Chris Perkins: Top 10 players available for Dolphins on Day 3 of the draft

MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins enter Day 3 of the NFL draft with boxes checked for best player available (BPA) but not for filling needs, specifically at edge rusher.

Here are the Dolphins’ top options for the final day of the draft (in no particular order):

Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee

McCoy (6 foot, 188 pounds), a projected first- or second-round pick who sustained a knee injury in January 2025 and missed the season, has become one of the biggest stories of the draft because of how far he’s slipped. He’s got good skills but the knee injury is a major concern.

Keionte Scott, CB, Miami

Scott (5-11, 183), who projects as a nickel/slot, is a playmaker, evidenced by 2 INT return TDs, 13 TFL (tackles for loss), 5.0 sacks, 2 FF (forced fumbles) and 5 PBU (passes broken up).

Cole Payton, QB, North Dakota State

Payton (6-3, 232), a dual-threat QB, comes from a small school but the same one that produced Carson Wentz, Easton Stick, Trey Lance and Dolphins QB Cam Miller. Payton had 16 TDs and 4 INTs to go along with 777 rushing yards and 13 TDs.

Dani Dennis-Sutton, Edge rusher, Penn State

Dennis-Sutton (6-6, 256) is a big player who recorded 42 tackles, 8.5 sacks, 12 TFLs, 3 blocked kicks and 3 FF. He’s a tough, edge-setter who doesn’t have strong pass rush skills. He’s not a playmaker but can be disruptive.

LT Overton, Edge rusher, Alabama

Overton (6-3, 274), who is long-armed and tough, totaled 42 tackles, 4.0 sacks and 6 TFLs. He has the versatility to move inside. He’s a good run defender although his game could use polish in most areas.