The 2015 NFL Draft is just a few days away, and there’s plenty of reason to be excited about the festivities in Chicago if you’re a Miami Dolphins fan. Here’s our breakdown of everything Dolphins fans need to know heading into draft week.
Dolphins "Covet" Todd Gurley
Miami is looking to find their running back of the future in the draft, and they've targeting Georgia running back Todd Gurley as they guy they want, according to ProFootballTalk:
When Georgia running back Todd Gurley got good news at the medical re-check recently, it cemented his status as a first-rounder (such that he wasn’t already).
And as we get closer to the 2015 NFL Draft, it’s looking more and more likely he’s going in the top half of the first round.
Via Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald, the Dolphins “covet” Gurley, which might mean the floor for his torn ACL-triggered fall could be the 14th overall pick.
“He’s a talent. He’s definitely a player that his ability stands out and shines,” Dolphins assistant general manager Eric Stokes said. “He’s an exciting guy to watch. We’ve enjoyed working through that process with him and seeing him. From there, we’ll see where things shake out.”
Will Miami Trade Down In The First Round?
If Gurley is off the board, Miami Herald writer Greg Cote thinks that could lead to the team trading the pick:
This year, Miami has no one clear, pressing need for the 14th overall pick. That adds intrigue. Also, the Fins are far more likely to draft a skill-position player than a blocker. That adds excitement.
The Dolphins, of course, offer no clue to their intentions. At Friday’s annual pre-draft media session, subterfuge reigned. The modus operandi for executive VP of football ops Mike Tannebaum and general manager Dennis Hickey is to deny no possibility.
To hear them tell it, the Dolphins might trade up, might trade down, might trade sideways, might stay put, might draft for offense, might draft for defense, might know who they really want, but definitely won’t tell you.
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