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2019 NFL Draft: 5 players Dolphins could take in Round 1

By Rucker Haringey

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores speaks to the media during the NFL Scouting Combine on February 27, 2019 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores speaks to the media during the NFL Scouting Combine on February 27, 2019 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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TALLAHASSEE, FL – SEPTEMBER 03: Brian Burns #99 of the Florida State Seminoles looks on during the game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Doak Campbell Stadium on September 3, 2018 in Tallahassee, Florida. Virginia Tech won 24-3. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
TALLAHASSEE, FL – SEPTEMBER 03: Brian Burns #99 of the Florida State Seminoles looks on during the game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Doak Campbell Stadium on September 3, 2018 in Tallahassee, Florida. Virginia Tech won 24-3. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

4. Brian Burns

Burns is one of several edge rushers who expect to hear their names called somewhere between 10 and 20 in the first round. He’s more of an outside linebacker than a classic defensive end, but his ability to rush the passer is obvious to anyone who watched him play at Florida State.

Running a 4.53 40 yard dash at the Combine absolutely raised Burns’ stock. Scouts who really like his game compare him to guys like Von Miller or Dwight Freeney. There’s no guarantee he’ll put on enough quality weight to hold up on the edge against the run, but he’s got the speed to win battles against elite tackles out on the edge.

The Dolphins don’t really have enough talent in their front seven to be overly concerned about what position Burns might play. They need dynamic players in the worst way. Burns would absolutely give them some added pop up front.

It’s likely that he’ll still be available at No. 13, but it’s not impossible that another team might fall in love with him. If the Dolphins really covet Burns, they’ll face a nervous wait until they’re on the clock.

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