The Miami Dolphins are off this weekend, preparing for the first game of the Tua Tagovailoa era in Week 8 against the Los Angeles Rams. With the team not having to take the field and compete, this serves as a great opportunity to check out some of the would-be NFL Draft talent eligible for the 2021 class. And, conveniently enough the Big Ten is returning to action this weekend, meaning the NFL’s second-best pipeline conference is back in action.
Who should Miami be keeping a close eye on? Here are five talents playing this weekend that could be possible top-100 selections in next year’s draft.
Aidan Hutchinson
DL Aidan Hutchinson, Michigan Wolverines
The Dolphins would likely love Hutchinson’s versatility as an inside/outside threat on the defensive line. Miami successfully pegged one in Emmanuel Ogbah in free agency this offseason and signed yet another in Shaq Lawson — who is starting to show signs of life himself in recent weeks despite a shoulder injury. More depth and versatility on defense is likely to always move the needle for this regime and Hutchinson gets a big test this weekend against Minnesota OT Daniel Faalele, a 400-pound behemoth.