Miami Dolphins: Complete 7-round mock draft

Dec 14, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphin running back Lamar Miller heads to the end zone for a second quarter touchdown as New York Giants safety Cooper Taylor (right0 gets beat on the play at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Duyos-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 27, 2015; Lincoln, NE, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) enters the field before the game at Memorial Stadium for the contest against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. King has been suspended from the first quarter of play due to a team violation. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 2: Desmond King, CB (Iowa)

Iowa Hawkeyes cornerback Desmond Kings hasn’t generated the buzz as some of the other corners that will be in the 2016 NFL Draft class have, but he probably should be generating just as much. However, the fact that he’s not could mean that he slips out of the first round. If that’s the case, Miami should make the wise move early in the second round of the draft and nab up the talented prospect.

King’s biggest limitation is his size as he’s just 5-11, but that’s not incredibly undersized and he more than makes up for it in a number of areas. He has great athleticism that helps him still adequately cover bigger receivers and also has the speed, quickness, and agility to keep with big, playmaking receivers through their routes. Moreover, King has shown over his time at Iowa that he is a sure, technical tackler who’s also capable of laying a big hit when the opportunity presents itself.

King has the undeniable potential to be one of the sleepers in this draft and, as the scouting process wears on leading up to the draft, he’s a player with the potential to move up draft boards. As of now, though, he’s rated as an early second-round prospect. With potential first-round talent, though, the Dolphins would be crazy to not address one of their biggest needs by selecting King if he’s there.

Next: Round 3

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