NFL Mock Draft: Week 16

Nov 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) throws a pass against the Southern California Trojans during a NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback DeShone Kizer (14) throws a pass against the Southern California Trojans during a NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Taco Charlton (33) rushes the passer against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Taco Charlton (33) rushes the passer against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

59. . DE. Michigan. Taco Charlton. 22. player

What a nice surprise the Miami Dolphins have been, as first year head coach Adam Gase may be in line for NFL Coach of the Year honors. Gase has taken a very mediocre Dolphins team and turned them into a Wild Card team, thanks to solid play on both sides of the ball. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill was playing the best football of his career, and after hurting his knee two weeks ago, backup Matt Moore stepped in and continued the Dolphins winning ways.

Miami has won eight of their last nine games, and currently find themselves behind only the New England Patriots in the AFC East. Running back Jay Ajayi has put together a solid season, and they are finally getting good play out of their wide receivers. One area of need is up front on the defensive line, where they need some help on the outside.

Ndamukong Suh and Cameron Wake are tough to block on the left side of the defensive line, but the team could stand to add another pass rusher on the right. Taco Charlton from Michigan really made a name for himself during the Ohio State game, and has the skill set to be a good pro. He is an incredible athlete, and would fit right in with the roster and coaching staff down in South Beach.