2 weeks Ago By David Furones
The Miami Dolphins offseason started with general manager Chris Grier making the statement that the team needed to invest in the offensive line. The Dolphins did exactly that on the second day of the NFL draft , not just using their second selection to pick a lineman but trading up in the second round in order to do so. Miami selected Arizona guard Jonah Savaiinaea at pick No.
37, the fifth choice of the second round, trading up from their original selection of 48. The Dolphins also sent the Las Vegas Raiders pick No. 98, a compensatory pick in the third round and a fourth-round pick, No.
135, while also getting a fifth-rounder from the Raiders. Miami used additional draft capital to go get Savaiinaea after dishing out their highest-priced free agent contract last month to guard James Daniels . Savaiinaea could become a Day 1 starter in Miami, who still had a hole at the guard spot opposite Daniels.
Dolphins general manager Chris Grier confirmed he will be playing guard with the Dolphins. At 6 foot 4, 324 pounds, he takes up space with his frame and has a strong anchor. With plenty of experience as a college tackle with snaps at both the left and right side, he possesses athleticism for a guard in the NFL but not enough to project as a tackle at the next level.
The Dolphins took Savaiinaea after selecting Michigan defensive tackle Kenneth Grant in Thursday night’s first round. While solidifying the remaining open spot on the offensive line, Miami still has a need at cornerback . The team traded its only other Day 2 pick, No.
98 overall, in the move up. This story will be updated. With the 37th pick in the #NFLDraft , we have selected OL Jonah Savaiinaea.
Welcome to Miami, Jonah! 🤙 #PhinsUp pic.twitter.com/IQFvcjzanQ — Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) April 25, 2025.
