Ranking every NFL team’s offensive supporting cast post-draft

29. Miami Dolphins

RB: Jordan Howard, Matt Breida, Kalen Ballage (18/25)

This group is solid but lacks elite talent. Howard has been very respectable during his career, averaging over four yards per carry in three of his last four seasons and carving out a nice role as a power back. Breida is one of the most underrated backs in the league, as his break-away run rate and true yards per carry were top-10 in the league in 2019. I thought about giving this unit a higher grade but couldn’t put them over the teams with true workhorse running backs.

WR: DeVante Parker, Preston Williams, Albert Wilson, Allen Hurns (19/25)

Like the running back group, this wide receiver core has more solid players than elite talent. Parker finally broke out last season with a 1,200-yard campaign and Williams thoroughly impressed by accumulating 428 receiving yards in only eight games. Nonetheless, Miami missed out on the opportunity to grab a receiver in one of the deepest rookie classes in some time and lacks upside with the remainder of this group.

TE: Mike Gesicki, Durham Smythe (17/25)

For a second-round pick, Gesicki has not done much in his two seasons in the NFL. While he has the potential to break out in 2020, his 51 catches for 570 yards last season were disappointing given the lack of receiving options at Miami’s disposal. The unit is respectable but barely worth being feared.

Offensive Line: Austin Jackson, Ereck Flowers, Ted Karras, Michael Deiter, Robert Hunt (17/25)

I’ll give Miami a ton of credit, they knew they had problems with their offensive line and resolved to fix them. They signed two linemen in free agency and drafted two linemen in the first two rounds. Still, these rookies will have to develop quickly for Miami to see a better grade than this, as their offensive line gave up a whopping 58 sacks and 147 QB hits in 2019. They are better, but nowhere near respectable at this time.

Total Score:  71/100

Summary: It was odd that Miami did not spend its abundance of draft capital and cap room on more skill position players, but I honestly believe it was the right move. Building the offensive line is much more important to Tua Tagovailoa’s development than a first-round receiver; nonetheless, they have to be ranked at No. 29 simply because of the amount of offensive talent on the teams ahead of them. Nevertheless, this unit and team is on the rise.