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SITE | MOCK | BIO | COMMENTS | UPDATED |
Tavon Austin | WR | Since my last mock two weeks ago, the Dolphins added CB Brent Grimes to a 1 year contract. If he is healthy he becomes out best cornerback to play since the Sam Madison/Patrick Surtain days. That gives the Dolphins leverage to extend his contract this year or to even draft a cornerback next year. I do see the Dolphins drafing a cornerback in the first two rounds though with one of their first 3 picks. Miami's biggest need right now is at the left tackle position, but keep in mind that the Dolphins went 2-3 last year with Jonathan Martin playing at left tackle after Jake Long went down. The losses were against the 49ers and Patriots, and except for our final game the Dolphins played very competitively against them. Martin definitely needs to bulk up and take the next step forward. Also, Ireland has said that he would like to revamp our offensive line, but good offensive lineman can also be found later in the draft. I've heard that before from several Dolphins head coaches and have yet to see that as a reality for us. There are rumors that the Dolphins are going to trade up to grab one of the two best offensive tackles. Heck, Ireland may want to trade down as a lot of draft analysts are saying tht the talent level between 11-25 is about even. My thinking is that the Dolphins could decide to upgrade the slot position with an outstanding playmaker that can break a touchdown every time he gets his hands on the ball. You're talking about a home run and red zone threat with WR Tavon Austin. How often does such a player just sit there for us? Last mock: CB Xavier Rhodes, FSU | Apr 12 | |
Tavon Austin | WR | The thought by many is that the Dolphins have addressed their needs at wide receiver with the additions of Mike Wallace and Brandon Gibson and the re-signing of Brian Hartline. That said, the Palm Beach Post has indentified Davone Bess as the top veteran in line to possibly be cut. He is going into the last year of his contract and there has been talk that the Dolphins are looking to trade Davone. Tavon Austin is probably the most explosive offensive player in this draft, and he would give the Dolphins something that Bess could never hope to give Miami, a player that can take it to the house any time he touches the ball from the slot WR position. This little nugget was in the Miami Herald this morning. Lasts mock: no change. | Mar 31 | |
Tyler | TE | Eifert has the least going against him. The only real argument against Eifert is value, but even that isn't a strong one given how far ahead he is of every other TE in this class. Rhodes isn't a scheme fit and both him and Trufant aren't far ahead enough of the other CB's for me to take at 12. Fluker isn't what Miami is looking for at 12. No way the Dolphins are getting away with drafting a guard in the first round, so Cooper and Warmack are out. Tavon Austin has a lot going for him, but as of right now a lot going against him as well; need and size. He is #2 on my list though. Werner is a good player, but not special enough to take that high. Jones and Mingo aren't fits given their size, and Carradine is a reach at 12. Eifert adds the size Miami needs at pass catcher, the depth they need at TE, the young TE they need to groom under/with Dustin Keller, and the ultimate weapon in any quick pace offense; a big time, versatile, athletic 2 TE set. I had the pleasure of watching Eifert play in person this past season and he was even more fluid than he looks on tape. Having gotten to see Gronkowski play in Training Camp, Pre Season games and regular season games up here in Foxboro, I can tell you Eifert is as natural catching the football as Gronk, and is probably more athletic in the open field. That said, he doesn't have the strength or utilize his size like Gronkowski is able to in the red zone, in traffic, or as an inline blocker. I think Eifert and Keller could produce a top 5 TE combination in the game immediately, and it gives massive flexibility to your offense. While there are other solid TE options later, none provide the upside that Eifert does. He's an immediate game changer for your offense. | Apr 10 | |
Xavier Rhodes | CB | Right now, this seems like one of the most likely picks of the entire round. The Dolphins need a corner, Rhodes presents solid value outside of the top 10 and he can help the team right away. | Mar 29 | |
Chance | OG | The Dolphins have added talented pass-catchers for Ryan Tannehill but they won't do any good if he doesn't have time to throw. Miami lost left tackle Jake Long to the St. Louis Rams and allowed veteran guard Brandon Moore to leave town after hosting a visit with the New York Jets' free agent. With the top offensive tackles off the board, general manager Jeff Ireland might do the next best thing by selecting Warmack, who some believe is the best overall player in the draft and only available here due to the fact that he's "just a guard." Last mock: G Jonathan Cooper, UNC | Apr 8 | |
Lane Johnson | OT | 1st: Lane Johnson OT Oklahoma. Jake Long is gone, Martin slides over to LT but they need a real starter at RT. Johnson is a starter from day 1. 2nd: Terrance Williams WR Baylor. A good combo WR, this is assuming they don’t sign Greg Jennings. 2nd: Will Davis CB Utah State. Complete ballhawk, they need to replace Sean Smith. | Mar 4 | |
Desmond Trufant | CB | A reach? Maybe. But the Dolphins situation at cornerback is a mess and Desmond Trufant is one of the most underrated prospects in this draft class. In my opinion, the gap between Trufant and Dee Milliner is relatively small. Trufant should immediately be the No. 1 corner in Miami and a significant upgrade over Sean Smith from a season ago. Last mock: no change. | Apr 7 | |
Tavon Austin | WR | 12 Miami - Tavon Austin - WR - West Virginia Last mock: WR Cordarelle Patterson, Tennessee | Apr 8 | |
Desmond Trufant | CB | Dolphins signed Brent Grimes to a "show-me" deal but could still add more at the position. Alternate picks: CB Xavier Rhodes, DE Bjoern Werner, DT Sheldon Richardson. Last mock: CB Xavier Rhodes, FSU | Apr 2 | |
Ezekiel | DE | This is year two for Miami in a 4-3 defense, and after franchising DT Randy Starks, the Dolphins could take some of the focus off of DE Cameron Wake by drafting Ansah to bookend him on the other side. While a bit raw, Ansah wouldn't have the immediate pressure to be a team's top pass rush threat, and subbing him in for Jared Odrick on passing downs would be a potentially frightening proposition for opposing offensive lines. Last mock: WR Cordarelle Patterson, Tennessee | Apr 5 | |
Tavon Austin | WR | The Phins have signed just about every free agent out there including receivers Mike Wallace and Brandon Gibson, but that shouldn’t stop them from getting Austin here. Davone Bess is a good slot guy but he’ll be gone after next season and Austin would be electric. The team can get nutty and line him up just about everywhere and he’s a threat to score every time the balls in his wee little hands. 43. Miami Dolphins - Menelik Watson OT, FSU 56. Miami Dolphins (From Indianapolis Colts) - DJ Hayden CB, Houston Last mock: no change in Round 1. | Apr 8 | |
Ezekiel | DE | Analysis: Although the Fins might have greater needs at cornerback, if Ansah falls to 12 Miami could pounce. Ansah is seen as a raw talented defender that could end up being the steal of the entire draft. Last mock: CB Xavier Rhodes, FSU | Apr 10 | |
Ezekiel | DE | 12. Miami – Ziggy Ansah DE, BYU 43. Miami – Johnthan Banks CB, Miss. St. 56. Miami (via Indianapolis) – Gio Bernard RB, UNC Last mock: DE/OLB Barkevious Mingo, LSU | Apr 12 | |
Tavon Austin | WR | 12. WR Tavon Austin, WVa 42. OT DJ Fluker, Alabama 56. DT Kawann Short, Purdue Last mock: OT Lane Johnson, Oklahoma | Apr 9 | |
DJ | OT | The Dolphins filled their biggest need on the team in free-agency with the signing of Mike Wallace but have need a real need at LT and help for the middle of their line since Richie Incognito has just one year left on his contract...the team is said to be high on Fluker who they feel can start at RT from day one with Martin moving over to LT. Last mock: OG Jonathan Cooper, UNC | Apr 10 | |
DJ | OT | Analysis: The Dolphins will shift second-year man Jonathan Martin to left tackle in the absence of Jake Long, but it leaves a pretty big talent deficiency at right tackle, and in Fluker they get a player who is ready to step in immediately. The Dolphins have made personnel upgrades in their passing game, but they don't want the problem to become protection or an inability to run the ball and create short-yardage situations where they can open up the playbook. They do need another pass-rusher, but Fluker makes sense. 42. Miami Dolphins - Tank Carradine, DE, Florida St. 54. Miami Dolphins (from Indianapolis) - Robert Alford, CB, S.E. Louisiana Last mock: WR Cordarelle Patterson, Tennessee | Apr 4 | |
Xavier Rhodes | CB | Scenario 1: With the loss of OT Jake Long, the Dolphins would surely like to package picks and trade up to get ahead of Arizona and lock down their left tackle spot. Last mock: OG Jonathan Cooper, UNC | Apr 10 | |
Xavier Rhodes | CB | Miami has had an active free agency signing Mike Wallace, Dannell Ellerbe and Philip Wheeler. However after trading away Vontae Davis last year and allowing Sean Smith to sign with the Chiefs, Miami jumps on the second best CB in the draft. Rhodes is big and physical with the ability to play tight coverage from the line of scrimmage all the way down the field. | Mar 26 | |
Desmond Trufant | CB | Trufant continues is steady climb up draft boards after a great offseason evaluation period. Miami has needed a corner since trading away Vontae Davis and now especially after allowing Sean Smith to sign with the Chiefs. 42. (2.10) MIA: Justin Pugh, OG, Syracuse 54. (2.22) MIA: Cornellius Carradine, DE, Florida State Last mock: no change. | Apr 9 | |
Xavier Rhodes | CB | Rhodes has great size for a cornerback at 6'2'' and 217 pounds. After leaving FSU early, he has cemented himself as a virtual lock for the first round. 42. (2.10) MIA: Matt Elam, S, Florida 54. (2.22) MIA: William Gholston, DE, Michigan State*
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Ezekiel | DE | Signing Mike Wallace to a mega contract and keeping Brian Hartline addresses (in theory) the Dolphins receiver need and moves them closer to best available territory. Ansah's athleticism has defensive coordinators giddy about his blitz possibilities. Upside come push him into the top10 before long. 42. (2.10) MIA: Menelik Watson, OT, Florida State* 54. (2.22) MIA: Alex Okafor, DE, Texas Last mock: DE Bjoren Werner, FSU | Apr 3 | |
Xavier Rhodes | CB | The 6-2, 215 pound redshirt junior has 35 tackles, seven passes broken up and three interceptions in 2012. He has a solid size/speed combo with above average hands and would be a welcomed addition to a Miami secondary that saw top CB Sean Smith sign with Kansas City. The very replaceable Richard Marshall is coming off back surgery. Trading Vontae Davis to Indy was a mistake as Miami's pass defense fell to 27th in the NFL. 42. (2.10) MIA: Menelik Watson, OT, Florida State* 54. (2.22) MIA: Margus Hunt, DE, SMU | Mar 27 | |
Tyler | TE | Someone please explain this to me: why is Tyler Eifert good enough to be a #15-20 pick, but not a #12 pick? Eifert would add a physical seam threat dimension to an offense playing small-ball in the redzone with RB Lamar Miller, WR Mike Wallace, WR Brian Hartline, and TE Dustin Keller. He’ll be a full 3 inches taller than any WR or TE who lines up in the redzone. 43) Miami Dolphins – CB Jamar Taylor, Boise St (NYF) 56) Miami Dolphins – CB DJ Hayden, Houston (NYF) | Mar 29 | |
Lane Johnson | OT | 6. Miami Dolphins (TRADE)- OT Lane Johnson (Oklahoma) This is one of three trades I’m going to be mocking in this first round. The Dolphins have 5 picks in the first 3 rounds and, after free agency, they don’t have a ton of pressing needs. The Browns, meanwhile, don’t have a 2nd round pick and there isn’t a player here who really fits their biggest needs, which are cornerback, wide receiver, quarterback, and tight end. Unless DeMarcus Milliner falls here, the Browns could easily trade down and they’re in a good spot to do so. If Geno Smith is still here, a team like the Bills could easily try to jump Arizona for him. Even if not, teams like San Diego and Miami could want to jump Arizona for Lane Johnson, who won’t fall out of the top-10. After the top-3 tackles, this draft class gets very thin at offensive tackle. In this case, Miami uses their later 2nd round pick to move up 6 spots to grab Johnson. The Browns, meanwhile, pick up a 2nd round pick and can fill one of their pressing needs at 12 or trade down again if they so choose. Lane Johnson can step in and be Jake Long’s replacement, allowing Jonathan Martin to stay at right tackle. Last mock: CB Xavier Rhodes, FSU | Apr 2 | |
Jonathan Cooper | OG | (No comment given.) 42. MIA: David Amerson - CB - NCSU Last mock: CB Xavier Rhodes, FSU | Apr 4 | |
Chance Warmack | G | (No comment given.) Last mock: CB Xavier Rhodes, FSU | Apr 6 | |
Desmond Trufant | CB | Cornerback is argubly the biggest need for Miami right now, but defensive and offensive tackles could come into play with this pick. OT Terron Armstead Arkansas-Pine Bluff OLB Khaseem Greene Rutgers Last mock: no change. | Apr 11 | |
Xavier Rhodes | CB | The Dolphins filled so many needs in free agency, they have the luxury of taking the best player available. The big, rangy Rhodes would be a good pick here, providing they don't trade up to grab Johnson. | Apr 6 | |
Xavier Rhodes | CB | Round 1 Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State Round 2 Jonathan Cyprien, S, Florida International and Jamar Taylor, CB, Boise St Last mock: WR Tavon Austin, WVa | Apr 10 | |
Dee | CB | They traded Vontae Davis last year and lost Sean Smith in free agency this year, so the Dolphins definitely need to add talent at cornerback. Milliner possesses the rare combination of size (over 6’0), elite speed and top athleticism that makes NFL coaches drool. He should be a quality starter from day one. Last mock: OT Lane Johnson, Oklahoma | Apr 3 | |
Xavier Rhodes | CB | Rhodes easily slides into the role vacated by Sean Smith during the offseason. The Florida State standout is a sticky press corner with exceptional size, strength and speed. Last mock: no change. | Apr 8 | |
Xavier Rhodes | CB | Will Tampa Bay jump Miami to snag this rangy cornerback? | Mar 24 | |
Cordarelle Patterson | WR | A crying need meets its match. The Dolphins lack a dynamic playmaker on the perimeter, and Mr. Patterson fills that role. | Mar 5 | |
Xavier Rhodes | CB | The Dolphins have lost both of their starting cornerbacks over the past year: Vontae Davis was traded to the Indianapolis Colts, while Sean Smith departed via free agency. Rhodes is a raw prospect, but his combination of size, length and speed is very intriguing. Last mock: G Chance Warmack, Alabama | Apr 10 | |
Jonathan Cooper | OG | Cooper is pretty good -- a very athletic player who can be used at several different spots, including center. He doesn't look as big as some NFL guards, but he has a great attitude. I think he'll be around for a number of years. | Mar 27 | |
Xavier Rhodes | CB | With Wallace, Hartline and Bess the wide receiving corps goes from a area of need to a strength. Xavier Rhodes answered the speed question running a 4.43. The complete package from an athletic standpoint, the converted running back could develop into a shutdown corner. Rhodes is a fluid athlete with the hip transition to turn and run with receivers downfield. That physical running back mentality carried over to the defensive backfield, enough so he is considered a possible safety prospect. 42. Miami Dolphins - DE Sam Montgomery - LSU 54. Miami Dolphins - CB Jordan Poyer - Oregon State Last mock: WR Cordarelle Patterson, Tennessee | Apr 9 | |
Xavier Rhodes | CB | 12.Miami Dolphins – CB Xavier Rhodes (Florida State) * 42.Miami Dolphins – OT Justin Pugh (Syracuse) * 54.Miami Dolphins (from Colts) – DE Alex Okafor (Texas) Last mock: no change. | Apr 7 | |
Xavier Rhodes | CB | It’s been a head-scratching offseason for the Dolphins thus far. Miami had a lot of money to spend and they made some flashy moves in free agency, most notably bringing in Mike Wallace and Dustin Keller to soup up the passing attack and replacing Karlos Dansby and Kevin Burnett with Dannell Elerbe and Philip Wheeler at linebacker. However, the Dolphins also let their left tackle (Jake Long) and best cornerback (Sean Smith) get away and have yet to upgrade their pass rush. One would think the organizations top priorities would be protecting their young quarterback while beefing up the pass rush and secondary since they have to face Tom Brady twice a year. In all fairness the Phins still have time to make additional moves in free agency and also have eleven picks in the 2013 NFL Draft, including five in the top three rounds, but counting on youngsters to fill holes at key positions like left tackle, cornerback and pass rusher is asking a lot. Xavier Rhodes | Florida St. Seminoles It’s unlikely that Oklahoma OT Lane Johnson will make it this far so Miami may have to turn their attention elsewhere in round one. Xavier Rhodes of Florida St. offers rare size at corner and answered questions about his speed by running a 4.43 forty at the Scouting Combine. Rhodes would be a nice fit in the Dolphins scheme and could step into their starting lineup immediately. If it’s a pass rusher Miami wants the most likely options are Jarvis Jones of Georgia, Ezekiel Ansah of B.Y.U., Barkevious Mingo of L.S.U. and Bjoern Werner of Florida St. | Mar 20 | |
Sheldon Richardson | DT | Came on strong towards the end of the year. Very powerful and quick at 6' 4" 295 lbs. | Jan 27 | |
Desmond Trufant | CB | All the pundits who are criticizing the Dolphins for treading water with their linebacker signings confounds me. They talk about the big contracts but fail to recognize a simple fact; the Dolphins got younger and avoided cap problems in the near future and did so very economically. The real cost for Ellerbe was his money minus Dansby's money. The same thing goes for Wheeler, his real cost was his money minus Burnett's money (the cap impact is a little more complicated since it needs to be adjusted for money brought forward because of their early releases) . The Fins also avoided a situation where in a couple of years the older linebackers could be underperforming vis-a-vis their contracts at a time when the Dolphins could be in cap trouble instead of having cap room. Well, enough of that. Miami has a need at cornerback, and also could use a pass rusher opposite Wake. While Werner is still an option here, I'm off him for now and am projecting Trufant over Rhodes. Trufant is my second rated cornerback in the draft and as I see some draft analysts agreeing with me, I'll take the plunge and project him as the second cornerback off the board. He will tam with newly signed Brent Grimes to provide the Dolphins with a solid pair of corners. Last mock: CB Xavier Rhodes, FSU | Mar 30 | |
Lane Johnson | OT | Round 1, Pick No.12- OL Lane Johnson (Oklahoma): Round 2, Pick No. 42- DE Datone Jones (UCLA): Round 2, Pick No. 54- CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson (UConn): Last mock: no change | Apr 5 | |
Xavier Rhodes | CB | In less than a year, Miami has lost both starting cornerback. They traded Vernon Davis to Indianapolis last August, and Sean Smith left via free agency. Rhodes fits the profile of bigger, physical cornerbacks. He's also an outstanding athlete. The Dolphins could count on him starting on day one. Last mock: OT Lane Johnson, Oklahoma | Apr 8 | |
Tyler | TE | 12. Miami Dolphins - Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame 42. Miami Dolphins - Jordan Poyer, CB, Oregon State 54. Miami Dolphins - Eric Reid, S, LSU Last mock: no change. | Apr 8 | |
Xavier Rhodes | CB | Miami would have zero complaints if Rhodes is their guy. He'd slide right into the starting spot vacated by free agent Sean Smith. Some mockers have Rhodes going ahead of even Alabama cornerback Dee Milliner, but time will tell if NFL personnel evaluators agree. Last mock: no change. | Apr 10 | |
Xavier Rhodes | CB | Dolphins need a young, athletic, rangy CB, and Rhodes fits Jeff Ireland's prototype. Last mock: CB Desmond Trufont, Washington | Apr 1 | |
Kenny Vaccaro | S | 12. Miami (7-9) Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas 42. Miami (7-9) Kyle Long, OT/G, Oregon 54. Miami – from Indianapolis (11-5) Gavin Escobar, TE, San Jose St. | Apr 9 | |
Ezekiel | DE | The Dolphins need another pass-rusher on the other side from Cameron Wake. It is one of the few needs they haven't addressed in free agency. Many are raving about the potential of the 6-foot-6, 270-pound Ansah. The senior totaled 62 tackles, 13 tackles for a loss, 4.5 sacks, nine passes broken up, one forced fumble and one interception in 2012. He exploded this season after recording a grand total of only 10 tackles as a junior and sophomore. There is no doubt that Ansah has a great combination of size, speed, strength and athletic ability. He looks like this year's version of Chandler Jones or Jason Pierre-Paul. Both those players had little college production, but are great athletes who flew up draft boards. Last mock: G Jonathan Cooper, UNC | Apr 11 | |
DJ | OT | It's no secret that the Dolphins need tackle help in the wake of losing Jake Long. There's heavy speculation that they'll move up for Lane Johnson, but as mentioned, the Miami Herald's Armando Salguero said that the team has questions about the Oklahoma product. Tony Pauline, meanwhile, reported that the Dolphins love D.J. Fluker and would consider him at No. 12. Fluker, who is not a good scheme fit for Miami, would definitely be a reach at this juncture, but you can't put it past Jeff Ireland to pull a move like this. Ireland has irresponsibly overpaid so many overrated players this offseason. He's on tilt, as his transactions have lacked all logic. *** OTHER 2013 NFL DRAFT POSSIBILITIES: *** 1. Xavier Rhodes, CB - This is a very popular pick because it makes a ton of sense. 2. Sheldon Richardson, DT - The Dolphins are reportedly looking to add a defensive tackle. They need depth, and both Randy Starks and Paul Soliai will be free agents next spring. Last mock: CB Xavier Rhodes, FSU | Apr 8 | |