With April 1 approaching, attention is turning to the NFL draft. Teams like the Miami Dolphins may have completed their final signing before the 2024 rookie selection due to their — and big moves around the league are scarce from March 29 to May 1. cap number For this year's draft, a crucial question for the Dolphins is how they will use their first-round pick at No. 21.
Some believe the Dolphins may strengthen the offensive line in the first round, while others think they may
replace Christian Wilkins on the defensive side. Alternatively, head coach Mike McDaniel could add another offensive playmaker, with some appealing wide receivers available when Miami is on the clock. The Dolphins' general manager Chris Grier could opt for a different approach at No. 21, which was described as a “logical” decision on March 28 by Bleacher Report writer Alex Ballentine. Ballentine boldly predicted that the Miami Dolphins will trade back from No. 21 before the draft. He later suggested a scenario where [Philadelphia] Eagles [Minnesota] Vikings
select 22nd and 23rd, respectively, and have needs at cornerback, which could lead to the Dolphins trading down. NFL Writer’s Reasoning for Dolphins’ Draft Trade Prediction Ballentine was firm in his belief that the Dolphins will ultimately trade out of No. 21, which he attributed to Miami's restricted budget in March.
He began by highlighting the tough decisions the Miami Dolphins have had to make due to the salary cap. He mentioned the handling of Wilkins,
Xavien Howard Emmanuel Ogbah and Jerome Baker as examples, as well as Grier's need to rely on the bargain aisle in free agency to fill gaps.
Ballentine also pointed out that the Dolphins have only six picks, with just two in the top 150, leaving them with minimal draft capital.
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This makes them a viable option for any team looking to move up to the early 20s, as they concluded that it would be logical for the Dolphins to consider offers from teams wanting to trade picks for their preferred players.
The Dolphins do not have a 3rd or 4th Round Pick in 2024 Robert Hunt, Ballentine raises a compelling argument. When examining the, Dolphins’ selections and in 2024, the significant gap between their second-round pick and their next selection in the middle of the fifth round is apparent. Remember to consider that
, and also about whether the team “purposely lost games in the 2019 season to improve their draft position.”
Miami also traded away their 2024 fourth round pick, leaving them with a first, second, fifth, two sixths, and a seventh round pick. Needing more young, affordable depth, the Dolphins will probably consider all options in this year’s NFL draft.
An NFL writer forecasted that the Dolphins will ultimately make a smart trade that reshapes their 2024 resources. Dolphins’ crop of selections in 2024, there’s a noticeably large gap from their second rounder to their third pick which comes midway through round five.
Keep in mind that Miami forfeited their 2024 third rounder as the final portion of the penalty that was handed down for violation of “league policies pertaining to the integrity of the game.” This investigation involved tampering violations pertaining to Tom Brady and Sean Payton, as well as questions of whether or not the franchise “intentionally lost games during the 2019 season to improve its draft position.”
Miami also traded their 2024 fourth rounder, leaving them with a first, second, fifth, two sixths and a seventh. With a need for more young, affordable depth, the Dolphins will likely consider all options in this year’s NFL draft.
