The Miami Dolphins’ 2020 NFL draft class is looking like it will provide the team with its fair share of early contributors to the cause. With the Dolphins having three first round picks and six in the top-75 overall selections, Miami gathered plenty of talent that, according to the law of averages, should provide Miami with plenty of firepower to help overhaul their roster.
But perhaps the most exciting part for Miami?
The team will do it all again next spring with multiple picks scheduled in both the 1st- and 2nd-round of the 2020 NFL Draft. With so many picks early on yet again, Miami can feather another layer of potential impact players into the foundation that has been set by the team already. We’re not here to rush the 2020 season, as there will be exciting progress to be had. But the latest 2021 mock draft is attention worthy. It comes from Drae Harris of The Draft Network and offers unique insight given Harris’ background. Harris, who served as a pro scout for the Kansas City Chiefs for over half a decade, has ample experience and exposure to the decision making process for NFL teams.
His choices for Miami? The draft order for the mock was set based on the current Super Bowl odds, so the Dolphins were well positioned with two top-10 overall picks. Here’s what Harris did with them.
No. 7 – Gregory Rousseau EDGE, Miami
“Rousseau is a local product that will likely have the type of pride in the city the team needs. He’s still a little raw as a pass-rusher, which is scary. When he gets stronger, fills out his frame, and develops under pro coaching, Rousseau will be a disruptive force for many years to come.” – Drae Harris, TDN
No. 9 – DeVonta Smith WR, Alabama
“Miami selects Smith, who reunites with his former quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Smith is an excellent route-runner who has very good hands. His ability to separate against man coverage will be a welcome addition to DeVante Parker and that wide receiver room. Smith will likely be counting on his previous chemistry with Tagovailoa easing the transition to the pro game.” – Drae Harris, TDN