Fins are loaded at WR, but could they add more?
Now, based on needs, wide receiver is one position you can look at on the Dolphins’ roster and feel pretty good about. DeVante Parker had his monster season, with 1,202 yards and 9 touchdowns. Preston Williams was on pace for over 800 yards before tearing his ACL in Week 9. Those are two big bodies that can outmuscle almost any defensive back for a jump ball. With Albert Wilson currently on the roster, the Dolphins look set. But I don’t entirely believe he will be on the team in 2020 – which means there may be room for a rookie WR to come in and add some value.
The 2020 draft class is loaded with talent at WR. Jerry Jeudy, CeeDee Lamb, Henry Ruggs, and Justin Jefferson lead the pack – and all could be taken in the first round. The Dolphins have three first round picks – and as much as the hype beast inside of me would love to see them snag one of these studs – I just can’t see them prioritizing a WR with the QB and offensive line needs.
But, that doesn’t mean the Dolphins can’t take one of the other hidden gems you could find later on in the draft. There are quite a few – but honestly – I don’t see Miami adding another lengthy, big body boundary receiver while Parker and Williams are still set to have big roles. That narrows it down to some of the smaller, but very dynamic receivers.
Some guys I’m looking at that fit that mold:
Jalen Reagor: Now, I’m not too sure Reagor falls out of the first round, but I love what he brings to the field. His acceleration is ridiculous. Some guys are fast – and they move swiftly like a gazelle, while others run aggressively like they’re shot out of a cannon: Reagor is the second one to me. Could be an immediate starter for most teams and reminds me of Cooper Kupp with an athleticism and strength boost.
K.J. Hamler: This guy has burners. His change of direction ability is wildly impressive. Now, he is on the smaller side at 5’9, 179 lbs – he isn’t Julian Edelman or Jarvis Landry – but more of a Tavon Austin or Brandin Cooks. Some may argue that’s too similar to what Jakeem Grant brings and I would fully understand.
Devin Duvernay: Duvernay is not an athletic freak like some of the guys ahead of him – and that will likely cause him to fall based on those restrictions. Despite that, he looks like a reliable asset for most teams – and reliability is one of the most underrated traits a receiver can have. As I mentioned Edelman and Landry before, neither of them are the fastest, strongest, or biggest – but they are sure-handed, hard nose players that can work in multiple facets of the game. Duvernay seems to fit that mold.