The Miami Dolphins finished with an 8-8 record for the second straight season. It was an interesting year for Miami’s rookie class.

With that in mind, let’s examine the season of second-round pick Jarvis Landry:

Position: Wide receiver

Stats: 84 receptions, 758 yards, five touchdowns

Positives: The Dolphins couldn't have asked for more from Landry in his rookie year. He took over the slot receiver position from veteran Brandon Gibson a few games into the season and wound up leading the team in receptions. Landry has some of the best hands I’ve seen in my decade covering the NFL. The catches he’s made in games and practices have been highlight material. Landry also added 1,158 return yards in an unexpected role as a kick returner. His mental approach to the game is beyond his years. He’s definitely a building block on offense, along with first-round pick Ja'Wuan James.

Negatives: Landry’s scouting report was accurate in terms of athleticism. He’s not a game-breaker and finished with just 9.0 yards per reception. Landry needs to get better at making vertical plays. He also made some rookie mistakes returning kicks with ball security and decision-making.

Rookie grade: A