The Miami Dolphins have put their faith in Jay Ajayi this season. With the departure of Lamar Miller, Miami needed a new starting running back and they have chosen second year player Jay Ajayi. With no real competition on the roster for Ajayi, and no quality depth at the position, Miami needs Ajayi to remain healthy at all costs.
Heading into the draft there was much speculation about the running back position. Miami was predicted to be in the running for Ezekiel Elliot, a dynamic runner, out of OSU, who could come in and start right away. When Elliot was drafted by Dallas, Miami changed course to select a change of pace back for Jay Ajayi.