The Miami Dolphins will have the No. 8 overall pick in this year's NFL draft. This is the highest selection Miami has had in four seasons and a very important way to get the new regime started under first-year head coach Adam Gase.
It is no secret that linebacker is Miami's biggest need coming off a 6-10 season. The Dolphins were ranked 25th in total defense and 28th against the run. All three starting linebackers – Kelvin Sheppard, Koa Misi and Jelani Jenkins – were inconsistent at different points last season.