The Miami Dolphins started their Saturday by trading out of the fourth round altogether. But the kicked their draft into gear in Round 5 when they made a trio of selections in a 12-pick span. At No. 143 overall, the Dolphins added another interior defensive lineman in Maryland's Jordan Phillips. Miami fans didn't have to wait long for the next two names to be called, as No. 150 overall was used to bring in Florida cornerback and hometown kid Jason Marshall Jr. Then at No. 155 overall, the Dolphins went with another Maryland Terp in safety Dante Trader Jr. Miami Dolphins select S Dante Trader Jr.
So, the Dolphins continue to fill holes:
DT Kenneth Grant
OG Jonah Savaiinaea
DT Jordan Phillips
CB Jason Marshall
S Dante Trader Jr.
The defense being retooled was a very clear strategy for the Dolphins this draft. #PhinsUp !!! The Dolphins drafted Maryland safety Dante Trader Jr. with the 155th pick. Trader produced 190 tackles, five interceptions and forced one fumble in his four collegiate seasons. After those three picks, the Dolphins are left with three more. Miami is set to pick once in Round 6 and twice in Round 7. Four of the team's five selections so far have addressed the defensive side of the ball.
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So, the Dolphins continue to fill holes:
DT Kenneth Grant
OG Jonah Savaiinaea
DT Jordan Phillips
CB Jason Marshall
S Dante Trader Jr.
The defense being retooled was a very clear strategy for the Dolphins this draft. #PhinsUp !!! The Dolphins drafted Maryland safety Dante Trader Jr. with the 155th pick. Trader produced 190 tackles, five interceptions and forced one fumble in his four collegiate seasons. After those three picks, the Dolphins are left with three more. Miami is set to pick once in Round 6 and twice in Round 7. Four of the team's five selections so far have addressed the defensive side of the ball.