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Senior Bowl 2024: Here are 11 players for Miami Dolphins (and you) to scout

joe schad, palm beach post
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The Dolphins hold two of the first 55 picks in the next NFL Draft, which is a nice change of pace and also necessary as key replacements will be needed.

Miami is slated to pick 21st overall, in the first round.

And they're scheduled to pick 55th overall, in the second round.

After that, Miami does not pick until 156th overall, in the fifth round.

At the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., Dolphins general manager Chris Grier and his scouting staff will evaluate practices on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Practices will be televised and highlighted on NFL Network and ESPN. So there's a chance for you to do some scouting, too.

Dolphins legend Dan Marino will be honored this week as a member of the Senior Bowl's 75th anniversary team.

Here are 11 players we think the Dolphins should scout closely:

T/G Troy Fautanu, Washington

The skinny: Could start at guard and move to tackle. Athletic and sturdy.

ESPN rank: No. 26 overall.

DT T’Vondre Sweat, Texas

The skinny: This run-stopper would help offset potential Christian Wilkins/Raekwon Davis losses.

ESPN rank: No. 27 overall.

Texas Longhorns Defensive Linebacker L T’Vondre Sweat preforms drills during Texas Longhorns football spring practice at the Frank Denius practice fields in Austin Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
Texas Longhorns Defensive Linebacker L T’Vondre Sweat preforms drills during Texas Longhorns football spring practice at the Frank Denius practice fields in Austin Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

C Graham Barton, Duke

The skinny: Can play every OL position and can pull and plays with chip.

ESPN rank: No. 37 overall.

C Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon

The skinny: Athletic. Physical. He or Barton are options to replace Connor Williams.

ESPN rank: No. 57 overall.

Oct 21, 2023; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) signals against the Washington State Cougars in the 4th quarter at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 21, 2023; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) signals against the Washington State Cougars in the 4th quarter at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-USA TODAY Sports

Edge Laiatu Latu, UCLA

The skinny: Like Jaelan Phillips, this 6-foot-5, 265-pound edge rusher once medically retired (neck injury in 2019). He had 23.5 sacks in two years at UCLA.

ESPN rank: No. 12 overall (pending medicals).

Edge Chris Braswell, Alabama

The skinny: Motor. Strength. Possible second-rounder had 8 sacks in 2023.

ESPN rank: No. 42 overall.

Oct 21, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Chris Braswell (41) hits Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III (7) and causes a fumble that was recovered and run for a touchdown at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated Tennessee 34-20. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 21, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Chris Braswell (41) hits Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joe Milton III (7) and causes a fumble that was recovered and run for a touchdown at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated Tennessee 34-20. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports

CB Quinyon Mitchell, Toledo

The skinny: Small-school interception machine could be fast-riser.

ESPN rank: No. 25 overall

Notre Dame’s Kevin Austin Jr. (4) makes a catch as Toledo's Quinyon Mitchell (27) defends him during the Notre Dame vs. Toledo NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend.
Notre Dame’s Kevin Austin Jr. (4) makes a catch as Toledo's Quinyon Mitchell (27) defends him during the Notre Dame vs. Toledo NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend.

TE Theo Johnson, Penn State

The skinny: Johnson is 6-foot-6, 260 pounds, featuring size and athleticism.

ESPN rank: No. 84 overall.

Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Theo Johnson (84) scores a touchdown against the Michigan State Spartans.
Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Theo Johnson (84) scores a touchdown against the Michigan State Spartans.

WR Xavier Legette, South Carolina

The skinny: At 6-foot-3, 220 pounds, the potential second-rounder is a big body.

ESPN rank: No. 40 overall.

Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Xavier Legette (17) makes a touchdown reception over Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Andru Phillips (23) in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports Kentucky
Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Xavier Legette (17) makes a touchdown reception over Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Andru Phillips (23) in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports Kentucky

T Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma

The skinny: He's 6-foot-7, 326 pounds, agile and tough.

ESPN rank: No. 31 overall.

25. Green Bay Packers: Oklahoma OT Tyler Guyton
25. Green Bay Packers: Oklahoma OT Tyler Guyton

T Taliese Fuaga, Oregon State

The skinny: Fuaga is 6-foot-6, 334 pounds, allowing one sack in his 25-start career at right tackle.

ESPN rank: No. 14 overall.

20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Oregon State OL Taliese Fuaga
20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Oregon State OL Taliese Fuaga

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