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Exploring the Dolphins' late-round additions and the mess at backup quarterback | Miami Herald

A six-pack of Dolphins notes:

u25aa Sixth- and seventh-round picks naturally face longer odds in making an NFL roster and sticking around longterm, unless you’re a punter or kicker.

But the college productivity of two defensive players selected by Miami late in the draft shouldn’t be overlooked.

Keep an eye on Southern Mississippi cornerback Cornell Armstrong, the sixth-round pick. According to PFF, he allowed just 17 of 46 passes thrown against him to be caught in 2017, with a 52.5 passer rating in his coverage area. He can play slot or boundary.

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