DAVIE, Fla. -- The Miami Dolphins will wrap up their 2016 training camp Wednesday, which is the first under new head coach Adam Gase.

There were plenty of interesting developments over the past three weeks. With that in mind, here are my 2016 awards for Dolphins training camp:

Cameron Wake, Ndamukong Suh and Mario Williams have wreaked havoc on Miami's offense in camp. AP Photo/Lynne Sladky

MVP Award: Defensive line

Analysis: No group has been more dominant consistently with starters and backups than Miami’s defensive line. Defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, defensive ends Mario Williams and Cameron Wake and lesser-known players such as Jordan Phillips, James Jones and Chris McCain have wreaked havoc to the Dolphins’ offense in training camp. Friday’s preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys and their stud offensive line will be a good measuring stick to see where Miami’s defensive line truly stands.

Honorable mentions: WR Jarvis Landry, CB Byron Maxwell

Rookie of Camp Award: WR Leonte Carroo

Analysis: This award may surprise you, but Carroo has quietly made consistent strides and plays from beginning to end in training camp. He hasn’t been spectacular. But other rookies such as Laremy Tunsil, Jakeem Grant and Brandon Doughty were all up and down in practices, which is typical of first-year players. Carroo has been more consistent and will continue to push for playing time behind starters Jarvis Landry, DeVante Parker and Kenny Stills.

Honorable mentions: OL Laremy Tunsil, QB Brandon Doughty

Most Improved Award: S Walt Aikens

Analysis: I have to admit that I nearly wrote off Aikens. He has athletic potential, but for whatever reason he was never able to put it together in his first two seasons. When the Dolphins signed free-agent safety Isa Abdul-Quddus, Aikens’ roster spot was put on thin ice. But Aikens, to his credit, has responded well with improved safety play in practice and also can play special teams. I’m still not sure if Aikens will make the team, but his improvements are worth noting.

Honorable mentions: WR Leonte Carroo, WR Kenny Stills

Biggest Disappointment Award: DE Dion Jordan

Analysis: This training camp was supposed to be the start of Jordan’s attempt at redemption. He is coming off a year-long suspension for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. However, Jordan hasn’t practiced one day in training camp due to a knee injury the team wasn’t aware of until he showed up. Three weeks later, Jordan remains a big mystery after an extended break from football, and it will be interesting to see what the Dolphins decide with Jordan when it’s time to make roster decisions.

Honorable mentions: Offensive line, G Dallas Thomas

Biggest Surprise Award: RB Arian Foster

Analysis: I didn’t have any expectations of Foster this early in training camp. Coming off a season-ending Achilles injury, I didn’t know how much training camp, if any, Foster would participate in this summer. The larger goal was getting ready for the regular season. But Foster came off the physically unable to perform list after just a few days and practiced in camp for two weeks straight. He also looked better than expected with smooth running and catching out of the backfield. Foster began camp as the underdog against incumbent Jay Ajayi and now may be the favorite to start in Week 1 in the regular season.

Honorable mentions: DT Chris Jones, QB Brandon Doughty

It’s a long season, and training camp was just the first step for the Dolphins. The journey will continue as Miami wraps up its preseason and heads into the regular-season opener against the Seattle Seahawks.