



The Miami Dolphins scooped up Texas Tech standout Jakeem Grant in the sixth round of this year's draft, and it sounds like quarterback Ryan Tannehill already approves of the pick.

Andrew Abramson of the Palm Beach Post joined Orlando Alzugaray on 560-WQAM Sports Radio to talk about the Dolphins last Friday and mentioned Grant as a player Tannehill has consistently praised.

"Jakeem Grant is a little guy…he’s listed at 5-foot-6, and there’s no one on the field that compares in size to him," Abramson said, per CBS Miami. "The players love him though, he’s already earned the nickname ‘Mighty Mouse’. Ryan Tannehill hasn’t stopped praising the guy, stating that he can not only help special teams, but the offense too."

Grant is a speedster who reportedly ran a 4.10-second 40-yard dash, which would have been the fastest time ever recorded, but his official time was 4.38 seconds. Either way he's very fast, and it's making a solid impression on Tannehill.

In college, Grant was a very productive pass-catcher with 255 receptions and 27 touchdowns in four seasons with the Red Raiders. He was also an effective kick returner with an average of 24.9 yards per return attempt and four returned for touchdowns.

If he's able to overcome his physical limitations (5-6, 161 lbs.) in the NFL, Grant could become a valuable spark plug for the Dolphins.