The Miami Dolphins have five picks in the second and third rounds of the NFL draft, including one in the second round at No. 43. General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley are making their draft decisions for the first time.
Key points
Dolphins have five picks on Day 2 of the NFL draft
One pick in the second round at No. 43
Four picks in the third round at Nos. 75, 87, 90, and 94
General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley are first-time drafters
Keionte Scott is a top available player
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Keionte ScottMiami Dolphins
MIAMI GARDENS ā The Miami Dolphins enter Fridayās second and third rounds of the NFL draft with five picks ā one in the second round (No. 43) and four in the third round (Nos. 75, 87, 90 and 94).
General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley are in charge of a draft for the first time in their careers, and you could argue what they do Friday is just as important as what they did Thursday in the first round.
Here are the top 20 players available for the Dolphins:
Keionte Scott, CB, Miami
Scott (5 foot 11, 183 pounds), 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).
Keylan Rutledge, G-C, Georgia Tech
Rutledge (6-3, 315), a RG, is a quality run blocker but his pass protection needs work. Regardless, heās strong, tough, and maintains blocks once he gets his hands on a defender.
Gennings Dunker, G-C, Iowa
Dunker (6-5, 319), who gained a measure of cult-like fame due to his mullet haircut and red hair, is a RT who had played RG and projects as an interior offensive lineman. Heās a good run blocker who anchors well.
Stukes (6-0, 190) is a top-notch athlete with 4.4-second 40-yard dash speed to go along with 4 INTs. But heās also versatile as he can play deep, shallow or at the line of scrimmage. Heās a sixth-year senior and regarded as a true football nut (in a good way) and studious.
Bernard (6-1, 206) is a versatile weapon who projects as WR2 or WR3 while taking most of his snaps from the slot. Totaled 64 receptions for 862 yards and 7 TDs. Doesnāt have blazing speed (4.48-second 40-yard dash) but is fast enough.
Bisontis (6-5, 315), a LG, has good hands, good feet and lots of toughness. Pass protection is good enough. Bisontis projects as a Day 1 starter but itās unclear whether he can also play center, which would increase his value.
Emmanuel Pregnon, G-C, Oregon
Pregnon (6-4, 314) is mostly a LG although heās played on both sides. He has good hands and lower-body strength which he uses well as a run blocker. Heās got good nastiness and offers versatility.
Clark (6-0, 188) is a ballhawk, as his 4 INT last year (two returned for TDs) and 10 INTs over the past three years attest. He has good cover skills and is a willing tackler despite being a bit small for the position.
Fields (6-4, 218) is a big WR who uses physicality more than finesse. He had 55 receptions for 808 yards and 5 TDs, often going to get the ball. Heās best suited to serve as a complementary WR.
Stowers (6-3, 239) won the Mackey Award (nationās best TE) and the Campbell Trophy (academic Heisman). He had 62 receptions for 769 yards and 4 TDs. Heās a receiving TE who doesnāt have strong blocking skills.
Chris Bell, WR, Louisville
Bell (6-1, 222) is a big, talented WR who had 72 receptions for 917 yards and 6 TDs but sustained a torn ACL on Nov. 22 against SMU. Bell is reportedly ahead of schedule in his rehab. He had nine receptions for 136 yards and 2 TDs in Louisvilleās 24-21 upset win over Miami.
Delp (6-4, 245) totaled 20 receptions for 261 yards and 1 TD last season. He played two seasons under standout TE Brock Bowers. Thereās a thought Delp might be a better pro than college player.
Hecht (6-4, 303), a fifth-year senior and former walk-on who didnāt earn a scholarship until his junior year, might be the best center in the draft. Heās athletic and strong with good hands but, for what itās worth, has short arms.
Elijah Sarratt, WR, Indiana
Sarratt (6-2, 210) had a FBS-leading 15 TDs to go along with 65 receptions and 835 yards. Heās not fast but heās good at back-shoulder receptions and teammates nicknamed him āWaffle Houseā because heās always open.
Malik Muhammad, CB, Texas
Muhammad (6-0, 182) is long, athletic and fast, but heās not especially strong, which is a problem against bigger WRs. Heās a willing tackler. Muhammad is an outside CB, which is a Dolphins need.
Sam Roush, TE, Stanford
Roush (6-6, 267) is the best blocking, or āY,ā TE in the draft. Despite that label he totaled 49 receptions for 545 yards and 2 TDs. A tough, physical player, Roush shined at the NFL scouting combine.
Brazzell (6-4, 198) had an impressive season with 62 receptions, 1,017 yards and 9 TDs. A long strider who can use his length to get the ball, Brazzell is good at many things but not great at anything. He can catch passes short, intermediate and deep.
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo
McNeil-Warren (6-3, 201) posted 77 tackles, 5 PBUs, 5.5 TFLs and 3 FF (forced fumbles). Heās tall and long but heāll come up and make hits. HEās good in coverage vs. TEs and RBs.
Colton Hood, CB, Tennessee
Hood (5-11, 193) is long-armed and fast, skills that he used to total 50 tackles, 4.5 TFLs and 8 PBUs. After playing at Auburn and Colorado, Hood found a home at Tennessee. He has shown heās a willing tackler.
Miller (6-6, 317) established a school record for career offensive snaps (3,778). Heās technically sound with good feet but his hands are lacking. His assets include high football IQ and high character.
Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State
Johnson (6-0, 193) can play inside or outside and is a good tackler, all skills that he used to 49 tackles, 9 PBUs and 4 INTs. He excels in man coverage and didnāt allow any TDs last season. He could have trouble with bigger players.
Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
Terrell (5-10, 186) had 9 PBUs, 5 FFs, 4.5 TFLs and 3.0 sacks last season. He can play outside or inside He is best at man coverage and has shown heās willing to come up to make tackles.
