Miami Dolphins sign 2020 7th-round pick Malcolm Perry

Miami Dolphins sign 2020 7th-round pick Malcolm Perry

The Miami Dolphins were swift in their signings of most of their 2020 NFL Draft class. Within just a few weeks, the Dolphins were able to secure OG Solomon Kindley, DEs Jason Strowbridge & Curtis Weaver, LS Blake Ferguson, QB Tua Tagovailoa, DL Raekwon Davis and S Brandon Jones. These player signings didn’t just come quickly after the draft, they all came within days of each other, too.

Since that flurry, however? It’s been much more quiet on the Dolphins contract front. The Dolphins, entering the week, still had to sign OL Robert Hunt & Austin Jackson, CB Noah Igbinoghene and RB/WR Malcolm Perry.

That list got one name shorter yesterday.

The Dolphins reportedly signed Perry yesterday according to a tweet from his agent, indicating that the former triggerman of Navy’s triple option offense is officially set to join the Dolphins and bring his versatility to the field for Miami. Perry has been a fascinating player projection despite his status as a 7th-round selection, given that he’s handled the football in so many different capacities throughout the course of his career with Navy.

Will he serve as a return man? How realistic is it that he logs carries out of the backfield? Will he be called upon as a slot receiver in the passing game? With so many different possibilities, Perry is well aligned to find an area in which he can make an impact — and potentially make this team in 2020. The Dolphins will certainly be looking to find ways to accommodate his playmaking skills with the ball in his hands as the team looks to reignite explosive plays in the offense. And, as you’d expect from a Navy Midshipmen, he was one of the most high-character players in the 2020 NFL Draft — making him a match made in heaven for Brian Flores’ team culture.