The Miami Dolphins may be bracing for their season opening contest tomorrow afternoon, but the team’s front office will have their hands full today with some other tasks. First and foremost, the team’s scouting department will be keeping a close eye on the first “full” weekend of college football action. With the uncertainty around the college game, these games are a valuable sampling of prospects as NFL teams look to find valuable pieces of the puzzle to help continue to push their team over the top.
Who should Miami be keeping a close eye on today? Here are five talents playing that could be possible top-100 selections in next year’s draft.
Safety Paris Ford, Pittsburgh Panthers
Ford checks several boxes for the Dolphins — he’s quick and offers plenty of good range but his biggest skill is his hitting power. Ford is a bruising tackler who is fearless to step up and challenge the opposition in one on one collisions. Ford’s tackling and hitting prowess makes him a good fit for a Miami defense that will continue to rely of safeties to be versatile chess pieces on the second and third level of Brian Flores’ defense.
Ford faces off against Austin Peay today in what should be an impressive showing.