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Dolphins add even more speed by selecting Matthew Golden in the first round.
The
Miami Dolphins have an ongoing Tyreek Hill problem.
On Wednesday evening, it was reported by Andy Slater of WPLG in Miami that Hill was involved in another domestic disturbance that required the intervention of the police. Although no one was charged with a crime, Hill’s wife, Keeta Vaccaro Hill, reportedly suffered a bruise to her chest during the dispute and has allegedly since filed for divorce from the 31-year-old wide receiver.
If the Dolphins were to move on from Hill this season or next, they could be in the market for another speedster receiver to take the place of the man nicknamed The Cheetah.
Today’s mock draft explores that option. I’m not sure it’s the route I’d actually take if I were the general manager of the Dolphins, and I’m even less certain that Miami’s actual GM Chris Grier would have the
cojones to pull off such a move, but it’s worth entertaining nonetheless. Regardless, I’m sure everyone will react with nothing but civility and levelheadedness...
As a reminder, once a week, every week until the 2025
NFL Draft, I’ll be doing a full 7-round mock, and then giving you a chance to grade my results. Each draft will look slightly different, because, let’s be honest, the
Dolphins have a ton of needs and can go in a million different directions come late April when the actual
NFL Draft kicks off.
This exercise will allow us to examine different pathways to success for our beloved South Florida franchise, while hopefully having some fun in the process!
So, without further adieu, let’s unwrap my latest mock draft!
ROUND 1 - Pick #13
Matthew Golden — WR — Texas
What the experts are saying:
Texas Longhorns wide receiver
Matthew Golden is an explosive pass catcher who boasts versatility in how he can impact a passing game. The Texas offense unleashed a downfield weapon that accentuated his burst off the line of scrimmage — but his inside/outside versatility sets the stage for a player who can win from the slot with separation quickness and in underneath targets as well.
Golden illustrates excellent body control and contortion skills at the catch point, unlocking his frame to adjust to throws of all angles and making him a high-percentage target when he’s given opportunities despite coverage that may be working back into his frame. Golden was an impactful contested catch target in 2024 despite not having the biggest frame and boasting significant separation skills. He’s got a little something for everyone. (Kyle Crabbs, The 33rd Team)
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ROUND 2 - Pick #48
Jonah Savaiinaea — OG — Arizona
What the experts are saying:
Arizona Wildcats offensive lineman
Jonah Savaiinaea is a physical mauler in the trenches. He boasts positional versatility across his college resume, but his brute force power and heavy anchor will be best optimized at guard in the NFL.
Savaiinaea lacks the kind of dynamic hips and foot speed to allow him to consistently dictate terms on the edge as a space blocker setting the width of the pocket, but in short set opportunities and tighter alignment defenders, he has the chance to smother defenders with his center of gravity and grip strength.
He should be a viable run blocker from the jump — he shows good displacement and wash in vertical release and down block opportunities. The knowledge that he can get you through a stretch in a pinch at tackle will likely help move the needle for some, too. (Kyle Crabbs, The 33rd Team)
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ROUND 3 - Pick #98
Shemar Turner — DT — Texas A&M
What the experts are saying:
Three-year starter with “tweener” measurables but excellent musculation and lean mass. Turner plays with unlimited activity and a heavy dose of violence. He has a quick first step and an explosive punch. He’s capable of holding the point against single blocks or working the gaps with foot quickness. His pressure rate is hurt by a lack of length but he’s a restless rusher who hunts blockers’ edges and will eventually leak through if the play extends. His athleticism and chase quickness will see him in or near the pile with some frequency as a future starter. (Lance Zierlein, NFL.com)
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ROUND 4 - Pick #116
CJ West — DT — Indiana
What the experts are saying:
Fifth-year senior with three seasons as a full-time starter at Kent State and one at Indiana. West benefited from an extremely active, gaming front that created playmaking opportunities, but he also did the dirty work inside that scheme. He plays with adequate hand and foot quickness and is quick to diagnose the play. A lack of length and leverage at the point of attack might tie him to a one-gapping scheme as a pro. The sack totals are light, but he has enough athletic ability to compete as a rusher on single blocks. West has Day 3 value as a likely three-technique backup. (Lance Zierlein, NFL.com)
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ROUND 4 - Pick #135
Zah Frazier — CB — UTSA
What the experts are saying:
UTSA Roadrunners cornerback Zah Frazier projects as a developmental starter at the NFL level. He’s an elite blend of length and speed, which is the foundation of many highly coveted cornerback prospects.
Frazier is effective most in zone coverage as a deep third defender working from a half-turn. This is an older prospect who is blossoming late in his college career, but teams should be undeterred, as the flashes this year were strong. He’s taken a winding path to the NFL that included three programs and would greatly benefit from the stability of consistent coaching to pull the potential out of his game. (Kyle Crabbs, The 33rd Team)
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ROUND 5 - Pick #150
Danny Stutsman— LB — Oklahoma
What the experts are saying:
Inside linebacker with size and instincts to post a board full of high totals as a tackler. Stutsman is football smart with studious play recognition to stay one step ahead of blockers. His downhill flows narrow the runner’s angles and he’s accomplished at slipping around blockers or sliding off of them to tackle. His block take-on needs work, though. He’s efficient and productive near the line, but his effectiveness and tackling dip once the play moves into space. Stutsman is an adequate athlete with good size and special-teams talent, showing the potential to become a starting inside ‘backer. (Lance Zierlein, NFL.com)
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ROUND 5 - Pick #155
Jack Sawyer — EDGE — Ohio State
What the experts are saying:
Ohio State Buckeyes edge defender
Jack Sawyer is a fairly clean projection to the NFL level. He’s not as physically gifted or toolsy as a number of the other pass rushers in this class, but Sawyer has the right build, strength, and instincts to still be an NFL contributor and, potentially, in the right situation, a starter.
He is an impactful run defender who found his pass rush ceiling this season thanks to effective bull rushes and a persistent motor. This is a player who should be well regarded in base fronts as a hand in the dirt end and charged with predominantly setting edges in the run game.
Sawyer has developed into a well-regarded locker room leader at Ohio State and plays with the same passion as a high-motor player. The challenge for an NFL team will be finding the right mix of early and late down opportunities for him as a part of their rotation. (Kyle Crabbs, The 33rd Team)
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ROUND 7 - Pick #224
Jackson Hawes — TE — Georgia Tech
What the experts are saying:
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets tight end
Jackson Hawes projects as a “glue guy” for an offensive program. He thrives in a role that does not command the football. He is a willing and able participant in all the “dirty work” reps required to set dynamic talents up for success.
He’s a physical and gifted blocker who has showcased the ability to work in-line or from the backfield as a lead blocker or split-flow defender. His modest receiving profile was amplified after making the leap from Yale to Georgia Tech in 2024, which will certainly cap his valuation in the draft process. However, this is a player who has a valuable role to play for an NFL team nonetheless. (Kyle Crabbs, The 33rd Team)
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ROUND 7 - Pick #231
Craig Woodson — SAF — California
What the experts are saying:
Woodson is an athletic down safety with easy hips and good change-of-direction quickness. He’s a quick thinker and reactor to route combinations and quarterback actions. His make-up speed is average and he has a tougher time blanketing big targets. He’s ready and willing in run support but lacks the stopping power and block take-on of a typical box safety. Woodson can play on special teams and should compete for a job as a dime safety.(Lance Zierlein, NFL.com)
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ROUND 7 - Pick #253
Jaydon Blue — RB — Texas
What the experts are saying:
Blue played behind very good backs, so his carry count is lower, but he clearly has talent. He’s a narrow-hipped, linear runner with good speed to threaten wide and attack downfield out of the backfield. He has adequate wiggle in the open field but lacks base strength to break tackles. Blue’s lack of tempo and vision inside gets him behind schedule and could limit how teams use him as a ball-carrier. While he can be labeled a “change-of-pace slasher,” his real value will revolve around his ability to mismatch linebackers and threaten defenses as a receiver out of the backfield. (Lance Zierlein, NFL.com)
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