1 week Ago By Chris Perkins
The Miami Dolphins enter Friday with two picks on the second day of the three-day NFL draft — one in the second round (No. 48) and one in the third round (No. 98).
In recent years this is where the draft has fallen apart for the Dolphins and general manager Chris Grier.Here are 20 players who could be available Friday night for Miami.Trey Amos, CB, MississippiAmos (6-1, 195), projected as a second-round pick, is a feisty player who has length, speed and quickness.
He’s been best in zone coverage but has the ability to play man. He had 13 PBUs (Pass Break Ups) partly because he uses his hands well.Xavier Watts, S, Notre DameWatts (6-0, 204) is a second- or third-round pick whose strength is his coverage skills and whose weakness is his tackling skills.
Still, he posted 82 tackles while playing deep and in the box. He’s regarded as a very instinctive player.Benjamin Morrison, CB, Notre DameMorrison (6-0, 193) missed the final 10 games with a hip injury but he’s projected as a second-round pick largely due to his athleticism, nine career INTs and blanket coverage.
He’s not especially big or long-armed but he’s skilled.Jonah Savaiinaea, G-OT, ArizonaSavaiinaea (6-4, 324) has played LT, RT and RG during his three-year career. He’s projected as a second- or third-round selection who is regarded as a better run blocker than pass blocker.
He has more experience at the OT positions that OG.Darien Porter, CB, Iowa StatePorter (6-3, 195), a third-round projection, has the length and size that teams desire. But he’s only been playing CB for three years after switching from WR.
He had 3 INTs last year as a sixth-year senior. Has good instinct and coverage skills but his fundamentals need work.Joshua Farmer, DT, Florida StateFarmer (6-3, 305), projected as a third-round pick, is a thickly-built wide body who can stop the run effectively in any system.
He doesn’t have head-turning stats (32 tackles, 4.0 sacks) but his 8 TFLs (Tackles For Loss) are impressive. His 9.
0 sacks over the last two years is good, but not great.Alfred Collins, DT, TexasCollins (6-6, 332), regarded as a second-round pick, is a massive man who is adept at shutting down the run. He’s a three-down player who is tough to move.
Interestingly, he only had 1.0 sacks but he had 7 PBUs (Passes Broken Up), one forced fumble and a blocked kick, proving he’s disruptive.Related ArticlesChris Perkins: New DT Kenneth Grant’s ‘dawg mentality’ is exactly what Dolphins needFast facts: Learn more about Dolphins’ first-round pick Kenneth GrantDolphins select Michigan defensive tackle Kenneth Grant in first round of NFL draftInstant Analysis: Miami Dolphins’ first-round pick Kenneth GrantHere’s what you need to know about the Miami Dolphins and 2025 NFL draftTyleik Williams, DT, Ohio StateWilliams (6-3, 334) is a run-stuffer who is projected as a second-round pick despite being a two-down player.
He’s tough to move and does a good job fighting double teams. He has 18 TFLs in the last two years, and only 5.5 of those are sacks.
Darius Alexander, DT, ToledoAlexander (6-4, 305), a projected second-round pick, was the nation’s third-best run defender according to Pro Football Focus behind Michigan’s Mason Graham and Mississippi’s Walter Nolen. Alexander uses his hands well and can thrive in any system.Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida StateThomas (6-2, 197), projected as a second- or third-round pick, specializes in press coverage.
He has good length and aggression. He had 52 tackles but just 1 INT as his finishing skills could use some work.Tate Ratledge, G, GeorgiaRatledge (6-7, 308), a second- or third-round prospect, is a top-level pass protector.
He’s physical and tough. He’s not very athletic but displays good hands and feet, which he uses to maintain blocks. Omarr Norman-Lott, DT, TennesseeNorman-Lott (6-2, 291) didn’t make any starts for the Volunteers, and rather served as a rotation-based pass rusher totaling 18 tackles and 4.
0 sacks. He’s projected as a third-round pick because he’s so effective at applying pressure. He’s fairly one-dimensional.
Andrew Mukuba, S, TexasMukuba (5-11, 186), projected as a third-round pick, specializes in getting to the ball as his 5 INTs and 7 PBUs will attest. He’s a physical player but his fundamentals are lacking. He can also play the slot.
C.J. West, DT, IndianaWest (6-1, 316), projected as a third- or fourth-round selection, is a run-stopping specialist who relies on athleticism and strength to get rid of blocks and make plays.
He’s had 14.5 TFLs in the last two seasons, with only 4.0 sacks, which shows he makes plays behind the line of scrimmage aside from sacks.
Wyatt Milum, G-OT, West VirginiaMilum (6-7, 313), who figures to be drafted in the third or fourth rounds, is a brick wall when it comes to pass protection as he didn’t allow a sack in his final three seasons. He was a LT in college but is projected to move inside in the NFL.Deone Walker, DT, KentuckyWalker (6-7, 331) is a big man who is capable of being dominant if he maintains a low pad level.
Walker, projected as a third-round pick, must answer questions about his motor and fundamentals. Jonas Sanker, S, VirginiaSanker (6-0, 206), projected as a third- or fourth-round pick, had 98 tackles, including 8.5 TFLs.
Sanker has good size and fundamentals but he needs to sharpen his instincts. He has special teams value, which should earn him playing time as a rookie.Billy Bowman, S, OklahomaBowman (5-10, 192), who figures to be drafted in the third or fourth rounds, totaled 54 tackles and 2 INTs last season.
He doesn’t have ideal size or skills but he’s instinctive and versatile. Anthony Belton, OT, North Carolina StateBelton (6-6, 336), projected as a third- or fourth-round pick, is a LT by trade but he could play either side in the NFL. He’s got good strength and power but needs to utilize hands better.
Marcus Mbow, OT-G, PurdueMbow (6-4, 303), who figures to be selected in the third or fourth rounds, played RG and RT during his college career. He figures to play onside or outside in the NFL. He has good athleticism, quickness and physicality but not necessarily ideal bulk.
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