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AI-assisted summary Dolphins GM Chris Grier is content with the cornerback depth in the NFL Draft and is open to trading up or down from their current position. Miami's primary needs are cornerback and guard, but they may also consider players at quarterback, defensive end, or safety. Several cornerbacks and guards are highlighted as potential Day 2 picks for the Dolphins, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.
MIAMI GARDENS ― Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier feels good about the depth at the cornerback position in this NFL Draft. "We have nine picks, still," Grier said after Miami selected defensive tackle Kenneth Grant of Michigan with a first-round pick, 13th overall. Grier said the Dolphins are willing to move up or down.
"We'll be looking at needs, but not strictly needs," Grier said. "We feel (cornerback) is a deeper group of guys..
. corners have come through all rounds here..
.. It's a good draft with a lot of talented kids.
" Grier will also need to address guard. Miami goes into Day 2 of the NFL draft holding Pick 48 overall in the second round and Pick 98 overall in the third round. Cornerback and guard are the biggest positions of need, though Miami could opt for a player at quarterback, defensive end or safety, too.
Best available Day 2 players for Miami Dolphins Will Johnson , CB, Michigan Will Johnson Scouting Report Will Johnson was projected as a Top 15 pick and so concerns about his health and durability are the reasons for the fall. Johnson is big, fluid, versatile and instinctive. Johnson is an outstanding play-maker though some are concerned about long speed.
How Will Johnson would fit with Dolphins The Dolphins need to select a starting cornerback in Round 2. Even if doctors have concerns about his long-term health, specifically knee/s, he would fill an immediate need. Shavon Revel , CB, East Carolina Shavon Revel Scouting Report Shavon Revel is big, long and fast.
Revel suffered a torn ACL in September, which could concern teams. How Shavon Revel would fit with Dolphins The Dolphins need to select a starting cornerback in Round 2. Revel is a highly-talented small school player.
As long as doctors feel he'll be ready for next season, Revel should be considered. Benjamin Morrison , CB, Notre Dame Benjamin Morrison Scouting Report Benjamin Morrison is a smooth play-maker. Morrison would have been a first-rounder if he hadn't suffered a season-ending hip injury in October.
How Benjamin Morrison would fit with Dolphins The Dolphins need to select a starting cornerback in Round 2. Morrison has the talent to be an above-average starter in the NFL. He's got the requisite movement skills and physicality.
Azareye'h Thomas , CB, Florida State Azareye'h Thomas Scouting Report Thomas, 6-foot-2, 197 pounds, has impressive stature. Thomas does not having blazing speed but has good ball skills. How Azareye'h Thomas would fit with Dolphins The Dolphins need to select a starting cornerback in Round 2.
It's possible Thomas could slip to the third round, which would increase his value. Jonah Savaiinaea , G, Arizona Jonah Savaiinaea Scouting Report Jonah Saviinaea is 6-foot-4, 324 pounds, and can play tackle or guard. Savinaea is powerful and has teriffic upside.
How Jonah Savaiinaea would fit with Dolphins Savinaea would immediately plug into the lineup at left guard. This would be an outstanding selection at a position of need. Tate Ratledge , G, Georgia Tate Ratledge Scouting Report Tate Ratledge is a good athlete with a scrappy mentality.
Ratledge could be a good option in Round 3, if available. How Tate Ratledge would fit with Dolphins The Dolphins need a guard who can at least compete with Liam Eichenberg as a starting guard. Ratledge may not be explosive, but he's competitive.
Marcus Mbow , G, Purdue Marcus Mbow Scouting Report Marcus Mbow is a tackle who would fit in splendidly at guard for the Dolphins. Mbow is smart and athletic and aggressive. How Marcus Mbow would fit with Dolphins Mbow would be an ideal pick in Round 3, if available.
The Dolphins must, must, must, add a potential starter at guard on Day 2. Nick Emmanwori , S, South Carolina Nick Emmanwori Scouting Report Nick Emmanwori is an incredible athlete and would slide right into Miami's secondary as an eventual rookie starter. Emmanwori could be a versatile weapon for defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver.
How Nick Emmanwori would fit with Dolphins The Dolphins have two young veteran safeties they expect to start in 2025. But Emmanwori is a potential game-changer on the back end, if they can look past more obvious needs at cornerback and guard. Kevin Winston , S, Penn State Kevin Winston Scouting Report Kevin Winston is a sound tackler and is built perfectly to cover tight ends.
Winston has good ball skills. His 2024 season was affected by a partially-torn ACL. How Kevin Winston would fit with Dolphins Winston could be a good pick for the Dolphins in Round 3, though he may also fall to Round 4.
The Dolphins will likely add a safety at some point in the draft. Xavier Watts , S, Notre Dame Xavier Watts Scouting Report Watts is versatile and has good ball skills. Watts can be a game-changer, though he's not known as a strong tackler or run supporter.
How Xavier Watts would fit with Dolphins Watts is highly productive. He would compete for a starting position at some point in his rookie season. Joe Schad is a journalist covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at The Palm Beach Post .
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