7 NFL Draft Prospects Miami Dolphins Should Be Watching at Combine

It's the final week of February, which means all 32 NFL teams and every relevant draft-eligible player has converged upon Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine.

The goal for the players is to show themselves off through interviews as well as tests of strength, skills and intellect. For the teams like the Miami Dolphins, the goal is to find players who fit the team's needs and goals.

The Dolphins have plenty of needs that can be addressed during the draft, and here are players who could fit said needs. 

This list doesn't include the obvious suspects (Danny Shelton, Denzel Perriman or Kevin White), but instead some guys you don't look at as possible players the Dolphins would draft.

Tayo Fabuluje: Guard, TCU

I'm going to recommend a few players who are tremendous gambles, and one of those is Tayo Fabuluje out of TCU. 

Fabuluje bounced between TCU and BYU throughout his college football career, which began in 2010, and had an up-and-down career that included transfers, battles with weight issues (which cost him the 2013 season) and problems at home—his mother was prosecuted for felony theft and served 15 months in jail after pleading guilty following the 2012 season, per Drew Davison of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

This has caused some to question his commitment to the game, but that is off base when you look at his tape. Not only is he a monster of a man, but he is someone who can move off the line quickly and block into the second level.

On his NFL.com combine profile, an NFC East scout had some nice things to say about Fabuluje: 

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His body language can be deceiving. When you watch him at a practice he looks like this oafish kid who doesn't care, and then when you talk to him and watch the tape you see that's not the case. I would love to see what he could do at about 335 pounds.

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For the Dolphins, Fabuluje fits as a situational guard and tackle who can eventually replace Branden Albert at left tackle, and he'd likely be available late in the draft.

He's someone the team must keep an eye on this week.

P.J. Williams: Cornerback, Florida State

The Dolphins need a cornerback, and I'd prefer if they went after someone who's physical, fast and tough. 

P.J. Williams fits that mold.

He'd have to be chosen either at the bottom of Round 1 or the top of Round 2, making him a great option if the Dolphins choose to trade down from 14. Williams would also be able to start right away, either as the second cornerback option or as a nickelback.

Williams has big plans for the combine, as he told Rana L. Cash of Sporting News: "I'm going to put on a show. I know I'm gonna do good."

The Dolphins should be ready to watch the show, popcorn in hand. On a secondary that needs help, Williams would be a great pick.

Gerod Holliman: Free Safety, Louisville

Here's a player I'm debating because his upside is so high—but his downside is so low.

Louisville's Gerod Holliman has great ball-hawking skills and always manages to be at the right place at the right time to make the play.

There's just one problem: His tackling skills are lacking.

On a team like the Dolphins that has had tackling problems, this could be an issue. So why do I recommend Holliman?

You can't teach the type of instincts he has. A player like that comes around once every five to 10 years. Holliman also plays at a position of need for the Dolphins and could help improve the secondary when paired up with Reshad Jones. 

But the tackling issues, which an NFL scout told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Bob McGinn (h/t NFL.com's Chase Goodbread) were "horrible," scare me a little bit.

Because of this, I'd like to see more of Holliman in the combine, and the Dolphins should feel the same way.

Trae Waynes: Cornerback, Michigan State

Why should the Dolphins take an extra look at the best cornerback in the draft, a player who might not even be there for them?

The team needs a corner, and while I'm not a huge fan of Miami looking at a cornerback in the first round, I wouldn't mind it if that player was Trae Waynes.

Waynes has the height, skill and attributes I want in a cornerback, and he wouldn't just be the next No. 2 cornerback for the Dolphins but their top corner for years to come.

That's an investment worth making with Brent Grimes getting older. Grimes would serve as the perfect mentor for Waynes, too, as he could work with him on playing in a zone-coverage scheme.

I'm not saying this is the ideal pick, but it's one I would have no issue with.

Marcus Peters: Cornerback, Washington

In Marcus Peters, you have a player who has exactly what the Dolphins are looking for at cornerback.

He works best in zone coverage yet can be physical when needed. He closes out well on throws and does a tremendous job when he has to fight for the ball.

There are his personal issues, though, as his immaturity wound up getting him kicked off the team at Washington. He seemed to have too many run-ins with the coaching staff at Washington for my liking.

I'd only be interested in drafting him if he slips out of Round 1 (which is not how I feel about another player on this list despite the fact that player's issues might be a bit worse), but he's certainly worth a look.

Nick Boyle: Tight End, Delaware

The Dolphins might lose Charles Clay this offseason—a possibility I'd rather not think about, but one that will likely be considered.

How should the team go about replacing Clay? The draft would be the best way. 

Delaware tight end Nick Boyle is a player who could not only replace Clay but also complement him as well if he chooses to come back.

At 6'6", 270 pounds, Boyle is a big target for the red zone, but he also has plenty of athleticism to work with throughout the field.

His blocking isn't ideal, but there is plenty of room for improvement. He is a strong man who can hurdle low tackle attempts, and his hands are what make him a great pick.

This isn't just someone I want the team to look at in Indianapolis, I want to see Nick Boyle as a Miami Dolphin next season.

Dorial Green-Beckham: Wide Receiver, Missouri

Despite the off-the-field issues surrounding Dorial Green-Beckham, he's my favorite player in the draft, the best wide receiver fit for the Dolphins and the man they must speak to and look for in Indianapolis. 

Because of Green-Beckham's past issues, there really is no telling where he will go in the draft. He has top-five talent, but there could be a scenario where the Dolphins could actually afford to pass on him in Round 1 and select him in Round 2.

I'm not that patient; I would like to do as much homework as possible and find out more about him.

Green-Beckham's childhood wasn't what you would call an easy one. He was in and out of foster homes before his high school coach adopted him.

Upon getting to Missouri, Green-Beckham had his share of problems: He was charged with marijuana possession and investigated for a reported incident involving his then-girlfriend where he allegedly pushed her friend down the stairs (he was never charged).

Green-Beckham elected to go to Oklahoma after being kicked off the Missouri football team, and while he never played a down for the Sooners, head coach Bob Stoops praised the receiver: 

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He had great character through here, did well in classes, worked hard for us. I believe in young people and helping them improve and move forward in a positive direction. Dorial contributed to us in a positive way.

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Keep in mind, Green-Beckham never played a down for Stoops.

The Dolphins tend to avoid troubled players, but this year, an exception should be made. If Green-Beckham is added to this team, Miami's offense will become one of the best in the NFL.

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