2012 NFL Draft: The Best Fit for the Miami Dolphins at Every Position

Few teams have more holes to fill than the Miami Dolphins entering the 2012 NFL draft. 

Save left tackle, center, nose tackle and linebacker, the Dolphins need help at every other position. 

It's unrealistic for Miami to address all of their needs in the draft alone, but the Dolphins can still make substantial improvements to their roster. 

Each of the players in this slideshow are ideal fits for Miami's schemes, and each should be available when the 'Fins figure to address each position. 

Quarterback: Ryan Tannehill (Texas A&M)

Although I still don't believe the Dolphins will draft Ryan Tannehill with the eighth overall pick, no other quarterback (besides Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III) fits into Miami's offense better. 

Tannehill excelled in Mike Sherman's West Coast offense at Texas A&M, and he possesses the athleticism and accuracy to succeed in a similar system at the next level. 

Tannehill's preexisting relationship with Sherman—who is now Miami's offensive coordinator—makes him an even greater fit for the Dolphins. 

Running Back: Isaiah Pead (Cincinnati)

With Reggie Bush, Daniel Thomas and Steve Slaton already on board, the Dolphins might not draft a running back. But Bush is entering the final year of his contract, Thomas had a disappointing rookie season and Slaton is a wild card whose role is still up in the air. 

The uncertainty surrounding Miami's running back corps might persuade Jeff Ireland to draft another, and Cincinnati's Isaiah Pead is the best fit. 

In the West Coast offense, running backs play a major role in the passing game. Pead is one of, if not the best pass-catching back in this year's draft class. And he should be available in the third or fourth round, which is the earliest the Dolphins will take a running back. 

Wide Receiver: Kendall Wright (Baylor)

Barring a Justin Blackmon free-fall, the earliest I can envision the Dolphins drafting a wide receiver is the second round. 

There, Kendall Wright should be on the board, and he'd fit in well with the Dolphins' offense. LSU's Rueben Randle is probably a better fit, but I don't think he'll be on the board this late. 

Anyway, Wright excels in racking up yards after the catch (a key trait of a West Coast offense wideout), has the speed to slip behind secondaries and caught 108 passes for Baylor last season. 

Tight End: Orson Charles (Georgia)

In a dream scenario, the Dolphins could grab Coby Fleener early in the second round. He's a stud prospect, but I think he'll go in the first round.

Instead, the Dolphins can opt for a great consolation prize in the third round (if he's still available), Georgia's Orson Charles.

Charles is a dynamic seam-threat tight end who can add another dimension to the Dolphins' offense. He's a little bit undersized at 6'2", 251 pounds, but he—like Justin Blackmon—plays bigger than his size. 

Offensive Tackle: Brandon Mosley (Auburn)

Auburn's Brandon Mosley is projected as a middle-round pick, but he definitely has starter potential. 

He's a converted tight end who has the athleticism required of a West Coast offense lineman, boasts a 6'5", 314-pound frame (meets Jeff Ireland's size criteria), has long arms and started on a national championship team. 

The Dolphins will most likely draft at least one offensive lineman, and Mosley makes a great deal of sense in the fourth round. 

Offensive Guard: Tony Bergstrom (Utah)

Now that the Dolphins are implementing a new offensive scheme, they will no longer target massive offensive linemen. Instead, Miami will target offensive linemen who are huge and athletic. 

Assuming Miami waits until the middle-to-late rounds of the draft to pick up a lineman, Utah's Tony Bergstrom makes for a great fit. 

Bergstrom is 6'5", 313 pounds, started three seasons for Utah and has the versatility to line up at guard or tackle. He underwhelmed at the combine, but if Bergstrom can get stronger and retain his athleticism, then he could become a starter down the road. 

Defensive Lineman: Quinton Coples (North Carolina)

The Dolphins desperately need a pass-rusher, and Quinton Coples has the anatomy of a dominant NFL player.

Concerns about his work ethic and passion are valid, but don't overemphasize them. Coples was a disruptive force when he was on the field, and Kacy Rodgers, Miami's defensive line coach, habitually gets the most out of his players.  

Coples has the versatility to line up and generate pressure from defensive tackle and defensive end, which makes him a perfect fit for Miami's hybrid defense. 

Linebacker: Jake Bequette (Arkansas)

Arkansas' Jake Bequette is a 6'5", 275-pound defensive end-rush linebacker who registered 10 sacks last season.

He was a four-year starter and a two-time team captain, and Pro Football Weekly's scouting report says that Bequette "will become a star if he becomes half the player he thinks he will be."

It's tough to gauge exactly where Bequette will be drafted, but if he's around in the third or fourth round, he's an ideal target. 

Cornerback: Brandon Boykin (Georgia)

Georgia's Brandon Boykin is an electric athlete who can make an immediate contribution on defense and in the return game. 

Boykin has experience defending wide receivers in the slot and on the outside, and his skill and versatility would be welcome on Miami's thin secondary. 

He has already suffered two concussions, a broken leg and needs to bulk up, but he's a dynamic player who the Dolphins should definitely target if he's available in the third round. 

Safety: George Iloka (Boise State)

Given the shoddy state of Miami's safeties corps, there's a very good chance Jeff Ireland drafts on within the first three rounds of the draft. 

If the Dolphins draft a safety, then it'll most likely happen in the third round. And if George Iloka is on the board then, the 'Fins will be hard-pressed to pass on him. 

Iloka is a rare and unique prospect. He's built like a linebacker and has the athleticism of a defensive back. The Dolphins have struggled to contain opposing tight ends for years, and things won't get any easier as players like Jimmy Graham and Rob Gronkowski emerge. 

Iloka has the potential to shut those freakishly athletic tight ends down, and that alone makes him a great fit for the 'Fins.