If you told me that GM Jeff Ireland would land the #1 player on my board on both Thursday (Jordan) and Friday (Taylor), I’d remind you that the Dolphins always take my least favorite player in the NFL Draft (Jason Allen, Pat White, Daniel Thomas).

1) S Shamarko Thomas, Syracuse (5-9, 213)
Like Cyprien and Swearinger (2nd rounders), he’s a hard-hitter whose range is good enough. Could compete with Chris Clemons sooner rather than later. Shocked everyone at the combine with

2) OT David Bakhtiari, Colorado* (6-4, 299)
Athletic RT who plays bigger than his size indicates. Likely would’ve stayed for his Senior season to improve his draft stock if Colorado weren’t such a trainwreck.

3) WR Quinton Patton, Louisiana Tech (6-0, 204)
Falling because he doesn’t stick out in one particular area. Solid across the board.

4) RB Stepfan Taylor, Stanford (5-9, 214)
Fills need for power and pass protection in a #2 RB. Strong, durable inside runner who ran for 2860 yards and 23 TD’s in his last two years at Stanford. Daniel Thomas now can be traded for a 7th rounder in 2015, or a bag of Fritos, Continue reading →

Am I excited? Try estatic. The Dolphins got the #1 player on my board in Dion Jordan. A DL of Wake, Soliai, Starks, Jordan with Odrick, Vernon, Martin in reserve? Wow.

This is my Top-20 board heading into Day 2. It’s possible a handful of these players (Schwenke, Thomas, Webb, Goodwin) could be had in the 3rd Round too.

Enjoy!

1) DE Tank Carradine, Florida St (6-4, 274)
Carradine could have been a Top-10 pick in this draft if not for a Torn ACL late in the season. Dion Jordan was #1 on my Dolphins board, and Tank was #9. I’ll gladly roll the dice on him.

CB Jamar Taylor

2) CB Jamar Taylor, Boise St (5-11, 192)
Similar to former Dolphin CB Will Allen.

3) S John Cyprien, Florida International (6-0, 217)
Hard-hitting safety has a little Bob Sanders to him. Would immediately challenge Chris Clemons at FS.

4) OT Menelik Watson, Florida St (6-5, 310)
Would be a big roll of the dice at #54 after only one year at Florida St. Extremely raw, but very athletic and talented. If Watson makes a successful leap, the Dol Continue reading →