Miami Dolphins 2012 Draft: New Second-Round Targets After Day One

After a blistering first round that saw them take Ryan Tannehill with the No. 8 pick, the Dolphins find themselves potentially staring at a bunch of first-round talent with their second pick at 42. 

They could not have asked to be in a better position. According to The Miami Herald, Miami tried to get back into the first round for somebody, and it is likely a player on this list.

Here are some guys they could be looking at with their second-round pick:

Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford

Of all the projected first-rounders that fell out of the draft, Martin might be the most shocking. The big tackle protected Andrew Luck's blind side in college, but he has been thoroughly outshined all draft season by fellow lineman David DeCastro, who also fell a bit to 24.

Miami has penciled Lydon Murtha into the right tackle slot after Marc Colombo retired—contrary to popular belief, Colombo was not playing while retired last season—but Martin is a quality tackle they might not be able to pass up.

Rueben Randle, WR, LSU

Randle has great size and hands. The problem is he is underdeveloped coming out of LSU. His route tree is limited, and he is a bit raw. 

Some had Randle rising into the first round in recent weeks, but the wacky first round shut its doors to the talented receiver. The Dolphins might take a look if he is around with their pick, but they may have higher priorities.

Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina

Questions about the big receiver's work ethic and weight issues came back to bite him in the first round, though he had been widely seen as falling out of the first round in recent weeks. 

Jeffery is a top receiver in the class according to some, including Bleacher Report's own Matt Miller. Drafting him might help salvage Miami's overall draft grade from the draft guru, who gave them an 'F' for the Tannehill pick. As for whether Miami should take him, it depends on which Jeffery they think they will be getting—the stud junior or the fat senior.

Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford

The likelihood Fleener will make it past the Colts or some other team does not trade up for him is slim, depending on who you talk to, but anything goes in this strange draft.

He brings great athleticism and a big-time seam threat to the table. The ability to draft the "best player at skill position X" in the second round is a good thing, right?

Amini Silatolu, OG/OT, Midwestern State

I put Silatolu here in my final mock draft for the Dolphins, and there is a good chance they will draft him or another offensive lineman with this pick.

Silatolu is an athletic lineman projected to play guard at the next level. This is ideal for the zone-blocking scheme the Dolphins are implementing for the offensive line. 

Courtney Upshaw, DE/OLB, Alabama

Upshaw is giving Martin a run for his money for the most shocking drop out of the first round. Questions about athleticism linger, but Upshaw is a great player at a premium position. At one time, Upshaw was a popular pick for Miami in the first round, alongside Riley Reiff.

Pass-rusher is still a position of need, and Upshaw would provide versatility, having played several positions along the front seven with Alabama. He is a hard-nosed player whom Miami could use opposite Cameron Wake

Cordy Glenn, OG/OT, Georgia

The big man out of Georgia lacks a mean streak, but is that the only reason he fell out of the first? Glenn is a versatile lineman, bringing great athleticism for his size. Again, with Miami switching to the ZBS on the offensive line, Glenn might be high up on their list for the second-round pick.

Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech

If any receiver is going to replace Brandon Marshall in this draft for Miami, it is Stephen Hill. He possesses the size and speed they will be missing from Marshall, without the off-field issues to boot. Whether he fits Philbin's offense is a different issue, however. 

The former Yellow Jacket is raw coming out of college, mostly due to playing receiver in a spread-option run offense. He caught just 28 passes last season, though he averaged a whopping 29.3 yards per catch. A 4.36 40 at 6'3" is quite tempting, experience aside. He is also a great downfield blocker as a result of his experience in that run-oriented offense.

With all the talent lying around, there is a serious chance Hill makes it to Miami's pick. He would not be a bad choice.

Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama

Yes, Jenkins has character flags that are the only reason he fell out of the first, but he is arguably the best cover corner in the draft, as Greg Cosell opines. The likelihood Ireland would take a potential headache after getting rid of Brandon Marshall, however, is low.

Andre Branch, DE, Clemson

Branch may be the best pass-rusher left on the board. If many of the players listed above are gone, Miami could certainly go this route.

Vinny Curry, DE, Marshall

With the incredible amount of talent left for Miami, Curry may be too far down their draft board to take unless they somehow move back in the second round.