The Miami Dolphins finished 2017 with a 6-10 record and will look to rebuild its team in the NFL Draft. Miami enters 2018 with $9.7 million in cap space, which is the 4th fewest in the NFL, which means finding impact players in the draft is critical to their success. The Dolphins have the 11th pick in the NFL draft and have plenty of holes that need to be filled.
Here are three players the Dolphins could target in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
1.) Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma
Until the Dolphins find a reliable quarterback, Miami will not win games. Ryan Tannehill missed the 2017 season with a torn ACL and Matt Moore and Jay Cutler played horrible. So why not draft the Heisman trophy winner? Baker can handle the spotlight in Miami because he thrives in big moments and loves the attention. Baker the last three seasons at Oklahoma had 117 passing touchdowns and 20 interceptions. Also, Mayfield said he wants to play for Miami.
2.) Tremaine Edmunds, LB, Virginia Tech
The Dolphins need to add talented depth at the linebacker position and Tremaine Edmunds would be a great fit. His NFL Draft stock is soaring due to his size-speed skill set, plus athletic ability. He led the Hokies with 109 tackles, adding 5.5 sacks, 14 tackles for loss, and three forced fumbles this past season.
3. ) Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame
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The Dolphins had one of the worst offensive lines in the league last season and will look to upgrade it in free agency or the draft. McGlinchey is regarded as the best offensive lineman in the 2018 class and if he slips to the Dolphins they should consider drafting him. McGlinchey was named a Walter Camp First-Team All-American.
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