With the NFL draft just days away, Touchdown Wire’s Doug Farrar and Draft Wire’s Jeff Risdon teamed up for a one-round mock draft on Monday morning.
In their projection, the duo had Graham Barton go to the Miami Dolphins with the 21st pick.
“Barton is the best center in the draft even though he played left tackle pretty darn well at Duke, but I think his best NFL fit might be at left guard,” Risdon wrote. “You’re welcome, Tua.”
Miami emerged as a popular prediction for Barton after the Dolphins lost two interior starters during free agency. USA TODAY Sports’ Nate Davis forecasted that Barton would go in the same spot on his Monday morning mock.
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa could certainly use the extra assistance as he’s battled issues with injuries and concussions since entering the league.
The NFL draft kicks off with the opening round on Thursday night.