The first of the NFL’s premiere all-star events is in the books — the East/West Shrine Bowl was played yesterday on NFL Network. And unlike many exhibition games, this contest did not disappoint! The East squad pulled out a 31-27 victory, providing a plethora of players with a showcase of their skills.
Not everyone thrived, but there are certainly a number of draft prospects who caught the eye of the Miami Dolphins — and the team would be wise to target in the late rounds of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Here are the top 8 prospect fits from this past week’s Shrine Bowl for the Dolphins:
OL Michael Onwenu, Michigan
Onwneu is a massive man — he checked in this week at the weigh ins at a whopping 362 pounds. But don’t let that size fool you, he’s fluid and with long arms is a persistent puncher to maintain space as a blocker. Onwenu was largely considered one of the winners of the week.
WR Binjimen Victor, Ohio State
The Dolphins offense already has plenty of size at wide receiver but Victor brings pretty sharp route running skills to compliment his 6-foot-4 frame. Never really given the chance to shine at Ohio State due to depth at wide receiver, Victor is about as slept on as you can be for a prospect from a national championship contender. He’s a good football player, first and foremost.
CB Nevelle Clarke, UCF
The Dolphins covet passion for the game and you’ll have a hard time finding someone who had more fun on the field this past week than Clarke. A long, productive corner with a nose for the football, Clarke would provide Miami with positive energy and a much needed boost to their lean cornerback room.
DE Alex Highsmith, Charlotte
Highsmith is the rare Shrine prospect who may get drafted in the top-75 to 100 picks. So if Miami wants to target him, they’re going to have to take him at 56, 70 or manufacture more picks. Either way — Highsmith is an explosive athlete off the edge who found himself at Charlotte as a late bloomer. There’s no questioning his fit for the pros now, though.
DE Kendall Coleman, Syracuse
Coleman is a little one dimensional as a pass rusher but had a strong showing throughout the course of this past week at Tropicana Field. Miami’s needs on the edge will require a lot more than just one added body — and Coleman figures to be in play in the third day of this year’s draft as a developmental pass rusher. He’s got the quickness on the edge to beat tackles at first contact.
RB James Robinson, Illinois State
The Dolphins need someone who isn’t afraid to run with a little attitude in their backfield. Robinson fits that bill quite well. A condensed runner with over 220 pounds on his frame, Robinson has rumbled for over 3,000 rushing yards and 30 touchdowns at Illinois State over the past two seasons. Robinson was one of the stars of yesterday’s Shrine Bowl and helped his stock as much as anyone who played.
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