Everything Miami Dolphins fans need to know heading into the 2020 NFL Draft.
VITALS
Head Coach: Brian Flores
General Manager: Chris Grier
2019 Record: 5-11
2020 DRAFT PICKS
1 (5)
1 (18, from Steelers)
1 (26, from Texans)
2 (39)
2 (56, from Saints)
3 (70)
4 (141, compensatory pick)
5 (153, from Cardinals)
5 (154, from Steelers)
5 (173, from Broncos)
6 (185)
7 (227, from Colts)
7 (246, from Chiefs)
7 (251, compensatory pick)
TEAM NEEDS
Quarterback
The Josh Rosen experiment didn’t work out, and Ryan Fitzpatrick is not a long-term answer as a starting quarterback, so the Dolphins will look to draft a quarterback in the first round this year. Given their abundance of draft picks, it wouldn’t be surprising at all to see them trade up from their fifth overall spot to secure their franchise signal-caller.
Offensive Tackle
The Dolphins signed Ereck Flowers and Ted Karras to improve their interior offensive line, but they’re still weak at both tackle spots. Assuming their first pick is used on a quarterback, they should look to use their next pick on some who can protect him.
Safety
Running back stands out as another major need, but with Jordan Howard now in the fold as at least a quality committee option, the Dolphins can focus a bit more on the safety position, where depth is lacking and long-time starter Reshad Jones is no longer on the team. With six picks in the top 70 of the draft, expect one of those selections to be use on a safety.
TOP TARGETS
Tua Tagovailoa | QB | Alabama
Justin Herbert | QB | Oregon
Josh Jones | OT | Houston
Xavier McKinney | S | Alabama
D’Andre Swift | RB | Georgia
