The Miami Dolphins are in position to land the No. 3 pick in the 2020 NFL draft, but they will have to fend off several teams also in need of a franchise quarterback.
The Dolphins (2-9) trail the Cincinnati Bengals (0-11) and New York Giants (2-9) in the chase for the top pick. The Washington Redskins (2-9) are also in the mix.
Still, the Dolphins ultimately control their destiny atop the draft order _ even after a brief two-game win streak earlier in November _ with remaining games against the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, Giants, Bengals and New England Patriots.
With their top pick, the Dolphins are expected to select their starting quarterback of the future.
Heading the list of top prospects is Heisman Trophy front-runner and LSU standout Joe Burrow, who likely will be taken by the Bengals if they manage to hold onto the top pick.
If the Dolphins lose their final five games, they could secure the No. 2 pick, which could land them dynamic pass rusher Chase Young if the Bengals draft Burrow, an Ohio native, and pick a quarterback with a later pick.
The Dolphins _ who also own first-round picks belonging to the Pittsburgh Steelers (22) and Houston Texans (25) _ will surely keep tabs on oft-injured Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, whose hip injury is a cause for concern.
If the Dolphins decide to play it safe, quarterbacks like Justin Herbert, Jake Fromm, Jalen Hurts and Jacob Eason could be possibilities.
But other NFL teams certainly will be in the mix for a quarterback next April.
Here's how the Dolphins compare to other NFL teams in the QB market:
