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

Eric Rowe proved to be a solid player for the Dolphins last season but, with longtime starter Reshad Jones being released, the back end of the Miami secondary could use substantial work. So with Grant Delpit slipping to the 39th overall pick, he’s a no-brainer selection for this defense to get the exact type of playmaker they need.

Delpit’s stock has dropped throughout the 2019 season and draft process due to concerns about his tackling in the open field, which he often seemed unwilling to take part in. However, an ankle injury and protecting himself may have been to blame. But even if his tackling does need work, everything else he brings to the table is phenomenal.

When you look at the safety on film, Delpit shows a tremendous feel for the game as his instincts are top-notch. Coupling that with a great frame and ball skills and you have a player who can make an impact all over the field. The LSU product could be one of the faces of the future of the Dolphins defense.

A season ago, the Miami Dolphins had the worst rushing attack in the league. Addressing the offensive line heavily will help that in some regards but, with Kenyan Drake now gone, the Dolphins also need a workhorse running back to take over and give the run game a jolt.

Jonathan Taylor was a workhorse at Wisconsin and relying on him paid dividends for the Badgers. He averaged over 2,000 yards per season in his three years in Madison and showcased everything NFL teams would want to see to believe that he can be a dominant running back at the next level. He’s got top-end speed and quickness to go with great size to break tackles and hold up well in pass-protection.

With the Dolphins also going heavily after offensive line prospects early, Taylor should be set to give the offense a tremendous boost in the run game. That will help Tagovailoa not have to shoulder the entire load and, simply, make Miami a better overall offense.