Miami Dolphins surge in AFC East with 7-round 2020 mock draft

Though they own three first-round picks, one of the big concerns for Miami is that they won’t be able to secure one of the top offensive tackle prospects in the draft at either the No. 18 or 26 picks. However, in this simulation, the luck of South Beach shines upon the Fins as Jedrick Wills out of Alabama falls into their laps here.

Wills spent last season protecting Tagovailoa’s blindside at right tackle and he vaulted up draft boards because of the job he did. His performance at the NFL Combine left some questioning him but a revisit to his film should leave no doubt that the big man has the goods to be an instant starter at left or right tackle.

Looking at his tape, there aren’t many weaknesses you see with Wills. He’s a controlled aggressor in both the run and pass games and has the ability to handle any type of rush thrown at him. He’s the cornerstone the Miami Dolphins offensive line desperately needs to add.

Despite the fact that the Dolphins added Flowers to play guard and then Wills at No. 18, the offensive line is far from being complete. This was a unit that was downright atrocious and, for Tua and the rest of the offense to have a chance, the upgrades need to keep pouring in. That makes Cesar Ruiz an easy pick at No. 26 overall.

The Michigan product has experience after 31 starts on the interior for the Wolverines, the bulk of them at center. While he’s a gigantic man at 6-4, 319 pounds, Ruiz is a great mover that has the ability to pull and work in space. Additionally, his big frame affords him the ability to push people around, even the big men coming in the trenches.

Ruiz appears to be an instant-impact starter at the NFL level and could do wonders for shoring up the interior of the Miami offensive line. If he’s there at the 26th pick, they would be wise to nab him and not think twice about it.