As the Miami Dolphins close the regular season, much of the focus will naturally center on New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and the broader implications of his rapid rise. For Miami, however, one of the most important individual evaluations in this season finale resides on the opposite side of the ball, anchored in the middle of the defensive front.
It's been a rather quiet year for Miami as a whole, with few players gaining attention, but first-round pick Kenneth Grant has quietly turned the final month of his first NFL campaign into a meaningful statement about both his present impact and long-term value to the Dolphins’ defensive identity.