In fantasy football during the 2017 NFL season, if you had a tight end playing the Miami Dolphins, then he had to be in your starting lineup. While fantasy football doesn't influence the NFL Draft, of course, it does illustrate why the Dolphins plan to use defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick at safety after selecting him with the 11th choice in the 2018 NFL Draft.
Opposing tight ends caught 94 passes for 1,034 yards and 10 touchdowns against Miami as the Dolphins gave up the most receptions, second-most yards and second-most touchdowns to tight ends in the NFL in 2017.