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The NFL Combine is history.
So is the first wave of free agency.
So it's time to take another look at how the first round of this year's NFL Draft shapes up. Will it affect how the Miami Dolphins navigate Round 1, where they select 13th overall?
Dolphins free agency tracker: Follow every move Miami makes in free agency
QB Cam Ward, Miami
Titans land the playmaker they need out of Coral Gables.
Edge Abdul Carter, Penn State
With Myles Garrett sticking around and Kenny Pickett aboard, Browns listen to trade offers but no team desperate for a QB makes an acceptable offer to leapfrog the Giants. Browns take a shot on Carter based on potential, but this is dependent on being satisfied at his pro day March 28 that his foot injury isn’t worse than his camp is letting on.
QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
Regardless of how the latest version of the Aaron Rodgers drama plays out, Giants need a long-term answer at QB. Smoke clears around Sanders’ controversial choice of fruit at the NFL Combine. Turns out it was just that — smoke.
CB/WR Travis Hunter, Colorado
Unique two-way star from West Palm lands with Dolphins’ rival. Question is, will this guy ever come off the field? He hopes not.
DL Mason Graham, Michigan
NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein compares him to Christian Wilkins.
RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
Not many backs can get yardage on their own regardless of their OL. Jeanty might be one of them.
OT Armand Membou, Missouri
Fast riser after running a 4.91 at the Combine and showing uncanny athleticism.
Edge Mykel Williams, Georgia
Panthers will like the way this guy makes a ton of plays behind the line of scrimmage. He said he did it while playing at 60 percent last season because of an ankle problem.
Edge James Pearce Jr., Tennessee
Two-time All-SEC pick teams with Chase Young, who just re-signed. Pearce ran 4.47 at the Combine. That’s a hair faster than Chop Robinson’s 40 time (4.48) last year.
Edge Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M
Stewart, who attended Pace High in Miami, is imposing at 6-5 and 267 (14 pounds lighter than at the Senior Bowl). He put up Myles Garrett-like numbers in Combine drills, too.
Edge Jalon Walker, Georgia
No Joey Bosa, no problem. Walker will look nice alongside Nick Bosa, at OLB or perhaps a combination of roles.
WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
Jerry Jones curses the Raiders for taking Jeanty, then goes for someone to pair with CeeDee Lamb.
S Malaki Starks, Georgia
The run on Bulldogs continues with Dolphins finding Jevon Holland’s replacement, despite turning in a 4.5 time at the Combine.
TE Tyler Warren, Penn State
Mackey Award winner becomes first tight end off the board.
WR Luther Burden, Missouri
Falcons go for yards after catch, plus his combination of size and speed.
T/G Will Campbell, LSU
NFL.com ranks him as a high risk/high reward player because lateral movement is lacking. And he has short arms for a tackle.
DL Walter Nolen, Mississippi
Athletic and explosive, seen as player who can go three downs.
IOL Tyler Booker, Alabama
Well-rounded, smart and a strong leader.
Edge Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
Reminds some of Trey Hendrickson. Versatile pass rusher.
TE Colston Loveland, Michigan
Pass-catcher in the mold of Detroit’s Sam LaPorta, but he’s coming off shoulder surgery. Will he be ready for training camp, as he says?
OT Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota
At 6-6 and 325, scouts think he can be left on an island with edge rushers.
OL Kelvin Banks, Texas
More refined as a run blocker than in pass protection. Will he be OT or G in the NFL?
Edge Mike Green, Marshall
Perfect name for a guy joining the Packers. Teams will inquire about withdrawing from the Senior Bowl despite having good workouts.
S Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina
Athletic safety with tremendous size (6-3, 220) and speed (4.38).
WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
Primarily works well out of the slot but without burning speed.
OT Josh Simmons, Ohio State
Coming off a season-ending knee injury suffered in October.
OT Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon
Blocker keeps rising as draft gets closer. Teams impressed by consistent improvement.
Edge Jack Sawyer, Ohio State
Playmaker for Buckeyes relies on power, not speed.
Edge Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College
Relies on quickness, bend, athleticism to beat blockers. Three-down player.
DL Kenneth Grant, Michigan
Runs hot and cold, says NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein.
IOL Donovan Jackson, Ohio State
Patrick Mahomes was sacked more times (36) than any other season in the NFL. Jackson and the returning Trey Smith will be counted on to help correct that.
WR Matthew Golden, Texas
Versatile receiver strengthens an already imposing corps for Jalen Hurts.
* Compensatory pick
Round Pick Overall
1. 13 13
2. 16 48
3. 34 98*
4. 14 114
4. 33 135*
5. 12 149
5. 17 154 (via Denver in Bradley Chubb deal)
7. 8 224 (via Chicago in Chase Claypool deal)
7. 15 231
7. 37 253*
7. 40 256*
(Note: No, Pick No. 256 is not Mr. Irrelevant. That would be pick No. 257, held by Kansas City.)
Dolphins reporter Hal Habib can be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on social media @gunnerhal. Click here to subscribe.
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So is the first wave of free agency.
So it's time to take another look at how the first round of this year's NFL Draft shapes up. Will it affect how the Miami Dolphins navigate Round 1, where they select 13th overall?
Dolphins free agency tracker: Follow every move Miami makes in free agency
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1. Tennessee Titans
QB Cam Ward, Miami
Titans land the playmaker they need out of Coral Gables.
2. Cleveland Browns
Edge Abdul Carter, Penn State
With Myles Garrett sticking around and Kenny Pickett aboard, Browns listen to trade offers but no team desperate for a QB makes an acceptable offer to leapfrog the Giants. Browns take a shot on Carter based on potential, but this is dependent on being satisfied at his pro day March 28 that his foot injury isn’t worse than his camp is letting on.
3. New York Giants
QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
Regardless of how the latest version of the Aaron Rodgers drama plays out, Giants need a long-term answer at QB. Smoke clears around Sanders’ controversial choice of fruit at the NFL Combine. Turns out it was just that — smoke.
4. New England Patriots
CB/WR Travis Hunter, Colorado
Unique two-way star from West Palm lands with Dolphins’ rival. Question is, will this guy ever come off the field? He hopes not.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars
DL Mason Graham, Michigan
NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein compares him to Christian Wilkins.
6. Las Vegas Raiders
RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
Not many backs can get yardage on their own regardless of their OL. Jeanty might be one of them.
7. New York Jets
OT Armand Membou, Missouri
Fast riser after running a 4.91 at the Combine and showing uncanny athleticism.
8. Carolina Panthers
Edge Mykel Williams, Georgia
Panthers will like the way this guy makes a ton of plays behind the line of scrimmage. He said he did it while playing at 60 percent last season because of an ankle problem.
9. New Orleans Saints
Edge James Pearce Jr., Tennessee
Two-time All-SEC pick teams with Chase Young, who just re-signed. Pearce ran 4.47 at the Combine. That’s a hair faster than Chop Robinson’s 40 time (4.48) last year.
10. Chicago Bears
Edge Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M
Stewart, who attended Pace High in Miami, is imposing at 6-5 and 267 (14 pounds lighter than at the Senior Bowl). He put up Myles Garrett-like numbers in Combine drills, too.
11. San Francisco 49ers
Edge Jalon Walker, Georgia
No Joey Bosa, no problem. Walker will look nice alongside Nick Bosa, at OLB or perhaps a combination of roles.
12. Dallas Cowboys
WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
Jerry Jones curses the Raiders for taking Jeanty, then goes for someone to pair with CeeDee Lamb.
13. Miami Dolphins
S Malaki Starks, Georgia
The run on Bulldogs continues with Dolphins finding Jevon Holland’s replacement, despite turning in a 4.5 time at the Combine.
14. Indianapolis Colts
TE Tyler Warren, Penn State
Mackey Award winner becomes first tight end off the board.
15. Atlanta Falcons
WR Luther Burden, Missouri
Falcons go for yards after catch, plus his combination of size and speed.
16. Arizona Cardinals
T/G Will Campbell, LSU
NFL.com ranks him as a high risk/high reward player because lateral movement is lacking. And he has short arms for a tackle.
17. Cincinnati Bengals
DL Walter Nolen, Mississippi
Athletic and explosive, seen as player who can go three downs.
18. Seattle Seahawks
IOL Tyler Booker, Alabama
Well-rounded, smart and a strong leader.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Edge Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
Reminds some of Trey Hendrickson. Versatile pass rusher.
20. Denver Broncos
TE Colston Loveland, Michigan
Pass-catcher in the mold of Detroit’s Sam LaPorta, but he’s coming off shoulder surgery. Will he be ready for training camp, as he says?
21. Pittsburgh Steelers
OT Aireontae Ersery, Minnesota
At 6-6 and 325, scouts think he can be left on an island with edge rushers.
22. Los Angeles Chargers
OL Kelvin Banks, Texas
More refined as a run blocker than in pass protection. Will he be OT or G in the NFL?
23. Green Bay Packers
Edge Mike Green, Marshall
Perfect name for a guy joining the Packers. Teams will inquire about withdrawing from the Senior Bowl despite having good workouts.
24. Minnesota Vikings
S Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina
Athletic safety with tremendous size (6-3, 220) and speed (4.38).
25. Houston Texans
WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
Primarily works well out of the slot but without burning speed.
26. Los Angeles Rams
OT Josh Simmons, Ohio State
Coming off a season-ending knee injury suffered in October.
27. Baltimore Ravens
OT Josh Conerly Jr., Oregon
Blocker keeps rising as draft gets closer. Teams impressed by consistent improvement.
28. Detroit Lions
Edge Jack Sawyer, Ohio State
Playmaker for Buckeyes relies on power, not speed.
29. Washington Commanders
Edge Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College
Relies on quickness, bend, athleticism to beat blockers. Three-down player.
30. Buffalo Bills
DL Kenneth Grant, Michigan
Runs hot and cold, says NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein.
31. Kansas City Chiefs
IOL Donovan Jackson, Ohio State
Patrick Mahomes was sacked more times (36) than any other season in the NFL. Jackson and the returning Trey Smith will be counted on to help correct that.
32. Philadelphia Eagles
WR Matthew Golden, Texas
Versatile receiver strengthens an already imposing corps for Jalen Hurts.
Complete list of Miami Dolphins’ 2025 NFL Draft picks
* Compensatory pick
Round Pick Overall
1. 13 13
2. 16 48
3. 34 98*
4. 14 114
4. 33 135*
5. 12 149
5. 17 154 (via Denver in Bradley Chubb deal)
7. 8 224 (via Chicago in Chase Claypool deal)
7. 15 231
7. 37 253*
7. 40 256*
(Note: No, Pick No. 256 is not Mr. Irrelevant. That would be pick No. 257, held by Kansas City.)
Dolphins reporter Hal Habib can be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on social media @gunnerhal. Click here to subscribe.
Cheap, young starter at guard hitting the market. But should Miami Dolphins show interest?
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: NFL mock draft: Miami Dolphins get DB as free agency creates ripple
Continue reading...
