6 Undrafted Free Agents Most Likely to Make Miami Dolphins' Roster in 2012

Following the 2012 NFL draft, the Miami Dolphins inked 16 undrafted free agents to contracts. 

Realistically, only a handful of these players will ever make an NFL roster, but there just might be a few diamonds in the rough waiting for their chance to break through. 

Two Dolphins' stars, Davone Bess and Cameron Wake, both went undrafted, as did other big names like Victor Cruz, Wes Welker and Arian Foster. 

Is there another Cam Wake or Wes Welker in this year's undrafted class?

Here's a look at which six undrafted Dolphins might crack the roster this year. 

Jeff Fuller, Wide Receiver, Texas A&M

The most notable undrafted free agent to sign with the Dolphins is former Texas A&M wide receiver Jeff Fuller. 

In 2010, Fuller emerged as one of college football's best wideouts, reeling in 72 receptions for 1,066 yards and 12 touchdowns from Ryan Tannehill. The highlight of his season—and, ultimately, his career—came during the 2011 Cotton Bowl when he absolutely dominated Patrick Peterson. However, a lingering hamstring injury, coupled with turf toe, a concussion and a severe case of the drops, derailed his senior season. 

Given a clean bill of health, Fuller could most definitely land a spot on Miami's roster. Plus, he already knows Mike Sherman's offense and has preexisting chemistry with Tannehill. 

The Dolphins have a surplus of wideouts, so competition will be intense. If Fuller's drop issues persist then he will spend next season on the practice squad; however, if he returns to 2010 form, he just might snag a roster spot. 

Kelcie McCray, Safety, Arkansas State

Given the shoddy state of Miami's safety corps, undrafted free agent Kelcie McCray has a shot at landing a roster spot.

McCray needs to outperform Chris Clemons, Reshad Jones, Tyrone Culver or Tyrell Johnson in training camp, which isn't far-fetched.

However, McCray has to get stronger first. He weighs only 202 pounds and bench-pressed a measly 12 reps at the NFL combine. However, McCray has all summer to bulk up, and given his 4.47 speed, he could earn a spot as a special teams ace.  

Jacquies Smith, Defensive End, Missouri

If Jacquies Smith were, say, two inches taller, he would've been drafted. 

However, the former Missouri defensive end is only 6'2", 253 pounds—inadequate size for a NFL defensive end.

Smith boasts above-average athleticism for a player his size, though. He ran a 4.6 40 at Missouri's pro day and also has great instincts and gets off the line very quickly. 

Given his size, the Dolphins will probably make Smith a rush-linebacker in their 3-4 alignment. Ultimately, though, his best shot at making the team is through special teams, and he definitely has the skill set to do so. 

Jonas Gray, Running Back, Notre Dame

Reggie Bush, Daniel Thomas, Lamar Miller and Steve Slaton give the Dolphins a fantastic platoon of running backs, but none of them run particularly well in between the tackles—not even Thomas, who wasn't effective in short-yardage situations last season.

Miami signed CFL star Jerome Messam, who is a 6'3", 245-pound tank, but there's no guarantee he will successfully leap into the NFL. 

So, the Dolphins also signed former Notre Dame running back Jonas Gray, who, like Messam, is a tank. Gray weighs in at a rock-solid 5'10", 223 pounds and pumped out an impressive 31 bench press reps at Notre Dame's pro day. 

Gray's career was set back by a torn ACL, and he was never featured in the Irish's offense. However, when he was on the field, Gray showed glimpses of brilliance.

If Gray exhibits power and an ability to run in between the tackles in camp, then the Dolphins might be tempted to give him a roster spot. 

Derek Dennis, Offensive Guard, Temple

As of now, the Dolphins don't have a starting right guard. 

Will Derek Dennis become the starting right guard?

Absolutely not. 

He could earn a roster spot given Miami's lack of depth along the offensive line, though. Dennis has NFL size (6'3", 308 pounds) and power, but he struggled with durability at Temple, missing half of the 2008 season with a hyperextended elbow and missing a combined 14 games with a torn ACL in 2009 and 2010. 

Dennis has to improve his athleticism and consistency, but he definitely has the anatomy of an NFL lineman. 

Derrick Shelby, Defensive End, Utah

Former Utah defensive end Derrick Shelby is the least likely to crack Miami's roster, but he has a chance nonetheless. 

Shelby has uncanny athleticism for his 6'3", 271-pound build. He posted the third-highest vertical leap amongst defensive linemen at the NFL combine (makes him valuable on passing downs) and ran a respectable 4.8 40 at Utah's pro day. 

Moreover, he was very productive for the Utes, racking up a combined 24.5 sacks over the last three seasons. 

Shelby tore his ACL in 2009 (what's up with the Dolphins signing players with torn ACLs?), but that durability doesn't appear to be an issue. However, inconsistency, functional strength, and instincts are issues. 

If Shelby can consistently generate a pass rush in training camp, then he might—however slim the odds—earn a roster spot.