Miami Dolphins: Grading every 2019 NFL Draft pick

Round 6, Pick 202: Isaiah Prince, OL, Ohio State

The Dolphins made it a priority to get players on the offensive line. Isaiah Prince is a bit of a project from a pass protection standpoint. However, according to NFL.com’s Lance Zerlein, Prince has improved in that area.

"“Prince will get touched up in scouting circles for what he can’t do, but he’s made strides in his pass-protection technique that warrants a deeper dive. He’s not a natural knee-bender so his pad level — and therefore balance — will always be concerns, but his length can become an effective weapon in pass sets if a coach can get his hands timed up.”"

Prince brings a 6-6, 306-pound athletic right tackle prospect to the Miami depth chart. He’s a plus run-blocker who could make for a solid backup with promise.

Grade: A

Round 7, Pick 233: Chandler Cox, RB, Auburn

Cox wore a lot of hats for the Auburn Tigers throughout his college career, lining up and being listed as both a fullback and running back throughout his time. In all likelihood, the former is the role that he’ll play for Miami — if he makes the 53-man roster. As a seventh-round flier, it’s hard to be too critical of this pick. However, it hardly moves the needle.

Grade: 

Round 7, Pick 234: Myles Gaskin, RB, Washington

In most cases, a seventh-round pick doesn’t make the roster. If the Dolphins didn’t pick him to become a camp body, they may have found a prominent rotational back. Myles Gaskin is a four-year starter who could have heard his name called earlier in 2018. During his four-year tenure at Washington, Gaskin rushed for 5,333 yards and 57 touchdowns.

Gaskin’s numbers weren’t a product of a wide-open system. The 5-9, 205-pound back displayed excellent vision, agility and leg drive. Gaskin is a powerful runner, despite his size, with great balance. In the open field, he’s tough to tackle. Whether it’s a power run, outside run or zone run, Gaskin makes a solid option.

With Dolphins offensive coordinator Chad O’Shea coming from New England, using a running back by committee is a possibility. Right now, the Dolphins have Kalen Ballage and Kenyan Drake. Both backs run similarly and Gaskin, to some degree, does as well.

Drake is the lead back who has the ability to gut a defense. Ballage has the size at over 230 pounds, Gaskin is the smaller back with high football IQ and tenacity. If given the opportunity, Gaskin could become a reliable option.

Grade B+