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Here are the 12 players all over Miami Dolphins NFL mock drafts

joe schad, palm beach post
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The Dolphins will be selecting an offensive lineman with the 21st pick in the next NFL draft.

At least that's what most mock draft prognosticators believe.

Of the 12 mock drafts we analyzed, eight projected the Dolphins to take a trench protector.

There were six offensive tackles — Miami will need an eventual successor to left tackle Terron Armstead — and two centers.

The Dolphins will probably also need a replacement for pending free agent center Connor Williams and perhaps guard Robert Hunt.

There were two edges — Miami will need someone to take reps until Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb are able to return from injury and Andrew Van Ginkel is a possible free agent departure.

The other positions mocked for Miami were cornerback — could the Dolphins need a player to replace Xavien Howard if he is cut or traded? — and wide receiver.

We suppose Miami could need an eventual successor to Tyreek Hill or Jaylen Waddle, who starts off his career as the Dolphins' third wide receiver.

Here are 12 players who are already on the Dolphins' first-round radar:

OT/G Troy Fautana, Washington

Mock: ESPN, CBS

The skinny: More than 29% of America's current mock drafts project Fautana to the Dolphins. Why? Because he could eventually succeed Armstead at left tackle and he could start his career at guard. He's versatile, athletic and powerful.

C Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon

Mock: NFL.com, The Athletic

The skinny: Powers-Johnson was flourishing at Senior Bowl practices, demonstrating anchor, balance and power at center and both guard positions.

OT J.C. Latham, Alabama

Mock: Pro Football Network, Pro Football Focus

The skinny: Massive. Aggressive. Has played mostly right tackle.

C Graham Barton, Duke

Mock: Fox, Sports Illustrated

The skinny: Range. Athleticism. Intelligence. Can also play guard.

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OT Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma

Mock: The Athletic

The skinny: Converted defensive tackle has played mostly right tackle.

Oklahoma’s Tyler Guyton (60) is pictured at OU media day in Norman, Okla., on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.
Oklahoma’s Tyler Guyton (60) is pictured at OU media day in Norman, Okla., on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.

OT Jordan Morgan, Arizona

Mock: Pro Football Network, ESPN, CBS

The skinny: Explosive. Well-built. Strong and balanced left tackle or guard.

Arizona Wildcats offensive lineman Jordan Morgan (77) against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Nov. 25, 2023.
Arizona Wildcats offensive lineman Jordan Morgan (77) against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Nov. 25, 2023.

OT Amarius Mims, Georgia

Mock: Tankathon

The skinny: Massive. Unfinished product. He's 6-foot-7, 340 pounds.

19. Los Angeles Rams: Georgia OT Amarius Mims
19. Los Angeles Rams: Georgia OT Amarius Mims

CB Terrion Arnold, Alabama

Mock: Sporting News

The skinny: Former safety and hoops star. Fluid. Physical. High ceiling.

Edge Laiatu Latu, UCLA

Mock: USA Today

The skinny: Once medically retired but an incredible pass-rush talent.

WR Brian Thomas, Jr., LSU

Mock: NFL Network

The skinny: Explosive leaper at 6-foot-4. Attacks the ball. Fast.

26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: LSU WR Brian Thomas Jr.
26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: LSU WR Brian Thomas Jr.

OT Kingsley Suamataia, BYU

Mock: ESPN

The skinny: Cousin of Penei Sewell of Lions, this giant plays LT and RT.

BYU offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia hands off a flag honoring Oregon’s Spencer Webb to Oregon wide receiver Isaah Crocker before the start of a Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, game at Autzen Stadium.
BYU offensive lineman Kingsley Suamataia hands off a flag honoring Oregon’s Spencer Webb to Oregon wide receiver Isaah Crocker before the start of a Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, game at Autzen Stadium.

Edge Jared Verse, FSU

Mock: The Ringer

The skinny: Only 249 pounds but lightning fast. Started as DE/TE recruit for Albany.

FSU”s Jared Verse, #5, had Shyheim Brown jump over him after he got a sack of Louisville’s Jack Plummer in the AAC Football Championship game. Dec. 2, 2023
FSU”s Jared Verse, #5, had Shyheim Brown jump over him after he got a sack of Louisville’s Jack Plummer in the AAC Football Championship game. Dec. 2, 2023

Joe Schad is a journalist covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at jschad@pbpost.com and follow him on Instagram and Twitter @schadjoe. Sign up for Joe's free weekly Dolphins Pulse Newsletter. Help support our work by subscribing today.

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