After countless debate and mock drafts in a world void of actual sports... NFL Draft week is finally here. Like many of you I've spent way too many hours looking over draft information and felt compelled to drop my final mock draft here for you all to critique. This draft below is my best case scenario and includes an option for trades. To keep things realistic, I gave up more draft capital than I received in trades (according to an online draft calculator) and I attempted to draft players closest to their actual projections as humanly possible. Let's dig in, shall we?

Round 1 Pick 5 -

Turtle's Take: Take the best overall player.

The Miami Dolphins draft Tua Tagovailoa.

At this point, I've come to realize you're either for Tua or against him. For my anti-Tua folks, if you truly choose to stop reading here, that's fine by me. Listen... I get it. His injury was significant and is absolutely reason for concern. The truth is, Miami personnel has done research on him and his medical records for months now and know a lot more than you or I do. If they choose to pass on him, it truly is a bigger issue than we all know. However, any rookie is a risk; no prospect is BUST-proof. Miami, with their 14 picks have the draft ammo to rebuild their roster with the best prospects available in this year's draft. The truth is a) The Dolphins are in a perfect situation to groom a rookie QB to sit Year 1 and b) The Dolphins need to find their franchise QB and for god sakes, NOT settle.

Get the guy that could be a superstar and transform your franchise.

Tua, banged up hip and all, is that guy. No rookie QB would start for the Dolphins in 2020 so the Dolphins are in a perfect situation to draft a QB this weekend. In Tua, they get to get their guy who they have coveted for two years, and hopefully get him by standing pat at Pick 5. Let him rest and learn under possibly the smartest veteran QB in the league and in 2021 he will have a shot to be this franchise's savior that they desperately need. Don't trade up and waste capital; if Tua is there he is 100% the pick, otherwise don't panic and get the best guy on your board. There are worse scenarios than getting the draft's top OL or defensive difference maker. You don't settle with a top 5 pick, you get the guy you think can be the league's top superstar.

Alternate options: OT Jedrick Wills Jr. or LB/S Isaiah Simmons

Round 1 Pick 18 - TRADE

Turtle's Take: Trade up and secure the top OT remaining.

The Miami Dolphins TRADE picks #18 and #56 to San Francisco for pick #13 and #210. Miami selects OT Mekhi Becton with the #13 pick.

For those who don't want Tua because his health is a concern... I get it! But with 13 other draft picks, the rewards outweigh the risks to take that chance. Miami secured their franchise QB and protecting his health should now be the #1 overall goal. By now Wills and Wirfs are likely gone which means Miami should look to secure Becton or Andrew Thomas who ultimately will take over for the vacancy left by Leremy Tunsil's departure. I believe Becton has a better chance to slide over to RT than Thomas does, which would protect Tua's blindside. But no need to switch lineman positions yet... as Miami is poised for their next pick.

Alternate options: Stay at #18 and take best available OT (Josh Jones/Austin Jackson), trade for a 2021 1st overall

Round 1 Pick 26 (26th overall) - TRADE

Turtle's Take: Trade down and re-acquire a second round pick.

The Miami Dolphins TRADE picks #26 and #70 to Chicago for pick #43, #50 and #163. Miami selects OT Isaiah Wilson with their #39 pick.

The Dolphins move back quite a few spots but look to capitalize heavily on great depth in Round 2. Doubling down at OT really shows Miami's commitment to take care of their QB investment. Miami's weak offensive line suddenly is transformed and the Dolphins look set up to capitalize on some impact players for the rest of the draft. Wilson is a broad, natural RT that would allow Becton to play his college position. Offensive tackle, Miami's weakest position, is instantly transformed with the last two picks.

Alternate options: S Xavier McKinney, WR Denzel Mims, QB Justin Herbert/Jordan Love (obviously if Tua is not drafted)

Round 2 Pick 43 (from CHI)

Turtle's Take: The Miami Dolphins select S Antoine Winfield Jr.

No matter his age, losing all-pro Reshad Jones hurts. Miami needs to find a similar ball-hawk to take over the secondary. Winfield comes from a NFL pedigree and looks ready to make a new name for himself in the NFL. Besides Xavier McKinney, Winfield seems to have the highest upside in the draft for the safety spot. He's a day 1 starter.

Round 2 Pick 50 (from CHI)

Turtle's Take: The Miami Dolphins select RB J.K. Dobbins.

There are a TON of awesome backs in this draft and I'd be ecstatic if Miami gets to wait until their fifth overall selection to get my absolute favorite one. Dobbins automatically comes in to lead the backfield and provide a 1,2 punch with newly-acquired Jordan Howard. There's way too many positives to list for this guy, go watch 5 minutes of his highlight film and you will surely be as hooked as I am on this kid. Don't look now but Miami is two rounds in and have completely revitalized their offense. Best part? They aren't done.

Round 4 Pick 129 (from BAL)

The Miami Dolphins TRADE picks #163 (from CHI) and #173 to Baltimore for pick #129. Miami selects TE Thaddeus Moss with the #129 pick.





Another popular name with a NFL pedigree, Moss could be great depth for MIami as a TE2 and help with blocking in run packages. He may not be his dad but Thad also has great hands and can develop into a solid 3rd down or goal line TE. Miami trades two fifth round picks to jump up in Round 4 to take a chance on him to pair him with Mike Gesecki.

Round 4 Pick 141

Turtle's Take: The Miami Dolphins select WR/ATH Lynn Bowden Jr.

The Dolphins are already playing with house money and draft one of the draft's biggest wildcards. Bowden looks to be on the Dolphins radar already; they seem intrigued on his jack-of-all trades skill set and I seem to envision a scenario to revitalize a wildcard package down here for him. An offensive weapon, Chan Gailey will have his hands full trying to come up with unique ways to get Bowden, Jakeem Grant and Albert Wilson the ball. There are worse problems to have then too many weapons.

Alternate options: WR Antonio Gandy-Golden, WR Gabriel Davis

Round 5 Pick 153

Turtle's Take: The Miami Dolphins select G Shane Lemieux

Guard is still a weakness and Miami has their eyes on one of Justin Herbert's best interior lineman. He will have his fair chance to start as a rookie. Lemieux is one of my favorite sleepers of the draft; I think he's got a lot of potential as a mid-round lineman to end up as a solid starter.

Round 5 Pick 154

Turtle's Take: The Miami Dolphins select CB Lamar Jackson

He may not make the impact as the other NFL player who shares his name but Jackson has some solid potential at outside corner with very good size and length. He was a great fit in college under coach Scott Frost and should provide solid depth for Xavien Howard and Byron Jones at the CB position for the Dolphins.

Alternate options: OT Jack Driscoll, DL Robert Windsor

Round 6 Pick 185

Turtle's Take: The Miami Dolphins select OT Charlie Heck

You think Miami is taking the offensive line seriously, yet? The Dolphins have comically failed to take the offensive line seriously for over a decade and our play has suffered from it. It's about time Miami uses their capital to address the OL in a big way. A huge frame and another former pro father, Heck has to improve his strength but has the frame and pedigree to make an impact at the next level.

Alternate options: WR Collin Johnson, LB Jacob Phillips

Round 6 Pick 210 (from San Francisco)

Turtle's Take: The Miami Dolphins select DT Benito Jones

The talent is there with Jones. Besides having an A+ name, Jones was a 5-star recruit who periodically flashed brilliance for the Rebels. In the right scheme he could become a solid starter. This is a high reward pick here for the Dolphins.

Alternate options: DL Nick Coe, OT Trey Adams, WR Quintez Cephus

Round 7 Pick 227

Turtle's Take: The Miami Dolphins select LB Shaq Quarterman

A straight line inside backer with a nose for the ball. He may lack the lateral quickness to be a star in this league but his tackling and awareness should put him on a roster this season. He can contribute on special teams immediately and assist in run situations.

Alternate options: S Jalen Elliot, CB/S Neville Clarke

Round 7 Pick 246

Turtle's Take: The Miami Dolphins select OL Calvin Throckmorton

Yet another OL pick, the Dolphins select Lemeiux's teammate, one of the nation's most versatile lineman. Throckmorton started at four different OL positions in 2018. His intelligence and versatility should give him a chance to make the roster. Having smart capable backups is one of the biggest needs for this team's OL unit.

Alternate options: LB Michael Divinity Jr., S Jr. Reed

Round 7 Pick 251

Turtle's Take: The Miami Dolphins select K Rodrigo Blankenship

The Dolphins like the goggles and bring in Blakenship with their final pick to compete with Jason Sanders for the starting placekicker position. Now only if he can catch touchdown passes... Laces Out!

Alternate options: TE Jake Breeland, CB James Pierre

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