By the end of this week, the Miami Dolphins will have added players to their roster through the 2023 NFL draft to fill some of their biggest needs for the present and/or future.
At this point, general manager Chris Grier only has four picks to work with, but that doesn’t mean he’ll leave the three-day event with four players, as he’s been known to make some draft-day trades if needed.
While we wait for the Dolphins to officially be on the clock, we used Pro Football Focus’ mock draft simulator to once again project what Miami might do during the draft.
Here’s what we decided to do:
Dolphins send: pick No. 51
Dolphins receive: pick Nos. 63, 95 and 178
There were clear holes that could be filled here, as players like tight end Sam LaPorta are still on the board. However, Miami can move back, still address their needs and pick up more picks in the process.
PFF Trade Grade: B
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“Combination tight end with the projectable skill set to handle pass-catching and run-blocking duties at the next level. Currently, he’s a more effective blocker in space than in-line, but that is correctable with better hand usage and proper angles of entry into his base blocks. Kraft provides formational versatility that will be appealing for teams that make heavy use of 12 personnel (two tight ends). He has the body control and catch toughness to be more than just a traditional Y tight end. Kraft has Day 2 talent and should see the field early with a chance to become a TE1.” – NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein
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“Battle offers the size, speed and pedigree to become a starter early in his NFL career. Film study shows a certain sageness to his game. He is usually where he needs to be on the field and helps his defense move on to the next play. He’s athletic enough for man coverage and is field-aware as a split safety. He’s not a thumper in run support and will miss tackles when he’s slow to find his positioning, but he typically finishes plays that are in front of him. Battle has the physical and mental makeup to upgrade a defense in need of steady safety play.” – Zierlein
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“Guard prospect with a broad base, limited athleticism and an above-average talent for driving opponents out of the run lane. While Zavala can be a…
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