Miami Dolphins: How to establish identity early in 2020 NFL Draft

Round 3: Grab a workhorse running back

There’s a chance that none of Kenyan Drake, Kalen Ballage and Mark Walton are on the Miami Dolphins roster next season. The Dolphins offensive line shares the blame for the inept running game. However, there isn’t a running back on the roster that can carry the load. Offensive coordinator Chad O’Shea’s scheme relies heavily on the running game.

Although the NFL has slowly gotten away from the cliche workhorse, there is always room for a player with raw power. A power back sets the tone. With Miami having a young quarterback, the focus should be a strong defense and good running game

Whether it’s Josh Rosen in year three or a rookie signal-caller — in this case, Tua Tagovailoa — Miami must focus on the running game. An ideal fit at this point in the draft will come in the form of Alabama’s Najee Harris.

The 6-2, 227-pound back possesses raw power and runs with tenacity, similar to Jeremy Hill. Harris always falls forward and plays through contact. Although he’s not a burner, he goes have quick feet and some wiggle.

Harris is patient behind the line and has some ability to create. He can develop into a third-down back or the Fins can find someone via free agency. Nevertheless, the Fins could easily find themselves with double-digit touchdown steal in Harris.