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

With how much the Dolphins utilized Preston Williams prior to his injury last season, it’s clear that Brian Flores and the front office (and at least last year’s offensive staff) loves guys with big frames that can go up and make plays on the ball with a big frame and huge catch radius. That’s where Michael Pittman Jr. excels.

Pittman actually answered quite a few questions about his speed with a 4.52-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine but that’s not his game. He’s got size and length for days on his 6-4, 223-pound frame and can be a red-zone weapon while also being able to showcase good footwork for his size.

Miami clearly needs to add more quality weapons to the passing game for Tua to thrive and, while they wait a bit, Pittman can be that. They can’t stop with just him given his speed and separation limitations but he’s a valuable piece in the offense.

The entirety of the Dolphins line needs work, not just one tackle spot and either a guard or center spot that they looked at in the first round. Subsequently, with Kansas’ Hakeem Adeniji available at the No. 141 pick, it’s a great move for Miami to pick him up.

Adeniji has immense experience playing at tackle as he started at tackle for four years with the Jayhawks. While he may not be the most polished player in terms of his footwork and lateral mobility, he has a nice frame and good enough movement skills to allow him use his greatest asset, his length and ability to control defenders.

While Adeniji is not a slam-dunk pick, getting him in the fourth round is great value. Furthermore, he’s an upgrade with upside compared to what the Dolphins trotted out onto the field last year, which is what this team needs.