1st round (8th overall) – Ryan Tannehill (QB), Texas A&M
2nd round (42nd overall) – Jonathan Martin (OT), Stanford
3rd round (72nd overall) – Olivier Vernon (DE), Miami
3rd round (78th overall) – Michael Egnew (TE), Missouri
4th round (97th overall) – Lamar Miller (RB), Miami
5th round (155th overall) – Josh Kaddu (LB), Oregon
6th round (183rd overall) – B.J. Cunningham (WR), Michican State
7th round (215th overall) – Kheeston Randall (DT), Texas
3rd round (78th overall) – Michael Egnew (TE), Missouri
4th round (97th overall) – Lamar Miller (RB), Miami
5th round (155th overall) – Josh Kaddu (LB), Oregon
6th round (183rd overall) – B.J. Cunningham (WR), Michican State
7th round (215th overall) – Kheeston Randall (DT), Texas
7th round (227th overall) – Rishard Matthews (WR), Nevada
Nick's grade: C
The rapid rise of Ryan Tannehill's stock just before the draft combined with the Dolphins' pressing need for a prospective franchise quarterback made Miami's drafting of the Texas A&M signal-caller almost as inevitable as the Colts and Redskins taking Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III, respectively. The Dolphins were par, otherwise, though their failure to take a receiver early on couldn't have sat well with the Dolphins faithful, as they are severely lacking in that department having gotten rid of Brandon Marshall.
Take Tannehill, second-round offensive tackle Jonathan Martin and third-round defensive end Olivier Vernon out of the equation, and whether Miami's draft was a positive one will take a few years to materialize. Tannehill, Martin and Vernon are the likely immediate-impact players of the group.
Nick's grade: C
The rapid rise of Ryan Tannehill's stock just before the draft combined with the Dolphins' pressing need for a prospective franchise quarterback made Miami's drafting of the Texas A&M signal-caller almost as inevitable as the Colts and Redskins taking Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III, respectively. The Dolphins were par, otherwise, though their failure to take a receiver early on couldn't have sat well with the Dolphins faithful, as they are severely lacking in that department having gotten rid of Brandon Marshall.
Take Tannehill, second-round offensive tackle Jonathan Martin and third-round defensive end Olivier Vernon out of the equation, and whether Miami's draft was a positive one will take a few years to materialize. Tannehill, Martin and Vernon are the likely immediate-impact players of the group.
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Dan's grade: C+
Offensive lineman Jonathan Martin was a great pickup in the second, as was Michael Egnew in the third. Lamar Miller will provide a solid depth option behind Reggie Bush and Daniel Thomas, and Olivier Vernon and Josh Kaddu provide needed depth on the defensive side.
If the Dolphins had assessed their need at wideout earlier than the sixth round, fans may be singing a more positive tune right now. After losing such dominance at the position in Brandon Marshall, the last thing you want is inexperience throwing to inexperience. Some good things have been said about the pair of late-round receivers Miami drafted, namely B.J. Cunningham, but the Dolphins passed on a number of solid, instant-starter types in rounds two and three.
This will likely be known as the draft that decided general manager Jeff Ireland's future. His widespread unpopularity with the fans gives him little margin of error, especially with first-round pick Ryan Tannehill. That being said, he did a good job of addressing needs with quality players throughout the draft. All of his picks are athletic, intelligent and have high character, but most are not ready to be full time starters. Offensive tackle Jonathon Martin and defensive end Olivier Vernon should be able to contribute right away, while the others, particularly Tannehill and the receivers, will need time to develop.
Offensive lineman Jonathan Martin was a great pickup in the second, as was Michael Egnew in the third. Lamar Miller will provide a solid depth option behind Reggie Bush and Daniel Thomas, and Olivier Vernon and Josh Kaddu provide needed depth on the defensive side.
If the Dolphins had assessed their need at wideout earlier than the sixth round, fans may be singing a more positive tune right now. After losing such dominance at the position in Brandon Marshall, the last thing you want is inexperience throwing to inexperience. Some good things have been said about the pair of late-round receivers Miami drafted, namely B.J. Cunningham, but the Dolphins passed on a number of solid, instant-starter types in rounds two and three.
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Sean's grade: B-This will likely be known as the draft that decided general manager Jeff Ireland's future. His widespread unpopularity with the fans gives him little margin of error, especially with first-round pick Ryan Tannehill. That being said, he did a good job of addressing needs with quality players throughout the draft. All of his picks are athletic, intelligent and have high character, but most are not ready to be full time starters. Offensive tackle Jonathon Martin and defensive end Olivier Vernon should be able to contribute right away, while the others, particularly Tannehill and the receivers, will need time to develop.
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Sam's grade: B-The Dolphins needed a starting quarterback. They may still need a receiver. After trading Brandon Marshall away this offseason, the Dolphins have a question mark at the No. 1 receiver position. They had a lot of holes, though, and quarterback was undoubtedly the priority.
