NFL Draft 2019: Miami Dolphins full 2019 NFL mock draft

Round 5 – Pick 151

Michael Jackson, CB, Miami

Another local player that Miami could target to fill a need is Miami corner Michael Jackson. Early-season mock drafts had Jackson as a Round 1 or 2 player. A bad 2018 led to some of his flaws being exposed and him falling down draft boards.

In the NFL, Jackson should make an impact right off the bat given his physical play around the line of scrimmage and man coverage ability. He may be best on the outside, given his excellent length and long-range speed. His combine numbers show a player that can excel at rerouting receivers at the line of scrimmage and having the explosiveness to match them stride for stride. Jackson has some holes in his game including his agility and mental processing, the latter of which can be cleaned up at the next level.

This pick would allow Jackson to play across from Xavien Howard and place Eric Rowe in the slot. Rowe excelled in that spot when he was with New England. It also allows last year’s excellent rookie, Minkah Fitzpatrick, to be the matchup player that he is best at being. This is a move to complete a young and talented secondary. Flores’ background with defensive backs sets him up to put together a strong secondary quickly in Miami.

Round 6 – No Pick

This pick was involved in the Dolphins’ trade that send quarterback Ryan Tannehill to the Titans in exchange for a 2020 fourth-round pick and a 2019 seventh-round pick.

Round 7 – Pick 233

Bruce Anderson, RB, North Dakota State

Another venture into the skill positions for Miami sees them come away with North Dakota State’s Bruce Anderson. Kenyon Drake is already in place as the team’s lead running back. They also like Kalen Ballage having a role on the offense as well. However, there is still a place for another running back to come in. Anderson gives Miami a versatile weapon who can catch the ball, pass block and run. He comes from a small school, but his versatility will get him drafted.

Anderson offers up value not only as a running back but also as a returner on kicks. He may have been snubbed from the Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, but Miami would be wise to scoop him up. His excellent vision and explosiveness gives them a compliment to Drake and a piece on offense that can help both immediately and long-term.

Round 7 – Pick 234

Armon Watts, DT, Arkansas

Back to the trenches for the Dolphins’ final pick. Armon Watts of Arkansas is an intriguing prospect with a discernible skill set that will find him a role in the NFL. He is a pass-rushing interior defensive tackle. There are very few players that can get to the quarterback on this Dolphins’ defense. After an eight-sack senior season, Watts proved he can.

Watts may not be an every down player, but in a league that has placed a premium on interior pressure he has a role. All Miami has to do is to throw him on the field on passing downs and let him do what he does best: shooting gaps and disrupting plays early. This late-round pick has value for Flores, who can grab a player with a particular, needed skill he can highlight for his defense.