Miami Dolphins
Day 3 of the NFL Draft is here! Follow along as the Dolphins make their picks
Day 3 of the NFL Draft is here. The Dolphins begin the day with four picks — one in the fifth, one in the sixth and two in the seventh rounds.
Here’s the running list of who the Dolphins have taken, with information about and insight from each one.
1. (13) CHRISTIAN WILKINS
Position: Defensive tackle. College: Clemson.
Height: 6-3. Weight: 315.
Comment: Chris Grier said he was going to build from the inside out, and he was true to his word. In Wilkins, they are getting a three-position defensive lineman whom NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah ranked as the draft’s No. 7 overall prospect.
He said it: “Miami is about to be a great spot. You all just lost D-Wade too, so Miami is going to need somebody to kind of help fill that void. So hopefully I can work into that role and Miami will love me like they love D-Wade.”
3. (78) MICHAEL DEITER
Position: Offensive line. College: Wisconsin.
Height: 6-5. Weight: 315.
Comment: The Dolphins have holes all over their offensive line. The Dolphins can use Deiter to fill a number of them. The second-team All-American started 54 straight games for Wisconsin, lining up at tackle, guard and center.
He said it: “I would say I’m a mauler first and foremost. Playing at Wisconsin our ‘M.O.’ was obviously run the football first. That was always the bread and butter. You’ve got to be able to move people. You’ve got to be able to finish blocks and then in pass protection, you have to be able to obviously protect.”
5. (151) ANDREW VAN GINKEL
Position: Linebacker. College: Wisconsin.
Height: 6-3. Weight: 241.
Comment: The Dolphins continue adding to their front seven, taking a JuCo transfer who played outside linebacker for the Badgers. Projected as a seventh-round pick by ESPN, Van Ginkel convinced the Dolphins to take him in the fifth with 11 sacks in his two years at Wisconsin.
He said it: “I feel like I can get after the [passer]. I’ve been working on it ever since I got to college. I’ve always tried to develop my game and I’ve really anchored down on the ground to be able to stop the run. I’ve really worked on that my whole career. I feel like it’s something I continue to work on and something that I can improve on.”
6. (202) ISAIAH PRINCE
Position: Tackle. College: Ohio State.
Height: 6-6. Weight: 305.
Comment: The Dolphins’ run on offensive and defensive linemen continued, with Grier taking a pure right tackle. Prince, an all-conference pick in 2018, sharpened his game against star pass rusher Nick Bosa daily in practice. He should get a chance to compete to start.
He said it: “I’m definitely grateful for the opportunity. It’s a blessing. ... [Now] it’s time to get to work.”
7. (233) CHANDLER COX
Position: Fullback. College: Auburn.
Height: 6-1. Weight: 243.
Comment: A four-year starter at Auburn, Cox played in 52 games with 41 career starts as a Tiger. He is a Florida product, going to Apopka High.
He said it: “I knew [the fullback position] was a dying breed, but I wanted to be one of the guys who bring it back.”
7. (234) MYLES GASKIN
Position: Running back. College: Washington.
Height: 5-9. Weight: 205.
Comment: More speed on offense for the Dolphins in Gaskin, who won a Washington high school state title in the 100. His collegiate production matched his explosive ability, as Gaskin became UW’s career rushing leader, going over 1,000 yards in four straight seasons.
He said it: “I think when I see sunlight, I can separate from people. I’m just a hungry dude. ... I’m trying to do anything to win.”
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