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Tua Tagovailoa declared for the 2020 NFL Draft despite there being some concerns about the long-term health of his hip, and while that decision was criticized by some, it paid off during the first round.
On Thursday night, the Miami Dolphins selected Tagovailoa at No. 5 overall, making him the highest-drafted Crimson Tide since Joe Namath went No. 1 overall to the AFL’s New York Jets in 1965.
Leading up to the draft, there were some concerns that Tagovailoa could have somewhat of a fall due to his extensive history with injuries, but that ended up not being the case.
The former Heisman Trophy runner up had a stellar career in Tuscaloosa, even if he did deal with injuries for a significant portion of it.
In 32 career games, he completed 69.3-percent of his passes for 7,442 yards and 87 touchdowns while only tossing 11 interceptions. His 10.9 career yards-per-attempt was nothing short of spectacular, and he even added 340 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground.
So, what are the Dolphins going to get in Tagovailoa? Well, first off they’ve landed an elite talent with measurables off the charts, but the Honululu (Hawaii) native also brings a personality to the table that should help change the culture in Miami.
One thing is certain: the Dolphins added a number of fans on Thursday night by drafting the Alabama fan-favorite Tagovailoa.
Stay tuned for more NFL draft coverage from the team at Roll Tide Wire, part of USA TODAY Sports!
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