Miami Dolphins Mock Draft: Updated Day 2 Predictions
The first round of the 2015 NFL draft has come to an end, and while the Miami Dolphins got their man, the work is far from over.
DeVante Parker adds a playmaking element to the receiving corps and was not just a great pick for the Dolphins, but one of the best overall selections in the first round.
I also had him going to the Dolphins in my final seven-round mock draft.
This Day 2 mock draft is going to be changed up a little bit. I see plenty of good players available in Round 2 who will be targeted by Miami and have changed my mock a little bit based on that.
Keep in mind, potential trades are not accounted for. Miami could trade into the third round, but for now, we're going to work with the picks Miami already has.
Without further ado, here's the Miami Dolphins' Day 2 mock draft.
Draft Tracker
1 of 6Here's the up-to-the-minute Miami Dolphins draft tracker courtesy of Bleacher Report insights.
Big Board
2 of 6Here's a look at the updated Bleacher Report big board. The names of drafted players appear in grey rows, while those of available players are highlighted in full color.
This big board will be used to highlight who's still available after Round 1.
Round 2
3 of 647th Overall: Benardrick McKinney, Linebacker, Mississippi State
In my previous mock, I had the Dolphins going guard in the second round.
However, seeing only one inside linebacker drafted in the first round (Stephone Anthony to the New Orleans Saints) tells me that there will be a run on the position in Round 2.
The Dolphins will be a part of said run, selecting Mississippi State's Benardrick McKinney after losing out on UCLA's Eric Kendricks.
Don't cry for too long if this situation happens, as McKinney fits a 4-3 defense well as a middle linebacker. Standing at 6'4", 246 pounds, he is built thick but has great speed, running a 4.66-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine.
McKinney shows great intelligence on the field and would allow the Dolphins to move Koa Misi back to strong-side linebacker—where he has excelled. McKinney is also versatile enough to play as a 3-4 inside linebacker if needed.
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Round 4
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114th Overall: Mitch Morse, Guard, Missouri
After going linebacker in Round 2, Miami will select its guard in the fourth round with Mitch Morse.
Morse was a tackle at Missouri, showing great athleticism at the combine thanks to a 9'4" broad jump (fourth among offensive line prospects), a 4.5-second 20-yard shuttle (third among linemen). He also demonstrated his strength with 36 reps in the bench press (second among linemen).
The Dolphins like drafting college tackles and moving them to guard, and Morse is a great candidate for that transition due to his strength and athleticism.
Round 5
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149th Overall: Matt Jones, Running Back, Florida
Originally, I had the Dolphins picking Karlos Williams from Florida State. However, I'm changing that pick, with Miami deciding to go to Gainesville to find its complementary running back.
Matt Jones is a chain-mover, which is perfect for anchoring a four-minute offense. He never averaged a lot of yards (4.8 per carry over his career), but he's ideal for grinding out the clock and chewing up the field.
Jones is also very aggressive in pass protection and has shown himself to be very good at picking up blitzers.
There are injury concerns with Jones, as he missed most of 2013 with a left knee injury. He seemed to have recovered well in 2014, though.
150th Overall: Kevin White, Cornerback, TCU
White's ability to play zone coverage and stay on the best receivers in the Big 12 makes him an enticing pick here for Miami.
The fact that he plays bigger than his size (5'9", 183 lbs) is what will draw the most attention, especially since he plays well as a boundary corner.
Round 6
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191st Overall: Tavaris Barnes, Defensive End, Clemson
One thing to keep in mind is the fact that Barnes played on an excellent Clemson defense, and one of the knocks on him was the fact that he wasn't on the field too often.
When you have depth like Clemson did, that's bound to happen.
Barnes would be in the same situation in Miami, but he could contribute immediately in the same way that the Dolphins used Terrence Fede and Chris McCain, putting him on the field on certain pass-rushing situations while developing him long-term.
Statistics provided by Sports-Reference.com/cfb. Combine information courtesy of NFL.com.
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