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Ranking the top 25 NFL free agents this offseason

By Ian Wharton

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19. Ja’Wuan James, RT, Miami Dolphins

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 11: Miami Dolphins Tight End Dion Sims (80) celebrates scoring a touchdown with Miami Dolphin fans and Miami Dolphins Quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17), Miami Dolphins Wide Receiver DeVante Parker (11), Miami Dolphins Offensive Tackle Ja’Wuan James (70), and Miami Dolphins Wide Receiver Jarvis Landry (14) during the NFL football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Miami Dolphins on December 11, 2016, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. (Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 11: Miami Dolphins Tight End Dion Sims (80) celebrates scoring a touchdown with Miami Dolphin fans and Miami Dolphins Quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17), Miami Dolphins Wide Receiver DeVante Parker (11), Miami Dolphins Offensive Tackle Ja’Wuan James (70), and Miami Dolphins Wide Receiver Jarvis Landry (14) during the NFL football game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Miami Dolphins on December 11, 2016, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. (Photo by Doug Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

The premier right tackle on the market this year is Ja’Wuan James. A smooth pass protector and excellent zone blocker, James would be a considerable upgrade for half of the league. One thing to consider is he’s more of a finesse right tackle than the traditional mauler, which could affect which teams are interested.

James will benefit from a bleak market flush with money to spend. He’s missed 16 games in the last four years, but his upside as an instant impact player will draw heavy interest from rebuilding teams and contenders alike. Miami will have a lot of competition if they don’t tag him.

Projected deal: Five years, $45 million

Best fits: Miami Dolphins, Houston Texans, Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, Los Angeles Chargers, New York Giants, Atlanta Falcons, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Arizona Cardinals

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