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It’s the eve before the start of the 2020 NFL Draft, and it’s looking more and more likely that one Wolverine will be selected on day one if the various mock drafts are right.
The latest from FOX Sports continues to indicate that, with junior entrant, center Cesar Ruiz going in the first-round of its latest mock draft.
But while most have seen Ruiz selected with either the last pick on Thursday or close to it, prognosticator Jason McIntyre foresees the Miami Dolphins — which already has the No. 5 pick overall — using its last of three first-round picks to secure Ruiz with No. 26 overall.
26. Miami Dolphins (via Houston Texans) — Cesar Ruiz, G/C, Michigan (NR)
Going QB, edge rusher and the best interior lineman in the draft is an A+ first round.
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According this mock, the Dolphins start out by selecting Oregon QB Justin Herbert at No. 5 while going to defense with the No. 18 pick it’s secured from Pittsburgh, taking LSU edge rusher K’Lavon Chiasson.
Regardless, given that Ruiz has been moving up in the predictions, there’s a strong indicator that he’ll be off the board before the second and third rounds begin on Friday evening.
The 2020 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night and will be held virtually. Ruiz is one of two Wolverines who have been invited to make virtual appearances once selected.