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2017 NFL Mock Draft, Week 12: Watson, Kizer loom

By Brad Weiss

Nov 19, 2016; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) runs after a catch in the first quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) runs after a catch in the first quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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PISCATAWAY, NJ – NOVEMBER 05: Indiana Hoosiers offensive lineman Dan Feeney (67) warms up prior to the NCAA BIG 10 football game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Indiana Hoosiers on November 05, 2016, at High Point Solutions Stadium in Piscataway, NJ. The Indiana Hoosiers defeat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 33-27. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
PISCATAWAY, NJ – NOVEMBER 05: Indiana Hoosiers offensive lineman Dan Feeney (67) warms up prior to the NCAA BIG 10 football game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Indiana Hoosiers on November 05, 2016, at High Point Solutions Stadium in Piscataway, NJ. The Indiana Hoosiers defeat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 33-27. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Indiana. Dan Feeney. 19. player. 59. . OG

It appears the Miami Dolphins are going to roll with Ryan Tannehill, as he has shown the ability to be just good enough to win some games lately. The real reason for the team’s success has been the emergence of running back Jay Ajayi, who has been putting together some impressive efforts as of late. If head coach Adam Gase really thinks that Tannehill is his guy moving forward, he needs to bolster the offensive line in front of him.

Indiana’s Dan Feeney is the best offensive guard in this draft class, and would slide right into the starting lineup in Miami. Feeney has gotten better each year at Indiana, although this season has been marred with injuries. He suffered a concussion against Ball State, and has missed five games for the Hoosiers.

Still, Feeney is an absolute bully when he is in the game, and was rated as a First-Team All-American last season. Miami needs to continue to put pieces around Tannehill and Ajayi, and with Feeney, they will be adding a player who is exceptionally skilled in the run game. The Dolphins play in a very tough division, so they cannot afford to miss with their pick next April.

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