2025 NFL Draft Thread; Dolphins have pick #13

"djphinfan wrote:

Tyler booker will go first round

Good pick at 13.

Senior bowl Feb 1st.

"Striking wrote:

Not a fan of taking a DT at #13. But since we could use an upgrade at every position taking best player is likely the route to take.

I wouldn't mind seeing S, OG, TE with our first 3 picks. Starks. Donovan Jackson, and Gunnar Helm. I could live with that. Find DT, OG, and LB help in rounds 4 and 5.

If DT player was HOF I would be OK with him at 13.

"djphinfan wrote:

Senior bowl Feb 1st.

That seems crazy to be here already

"dolphin25 wrote:

That seems crazy to be here already

crazy? weve been doing it early for 24 years lol

the offseason..the highlight of my dolphin season.

"djphinfan wrote:

crazy? weve been doing it early for 24 years lol

the offseason..the highlight of my dolphin season.

Sucks doesn't it?

Took a long look at Marcus Mbow.

Imo a fringe 1st round talent that projects to be a corner stone lineman

1) Great potential for a symmetrical physique to get better.
2) He's a violent player who plays to the whistle, who doesn't give up that aggression no matter the score of the game and how bad a team he played for this year.
3) Has a deep explosive kick step.
4) Advanced hand fighter that needs to be a bit more selective with his usage.
5) advanced athlete at that size.
6) Can center an opponent on the hoof.
7) Mean, enthusiastic player.
8) could play any position along the line.

so for us, we have an explosive athlete for the scheme, who has the right disposition were looking for, and who has the skills to be a refined technician.

With his unique skillset I can see him going higher than fringe first, but at 13 it would be too rich for my blood, if he ended up a dolphin a bit later I would be happy though.

"djphinfan wrote:

Took a long look at Marcus Mbow.

Imo a fringe 1st round talent that projects to be a corner stone lineman

1) Great potential for a symmetrical physique to get better.
2) He's a violent player who plays to the whistle, who doesn't give up that aggression no matter the score of the game and how bad a team he played for this year.
3) Has a deep explosive kick step.
4) Advanced hand fighter that needs to be a bit more selective with his usage.
5) advanced athlete at that size.
6) Can center an opponent on the hoof.
7) Mean, enthusiastic player.
8) could play any position along the line.

so for us, we have an explosive athlete for the scheme, who has the right disposition were looking for, and who has the skills to be a refined technician.

With his unique skillset I can see him going higher than fringe first, but at 13 it would be too rich for my blood, if he ended up a dolphin a bit later I would be happy though.

I think I've seen his name at 13 for us. Could be wrong as I look at just about every mock draft.

"Striking wrote:

I think I've seen his name at 13 for us. Could be wrong as I look at just about every mock draft.

yeah he's movin up.

Jihad Campbell is an exciting prospect at a need position, just a specimen of a player, speed, perfect body, strength, innate aggression, reactionary quickness, superior tackling ability.

he ain't droppin to our 2nd round pick though.

gonna have to move up to get him if we want him. but man would he look good in aqua.

I would use one of those thirds if it secured the player

"djphinfan wrote:

Tyler booker will go first round

https://phinphanatic.com/projected-first-round-pick-could-solve-dolphins-biggest-problem

For me #13 is too high for an OG even though that’s probably the Dolphin’s biggest need. He’s good enough that I would understand the reach, but I’d feel much better getting him in the 2nd round.

I'd flip out if they drafted a guard in the 1st round. I want Warren. Run some more two tight end sets with two legitimate pass catching weapons. He can block and they can finally get rid of Smythe and Hill.

"djphinfan wrote:

crazy? weve been doing it early for 24 years lol

the offseason..the highlight of my dolphin season.

I meant the SR Bowl. Was thinking that was June or July

Jihad Campbell is someone this team should take seriously

im adding one word to this classic phrase..

bigger, stronger, faster...meaner..= Jihad

"djphinfan wrote:

im adding one word to this classic phrase..

bigger, stronger, faster...meaner..= Jihad

Saw him a mock going at 16.

"Striking wrote:

Saw him a mock going at 16.

if we are smart we would take the player very seriously.

"danmarino wrote:

For me #13 is too high for an OG even though that’s probably the Dolphin’s biggest need. He’s good enough that I would understand the reach, but I’d feel much better getting him in the 2nd round.

I doubt Miami (more specifically, Grier) would take a G at 13, but if he could find a willing trade partner, I’d bet they could move down 5-7 spots and still get Booker. With the lack of great OL prospects in this draft, combined with the poor OL play in the NFL, I doubt he lasts into the second round.

If they stay at 13, I’d go with Starks or Warren, if either is available. Things will probably change after free agency.

"djphinfan wrote:

if we are smart we would take the player very seriously.

If we can get a thumper at LB I'd be all for it. Find that G in round 2.

"Striking wrote:

If we can get a thumper at LB I'd be all for it. Find that G in round 2.

we have Jordyn Brook at mike Bro

we have never had a linebacker like Jihad.

Some options at G in free agency (a couple will be cost prohibitive, but some good players will be available):

https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/nfl/dolphins/2025/01/23/miami-dolphins-2025-nfl-free-agency-guards-target/77881517007/#

Tyler Booker isn’t just good. He is mean too. Would be nice to bring in a plug and play Guard who could bring a sorely lacking enforcer mentality to the O line.

I agree 13 OA is probably a little too rich. If we could move outside the top 20 and grab him while adding an extra 2nd rounder….. would not be opposed to that

Most of the blocking failures in the run game have been due to poor TE blocking. Without a run game defenses can just go after the QB which puts even more pressure on the sub-par OG’s.
That’s why at this time I’m hoping for Tyler Warren TE. I think an elite TE, which I believe Warren could be very quickly, should be the Dolphins first priority.
A good OG can be had with our second round pick.

With our late 3rd round pick I’m hoping they seriously consider a QB. Gabriel, Milroe, or Howard would be my top choices right now.

It’s early, so the more I look at players I may change my mind, but right now these are my wants.