The Miami Dolphins, with their first pick in the 2023 NFL draft, addressed a potential future need, as they selected South Carolina cornerback Cam Smith with pick No. 51 overall.
While the Dolphins appeared to have more pressing needs, general manager Chris Grier felt he was too good of a player to pass on at that point in the process. And, for the most part, draft analysts tend to agree.
Here’s a look at some of the grades that the Dolphins received for the selection: