Chris Perkins: Top 10 players available for Dolphins in Rounds 4-7 of NFL draft
MIAMI GARDENS — Here’s a list of the Top 10 players the Miami Dolphins could select on Saturday’s third and final day of the NFL draft, which is Rounds 4-7.
As a reminder, the Dolphins have four picks left (unless they acquire more) — one in the fifth round (No. 158), two in the sixth (Nos. 184 and 198), and one in the seventh (No. 241).
Some of these picks are better for the fourth round, and some are better for the seventh. Also, many of these picks are best player available as opposed to filling a specific need.
And because the Dolphins tend to go local with late-round picks, this list leans toward locals.
Matt Lee, C, University of Miami
Lee (6-4, 301), a transfer from UCF, excels in pass protection. The Dolphins are loaded at interior offensive line but there’s still a feeling they might get more help through the draft.
Leonard Taylor III, DT, University of Miami
Taylor (6-3, 303) has questions about his motor but not about his talent. The Dolphins might be seeking defensive tackle help to replace Christian Wilkins.
Tommy Eichenberg, LB, Ohio State
Eichenberg (6-2, 233), the brother of Dolphins center/guard Liam Eichenberg, was an All America selection. Miami doesn’t necessarily need an inside linebacker, but depth and special teams are also considerations.
Javion Cohen, G, University of Miami
Cohen (6-4, 324) is big and athletic. The Alabama transfer would be among a plethora of Dolphins interior offensive linemen.
Jack Westover, TE, Washington
Westover (6-3, 243) had 46 receptions for 433 yards and four toucdowns. The Dolphins signed Jonnu Smith but he might not necessarily be the No. 3 receiver.
Braiden McGregor, Edge, Michigan
McGregor (6-5, 257) has good size and while he only had 4.5 sacks, 3.5 of those came over his final five games.
Jarvis Brownlee Jr., CB, Louisville
Brownlee (5-10, 194) is an aggressive player with slot and boundary capabilities, and he’s local, having attended Carol City High School.
Tez Walker, WR, North Carolina
Walker (6-2, 193) ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash at the combine, which means he’s fast. That’s a major requirement for the Dolphins.
Cody Schrader, RB, Missouri
Schrader (5-9, 202) has good feet and next-level elusiveness. And he has good hands. Size is a major problem.
Qwan’Tez Stiggers, CB, No college
Stiggers (5-11, 203) is a relative unknown because he didn’t play college football. But he’s an athletic freak who had an outstanding pro day in Atlanta, which the Dolphins attended.