Miami Dolphins: Reviewing the 2002 NFL Draft for the Franchise
August 1, 2011Miami Dolphins: Reviewing the 2002 NFL Draft for the Franchise
The Miami Dolphins are known for there long and successful history that goes back to the 1970s.
In 2002 Dave Wannstedt was in his second season coaching the team. The Miami Dolphins went into the draft with five draft picks.
I will be grading each pick based on the players overall performance in a Dolphins uniform and their overall NFL performance.
Here are the grades for the 2002 Miami Dolphins draft.
Seth McKinney: 3rd Round, Pick 90
Years with the Dolphins: Four
Years in the league: Seven
Stats as a Dolphin: 61 games played and two fumble recoveries
Accomplishments: None
McKinney was a decent offensive lineman his four seasons for Miami until having to undergo neck surgery in 2006. He then went on to play two more seasons for the Cleveland Browns and one for the Buffalo Bills.
Grade with the Dolphins: C
Overall NFL grade: D
Randy McMichael: 4th Round, Pick 114
Years with the Dolphins: Five
Years in the league: Nine and active
Stats as a Dolphin: 80 games played, 283 receptions, 3,096 receiving yards, and 18 receiving touchdowns
Accomplishments: None
McMichael holds the Dolphins rookie tight end record for touchdown receptions with four. In 2003 he finished fourth in tight ends with 598 receiving yards. He is also ranked first all-time for Dolphins tight ends for receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. Unfortunately ever since he left Miami in 2006 he has not been nearly as good on any other team he's played on.
Grade with the Dolphins: B
Overall NFL grade: C
Omare Lowe: 5th Round, Pick 161
Years with the Dolphins: One
Years in the league: Six
Stats with the Dolphins: One game played
Accomplishments: None
Lowe was an NFL journeyman playing for several different teams but only starting one game in his entire career. He only played in one game for the Miami Dolphins before being cut.
Grade with the Dolphins: F
Overall NFL grade: F
Sam Simmons: 5th Round, Pick 170
Years with the Dolphins: One
Years in the league: One
Stats as a Dolphin: 11 games played and 164 return yards
Accomplishments: None
Simmons was drafted as a wide receiver but for the 11 games he played in he was used as a return specialist. Contributed almost nothing to this team and that's the reason he gets the same grade as Omare Lowe.
Grade with the Dolphins: F
Overall NFL grade: F
Leonard Henry: 7th Round, Pick 241
Years with the Dolphins: One
Years in the league: One
Stats as a Dolphin: Six games played and 141 rushing yards
Accomplishments: None
Henry was drafted in the seventh round so I can't be too hard on him but other than having 41 career attempts in four games, he didn't do much.
Grade with the Dolphins: D
Overall NFL grade: D