NFL draft prospects will rise and fall during the next three months but this much is already clear, and it’s good news for the Dolphins: This draft has a bunch of defensive linemen who are projected, at least initially, to go between 10 and 25.
The Dolphins, picking 13, badly need more quality ends and tackles after a season in which Miami finished 31st against the run and 29th in sacks with just 31. Defensive line will be a Dolphins priority in the draft and throughout the offseason.
With Ohio State end Nick Bosa and Alabama tackle Quinnen Williams considered likely top-four picks, here’s a look at the defensive linemen projected to go anywhere from five to the second round, with the Dolphins expected to look closely at all of them (and we include some expected to be picked after Miami’s selection in case the Dolphins trade down for more picks):
u25aa Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver.