18. Miami Dolphins (from PIT)
Austin Jackson | OT | USC
This pick had to be an offensive tackle, so the position makes sense, even if the player they picked wasn’t the best one available.
There’s plenty to like about Jackson’s game, for sure. He’s big, athletic and physical, and still has plenty of room to grow. The issue will be that he’s still raw in some areas, and will have some growing pains before he’s ready to be a reliable blind-side protector for Tua Tagovailoa.
There were better tackles available, or the Dolphins could have waited until their next pick at No. 26 overall to get better value if Jackson was their guy.