The Miami Dolphins hold pick No. 21 in the upcoming NFL draft in the midst of an offseason looming with big decisions to be made.
The trajectory of the Dolphins’ immediate future hangs in the balance of general manager Chris Grier and head coach Mike McDaniel’s decisions on the value of their current roster and what positions they’d like to pursue re-signing and select in the draft.
This 21st selection will be a telling storyline as to what direction the Dolphins are headed with their team. At this point in the first round, the sure-fire, top-tier talent will likely already be gone, and teams will have to rely on their scouting reports in order to make smart selections that pay off long-term.
Pick No. 21 has had a wide range of results over the years. Some players turn out to be Pro Bowlers and earn a consistent starting role with the team who drafted them while others end up not having the long careers teams hope for when they make a first-round selection.
Here is a look back at the 21st selections of the previous 10 NFL drafts.