2 weeks Ago By Chris Perkins
MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins have seven picks in Saturday’s final day of the NFL draft, which features rounds four through seven.The Dolphins have one pick in the fourth round (116), three picks in the fifth (Nos. 143, 150 and 155) and three picks in the seventh (Nos.
224, 231 and 253) on Saturday.Here are 10 players who could be available for the Dolphins and fit their needs:Kyle McCord, QB, SyracuseMcCord (6 foot 3, 218 pounds), projected as a fourth-rounder, shows promise as a dropback passer with 34 TDs and 12 INTs. He’d definitely be viewed as a backup to QB Tua Tagovailoa in 2025, and it’s unknown if he’d ever be viewed as a starter.
He’s not especially elusive but his arm strength is impressive.Cameron Williams, OT, TexasWilliams (6-6, 317) is a projected fourth-round RT who is long-armed but with shaky feet. He’s only a one-year starter so there are questions about his full body of work on film.
He’s probably a better run blocker than pass blocker.Aeneas Peebles, DT, Virginia TechPeebles (6-1, 282) is a fifth- or sixth-round projection who totaled 31 tackles, 3.0 sacks and 6.
5 tackles for loss last season. He’s quick and instinctive, which keeps him afloat despite his relatively small size.Jalen Rivers, G-T, MiamiRivers (6-6, 319) is projected as a fourth-round pick but he’s been battling injury problems his entire career.
He has amazing versatility as he can play all five positions but he’s probably best suited for guard. He’s limited athletically but has a high football IQ.Damien Martinez, RB, MiamiMartinez (6-0, 217), a power runner who has some speed, is projected as a sixth-round pick.
He rushed for 1,002 yards with 10 TDs last season. He’s strong enough to serve as a short-yardage runner but fast enough to make big plays.Related ArticlesChris Perkins: Dolphins rookie Kenneth Grant under tremendous pressure months before his first gameDolphins move up in second round to draft guard Jonah SavaiinaeaFast facts: Learn more about Jonah Savaiinaea, the Dolphins’ second-round pickPerkins and Furones: Is Kenneth Grant a good pick for Dolphins? And Will Johnson in second round? | VIDEOChris Perkins: New DT Kenneth Grant’s ‘dawg mentality’ is exactly what Dolphins needOronde Gadsden II, TE, SyracuseGadsden (6-5, 243), the son of ex-Dolphins WR Oronde Gadsden, is an All America selection who had 73 receptions for 934 yards receiving and 7 TDs.
Gadsden has great hands and feet but not enough to lift his draft outlook. Jackson Slater, G-T, Sacramento StateSlater (6-3, 311), projected as a fifth-round pick, was a star at the Senior Bowl because of his versatility. He’s a bit slow-footed but other than that he’s got decent athleticism.
Mac McWilliams, CB, UCFMcWilliams (5-10, 191), projected as a fifth-round pick, is an aggressive tackler who is better suited for zone coverage. He can play nickel/slot so he has position versatility. He has special teams value so he’ll play as a rookie.
Clay Webb, G-C, Jacksonville StateWebb (6-3, 312) is a left guard who is projected as a fifth- or sixth-round pick. He has position versatility because he can play center, which was his position when he signed with Georgia. He might be better suited at center in the NFL.
Tim Smith, DT, AlabamaSmith (6-4, 302) is a workmanlike player who is projected as a fifth- or sixth-round pick. His strength is a question against better competition but he has good fundamentals..
