2017 NFL Draft: Miami Dolphins Final Grade
How did the Miami Dolphins fare in the 2017 NFL Draft?
The 2017 NFL Draft has come and gone and now it is time for review. Of course, it will be easier to look back in a few years and really find out how these players fit and transitioned to their new roles. But as a whole, you can understand team philosophies and processes which deserve to be examined upon first glance. With that being said, here is the Miami Dolphins’ final grade.
Charles Harris
Edge Rusher, Missouri
The Dolphins needed some help at pass rusher and they got one in Charles Harris. The team has Cameron Wake, Andre Branch and William Hayes, but the three are rotational pass rushers at this point. They added their fourth name, a name with a ton of upside in Harris.
Harris comes from a long line of great Missouri pass rushers. From Sheldon Richardson to Kony Ealy, Markus Golden, Shane Ray and more, the school has consistently produced pass rushing options. Harris is one of the best of the group though and has an elite repertoire of moves. He wins with his hands, he wins with power and speed and he has a great spin move on top of that.
Harris can slide inside at times on passing downs, and it gives the Dolphins a great amount of versatility and depth on the unit moving forward. Harris was arguably the top player available and is a tough pick to complain about.