him..

Last Mock: Brandon Graham, DE, Michigan

Mar 18

Dez
Bryant

WR
Okahoma St
Junior
6'2"
225 lbs
40 @ 4.5

The question of how much authority Bill Parcells has ceded to Jeff Ireland continues to swirl around the league. Ireland skewed toward taking chances last season with the selections of Vontae Davis, Pat White, Sean Smith and Patrick Turner. They clearly got bigger, especially at cornerback, where Davis and Smith combined for 25 starts as rookies, but how productive the class will turn out in three years remains up for debate. Parcells was one of four decision makers who consulted his owner about drafting Percy Harvin in the first round a year ago after he tested positive for marijuana at the Combine. Bryant's bad decisions cost his team more severely in college, as he was suspended for most of his final season. With a roster devoid of playmakers and the ability to make Bryant his personal project, Parcells, and Ireland, could be willing to take another swing for the fences.

Last Mock: Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas

Apr 5

Brandon
Graham

DE (OLB)
Michigan
Senior
6'1.5"
268 lbs
40 @ 4.72

Team Needs: LB/DE, DT/NT, WR, S, OL

Alternative: DE/LB Jason Pierre-Paul, DT Dan Williams, DE/LB Sergio Kindle, WR Dez Bryant

NOTE: Graham is this years version of Chargers DE/LB Larry English, who end up going a lot higher then many thought he would in last years draft. Graham had a dominating week of practice at the Senior Bowl and also dominated the Senior Bowl GAME, he is the ideal fit in a 3-4 as a Rush-LB. Parcell has had a lot of luck with Michigan players lately: Jake Long and Chad Henne, Graham is a player that could continue that lucky streak because he is a relentless pass rusher, plus the Dolphins NEED some pass rushers since Jason Taylor and Joey Porter are gone.

The Dolphins re-signed Jason Ferguson despite the fact that he will likely be suspended for the first 8 games of the season. Ferguson is still a good player even at 35 but he is obviously not the long term answer at Nose Tackle. So DT Dan Williams would also be a great fit for that defense, but a Pass Rusher on the outside is more valuable then a interior lineman.

Round 2: DT/NT Cam Thomas- North Carolina

Last Mock: Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma St

Apr 7

Dez
Bryant

WR
Okahoma St
Junior
6'2"
225 lbs
40 @ 4.5

RCS Average Selection based on 10 professional media experts.

Mar 12 Mock: Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama

Apr 9

Sports
Fantasy
Guide

Sergio
Kindle

OLB
Texas
Senior
6'3"
250 lbs
40 @ 4.71

Sergio Kindle is a very versatile defensive player. He can rush off the end or stand up and play linebacker. He is a similar player to Brian Orakpo who had a great rookie season for the Redskins last year. This draft pick for Miami will be between Kindle and DT Dan Williams. The signing of Carlos Dansby could lean towards taking Williams but I think they will go with Kindle because he can play multiple positions.

Last Mock: No Change

Apr 5

Sports
Illustrated
Don Banks

Sergio
Kindle

OLB
Texas
Senior
6'3"
250 lbs
40 @ 4.71

The Dolphins could be tempted by Texas outside linebacker Sergio Kindle (it seems everyone's getting a Kindle these days), but the run-stuffing Williams allows Miami to contemplate life beyond Jason Ferguson.

Last Mock: Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas

Apr 7

Squiddoo

Dan
Williams

DT
Tennessee
Senior
6'2"
327 lbs
40 @ 5.16

Dan Williams is the ideal nose tackle in a 3-4 defense. He would be a great selection in the 1st round for many 3-4 teams, including the Dolphins. Another thing to look for with Dan Williams... A team that has a franchised NT (49ers, Steelers, Patriots) could select Dan Williams and then trade the rights to their current NT because a long term deal can not be agreed to with him.

Last Mock: No Change

Mar 31

Dez
Bryant

WR
Okahoma St
Junior
6'2"
225 lbs
40 @ 4.5

While NT Dan Williams will be tempting, Bryant, the draft's top receiver, fills a clear need.

Apr 8

Dan
Williams

DT
Tennessee
Senior
6'2"
327 lbs
40 @ 5.16

With the Dolphins filling their major need at OLB by signing Karlos Dansby, the Dolphins are able to fill another major need and also get tremendous value at this pick. Rolando McClain is tempting, but a 3-4 ILB does not have the same value as a 3-4 NT. With Jason Ferguson suspended the first 8 games of the season and already 35 years old, the Dolphins need to find their future nose-tackle. Williams looks to be the top 3-4 nose-tackle in the draft. Wide receiver is another need, but with Dez Bryant off the board, there is little value at this spot.

Round 2: Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois
The Dolphins need a top receiving threat, and Benn is everything you want in a top receiver. He falls because he is also a headcase and has the case of the dropsies, like many other top receivers.

Last Mock: Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama

Apr 9

Dan
Williams

DT
Tennessee
Senior
6'2"
327 lbs
40 @ 5.16

With Joey Porter gone and Jason Taylor a FA OLB in the 3-4 is a huge need. I believe there are a number of hybrid players in this draft that the Dolphins could get in the later rounds but a true NT is quite thin this year. Ferguson is out for 8 games and Paul Solial is just average. Even if Solial turns it on they have no depth behind him.

Round 2: Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois
The Dolphins finally get their big receiver.

Round 3: Jason Worilds, OLB, Virginia Tech

Mar 19

Derrick Morgan

DE (OLB)
Georgia Tech
Junior
6'3"
266 lbs
40 @ 4.72

The Dolphins need to add a young pass rusher in this draft. Parcells is famous for drafting linebackers in the 1st round and this selection only adds to his history. A lot of people, including myself feel that Derrick Morgan is a strict 4-3 DE, however he has gather some looks from 3-4 teams who feel that he has the most potential as a 3-4 rush OLB. I feel that Morgan is athletic enough to play in both schemes, but I would list him as a 4-3 guy. Despite what scouts say, Morgan could very well be drafted as a 3-4 OLB; he's tremendous pass rusher and that's what the Dolphins need.

Round 2: Demaryius Thomas, WR, Georgia Tech
Miami take Thomas who falls a bit because of an injury. He has some questions about his route running skills, but he gives Miami a big receiving threat for Chad Henne.

Round 3: Reshad Jones, S, Georgia
The Dolphins do not have a starting FS. Jones is a young safety with a good amount of potential. He brings more youth to their secondary.

Apr 9

Jason
Pierre-
Paul

DE
South Florida
Junior
6'5"
270 lbs
40 @ 4.69

It would have been easy go give them Tennessee's Dan Williams because Ferguson's future is murky for multiple reasons (age, injury problems, suspension) and Soliai is not good enough to replace him full time. Since he is off the board things become more difficult. Pass rusher. Projecting players to a 3-4 from defensive end in college is ridiculously difficult. I am far from convinced JPP is really going this high after just one huge year (7 starts) for the Bulls coming over from the JC ranks. However, Porter is out of the mix and Taylor might as well be. There goes 16 sacks from last year. They should get a little more from Cameron Wake, but can stand to add a little insurance if he disappoints in a larger role. I still think this is the call.

Round 2: Cam Thomas, DT, North Carolina
In this scenario the Dolphins couldn't get Williams (Tennessee) in the first round or Cody (Alabama) here, which means the sweat will be running down a few foreheads in their war room. They really need to walk out of this draft with someone to stick at the nose position. It's a difficult spot to fill and waiting any longer would not be prudent.

Last Mock: Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma St

Apr 6

The Miami Dolphins Spotlight

Dan
Williams

DT
Tennessee
Senior
6'2"
327 lbs
40 @ 5.16

There are a lot of directions the team could go here, but nose tackle is one of the team's biggest needs, and Williams appears to be one of the safer picks available for the Dolphins at this spot.

Last Mock: Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas

Mar 29

The
Scouts
Notebook

Sergio
Kindle

OLB
Texas
Senior
6'3"
250 lbs
40 @ 4.71

Some NFL insiders have said that Kindle is actually better than Brian Orakpo was coming out of college and that is certainly high praise. Bill Parcells is going to have his choice of outside linebackers here and he can’t go wrong with a number of athletic pass rushers.

Apr 7

Walters
Footbal
Matt McGuire

Jason
Pierre-
Paul

DE
South Florida
Junior
6'5"
270 lbs
40 @ 4.69

Bill Parcells has spent a whopping six first-round selections on linebackers. Make it seven. Jason Pierre-Paul is a raw, one-year wonder with a high bust probability, but he also has a ridiculous upside. That, along with his impressive size (6-5, 270) and Combine workout (4.64 40) will coax Parcells into drafting the South Florida product.

The bottom line is that the Dolphins need to improve their pass rush. Joey Porter was cut, while Jason Taylor turns 36 on Sept. 1. Taylor seems like he's going to sign with the Jets or Patriots, which makes this pick even more likely to happen. Someone besides Cameron Wake needs to get to the quarterback, so Parcells will be targeting Pierre-Paul or maybe Sergio Kindle at No. 12 (Brandon Graham does not have the size Parcells covets).

By the way, I've received numerous e-mails arguing that Parcells won't take Pierre-Paul because of his inexperience. Athletically, Pierre-Paul matches up well with DeMarcus Ware. And Ware was just a 2-year starter at Troy. He wasn't exactly overly experienced either.

Other 2010 NFL Draft Possibilities:

1. Dan Williams, NT - Jason Ferguson is a 35-year-old free agent. Nose tackle is undoubtedly a big need.

2. Joe Haden, CB - Cornerback is not a need, but free safety is. The Dolphins could draft Joe Haden with the intention of moving Sean Smith over to free safety.

Last Mock: No Change

Apr 6