The 2022 NFL draft, which will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, is just days away, and the Miami Dolphins have only four selections to add young players to their roster during the event.
With all of the moves on offense that general manager Chris Grier made this offseason, Miami didn’t really add much to the other side of the ball. They returned nearly all of their linebackers, but they should still be looking to upgrade at the position if they can.
The Dolphins may not have a draft pick in every round, but because they could obviously trade up, these are seven linebackers that they could consider drafting, one in each round.
First round – Devin Lloyd, Utah
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Here’s what NFL analyst Lance Zierlein wrote about Lloyd:
“Highly productive and highly physical, Lloyd could create interesting discussions in draft rooms as teams work through his process versus production. Lloyd can be a little inconsistent with early diagnosis and fit recognition and unorthodox in how he flows to the football. With that said, he has a stat sheet full of production in every major category, including 43 tackles for loss over the last three seasons. He plays with the willful demeanor of an NFL alpha linebacker and is sneaky talented as a rusher either blitzing or aligning off the edge. Lloyd will make plenty of plays and should become a good starter as an inside or strong-side linebacker, but inconsistent process could limit his consistency.”
Second round – Quay Walker, Georgia
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Here’s what Zierlein wrote about Walker:
“Walker had to wait his turn at Georgia, but he has become a well-schooled, instinctive linebacker ready for the NFL game. He has good size and clear eyes from the second level, with a talent for recognizing play design. He plays disciplined, team-oriented football but is unlikely to become a top-level…
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