It’s never too early for a little talk about the NFL Draft — and with the Dolphins already in possession of multiple picks in each of the first two rounds, Miami has another exciting offseason ahead of them — even if there’s still an exciting season lying in wait as well. And, with training camp just around the corner, it felt like a great time to put on our GM hat and work through a 2021 mock draft for the Dolphins.
Here’s what we came up with while using the Las Vegas betting odds to determine the 2021 NFL Draft order for each round.
First Round
Jaylen Waddle | WR | Alabama
They say that speed kills — and that is the one component the Dolphins don’t have much of in their wide receiver room. Waddle pairing with his former college quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, in South Florida, is a no brainer.
Alex Leatherwood | OL | Alabama
Leatherwood meets Miami’s thresholds for a number of reasons — starting first and foremost with his massive build. Playing with Tua is also important and don’t sleep on his positional flexibility — he’s started at left tackle and right guard (currently Miami’s most pressing OL need after the 2020 NFL Draft).