Miami Dolphins 2012 NFL Mock Draft | First Round
The Miami Dolphins ended the 2011 season on a high note, as they won six of their last nine games on route to a 6-10 record.
Reggie Bush was a big factor for the turnaround in the second half for the Dolphins. He recorded his first ever 1,000 yard rushing season and finished the year off with 519 rushing yards in the last four games he played in.
Matt Moore was able to manage at the quarterback position with only 5 interceptions in the final nine games, but it’s clear if the Dolphins want to take the next step they’ll need to upgrade at the quarterback position.
New head coach, and former Green Bay Packers OC, Joe Philbin has ties to potential free agent Matt Flynn, so it makes sense that it would be a great fit for both Flynn and the Dolphins.
They’ve also expressed interest in another potential free agent in Peyton Manning, assuming he’s healthy enough to play next season.
It’s safe to say that the Dolphins won’t be selecting a quarterback in the first round of the NFL draft, as they are to far down to select the top 2 QB’s in Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III, so they’ll need to focus on upgrading their offensive line and secondary, as well as a complimentary back to Reggie Bush.
The Miami Dolphins own the 8th or 9th pick in the 2012 NFL Draft with a coin flip with the Panthers coming.
Here are some of the top options for them to pursue with the 8th/9th overall pick.
Pick #8/9
Option #1: Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama
Kirkpatrick would be an instant upgrade for an average secondary and would likely start right away opposite of Vontae Davis.
He has elite athleticism, as well as being extremely aggressive and physical. He’s great against the run and could shut down half of the field for the Miami Dolphins.
Option #2: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa
Assuming the Dolphins do bring in either Matt Flynn or Peyton Manning, they’ll need to upgrade at offensive tackle and Reiff would be the perfect fit, as he could play on the left or right side.
Iowa has the pedigree of producing great offensive lineman and Riley Reiff is thought to be another great lineman. He could be a franchise type player that anchors a solid line for the Dolphins for years to come.
Option #3: David DeCastro, OG, Stanford
DeCastro is the highest rated guard in the 2012 NFL draft, so he might not be around when the Dolphins pick in the first round.
The Stanford product is a great run blocker, despite not being overly powerful, but he uses his hands very well and is also a great pass protector, as seen by keeping Andrew Luck off of the turf for the past three seasons.
Option #4: Michael Floyd, WR, Norte Dame
The Miami Dolphins will be looking for a receiver to complement Brandon Marshall and Floyd would be that type of player that could start right away.
Floyd is a very physical receiver who has great hands and is not afraid to go over the middle to catch passes. He needs to improve his run-blocking skills, but he could prove to be one of the better pure receivers coming out of the 2012 NFL Draft.
Option #5: Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina
Much like Floyd, Jeffery is thought to be a very physical receiver that is not scared to go over the middle, and he has been compared to Brandon Marshall.
Jeffery had a huge sophomore season for the Gamecocks, but he wasn’t able to produce enough in his Junior season due to inconsistent quarterback play and weight issues. There’s no question Jeffery has all the tools to become an elite player at the next level, but there are still some concerns regarding his speed and work ethic.
Kevin Roberts 
Keet Bailey 
Taylor Smith 
Michael Cellars 
Trevor Gunn 
Terrence Kirker
Wow this is super stupid. Dolphins do not need Kirkpatrick. Lack of productivity and a pothead. No. Reiff would make the fan base rage. Selecting an olineman again in the first round would likely get the fan base in an uproar. WR isn’t a big need, or even a need at all. Also, why don’t you have Upshaw as an option??? We need an OLB since Taylor retired and Misi isn’t getting it done.
A pothead? He was arrested for possession, and wasn't even charged. I'm sure he has smoked a bit of dope, but he's a very talented player. As for the lack of productivity, I don't know what to tell you other than that he's a legit cornerback. Chris Gamble was a top five cornerback in 2011, despite having just 3 INT's and 37 tackles. Looking at solely stats doesn't tell nearly enough about a player. WR is a need because neither Bess or Hartline are #2 receivers.
Why bring Gamble into the discussion? Ya he's a beast but saying that the lack of production from Kirkpatrick is because he is the next Gamble is going a little far. He plays in the SEC which translates to run the ball… alot. Oh and your point about WR being a need is quite frankly ridiculous. I don't mean to offend but why waste a first round pick when the value isn't there. It's like drafting Ted Ginn Jr over Patrick Willis and Revis. There are other, much better players out there that are much more of a need than WR,such as right tackle, defensive end, free safety, defensive tackle, and for god's sake a quarterback.
Actually, Kirkpatrick and Gamble are quite similar players and Gamble is a great comparison. Kirkpatrick isn't going to get 5-7 INT/Year, but it doesn't mean that his skillset doesn't translate into a #1 NFL cornerback, or #2 at the very worst. As for WR, I won't argue that it's not a HUGE need, but Floyd actually is solid value there for a potential #1 guy that could compliment Marshall. Personally, I would have put Ryan Tannehill, David DeCastro, Riley Reiff, Courtney Upshaw and Dre Kirkpatrick as my list, in that order. But, I think Trevor still has a pretty good idea about what the Dolphins could do, and it's still only February and anything could happen. If Tannehill gets to 9, he's a Dolphin thanks to Mike Sherman's presence.
Reiff would make the fan base rage? He's the only viable option for a first round pick. The value is too good to pass up and since Carey and Columbo are getting the boot there isn't another real choice. The pass rush can be addressed in the second round since there are a variety of defensive ends and olb options available. I have no clue where the idea of cornerback in the first round came from. If there is any position in the secondary that should be addressed it is free safety, just not in the first round. The notion of wide receiver, as you listed two of them, is more laughable than cornerback. Bess is a solid slot receiver despite his down year this last season and Hartline or "the fastest Dolphin" as Chris Collinsworth calls him can be replaced in later rounds, much much much later rounds. Oh and Brett, Upshaw does look beastly but the offense needs much more work than the defense and adding another OT with huge potential can sure up the line for the future. At least off the edge
You got one thing right Bob, Bess is a solid slot receiver, but outside of Marshall there is no depth at the receiver position. If the Dolphins want to contend with the Patriots, they'll need a #2 receiver and you're not going to get that in the second round this year. Do you think if they land Flynn or Manning that they can succeed with just Marshall and a average slot guy? Not happening.
I agree with everything you said, except the OLB part…since we'll be using the 4-3 more this year, we need a DE…Melvin Ingram should be our 1st round pick…dude is a BEAST!!!!
Melvin Ingram or Reiff
They dont need a RB at all. With Bush the primary back and Daniel Thomas a great 3rd down back we have all we need. Everyone is hating on Thomas but watch his film (I am a High School Football coach I watch a lot of film lol) he almost always breaks the first tackle, always falls forward for additional yardage and is a great blocker. Look at his stats 13 Games Played, 165 Attempts, 581 yards, 3.5 yards a carry, 24 First Downs and even 12 receptions for for 72 yards and a TD. Not bad for rookie playing behind a 1000+ yard rusher. He is 6’1″ 228. No reason to even look at another RB.
This will be unpopular but right now (before free agency) I would go for DiCastro. He is the best player at his position coming out in years. The only other player you can say that about is Luck. i would pick a 4-3 pass-rushing DE before him but there isn’t a great one available. If we get DiCastro, Jerry can then be moved to RT to battle for the starting spot.
Yes Upshaw should be an option at this pick and so could Quinton Coples considering Philbin wants to convert to a 4-3 defense, I just think Kirkpatrick and the two offensive lineman have more value. They could trade down and get Upshaw if they wanted.
Maybe if the dolphins had a mid to late pick these guys would look good, but only Reiff is a top 10 pick.
trade back, get number 17 and a second…. trade two second rounds and a seventh for the 24th and a 5th round pick. get an mark baron and courtney upshaw. both alabama guys, both will have chemistry.
and i work out with Quinton Coples at level 5 in boca raton florida, along with a bunch of other high nfl prospects, posey WR from ohio state, brandon taylor, ext…..Quinton Coples is a beast and a freak of nature he will go to panthers or in top 5. this guy is insane. and posey in my opinion is a great kid, does not have a head problem, and in my opinion is a steal for anyone who wants to take him in the 2nd -3rd round. which im hoping is miami, cause im telling you this , he will work , and work. and will learn and learn and never will be a distraction, and for a WR. That is saying something……..
Thanks regarding spreading, it is a fantastic blog post. Much many thanks again. Cool.
I’ve just lately built a site, and the info you offer on this site has assisted me a lot. Thanks for your time & operate.
Wow interesting comment im well into that!
http://wiki.eduke32.com/wiki/Emotional_Ways_to_Winning_back_your_ex
They may be knee excessive or ” leg ” high boots as well which have been laced up the front side to make them since tight as is possible. It is basically a directly line through the knee as a result of the foot. Once a factor of only fetish design, they’ve currently fully in progress their go over into traditional runway and celeb design. Alexander McQueen included the 10 inch large Armadillo shoe in the Spring/Summer 2010 design shoe. Versions, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Natasha Poly as well as Sasha Pivovarova quit a show throughout protest and it also was a huge controversy. Naturally this merely spawned a different generation connected with dare challenges when Gaga and Beyonce used them.
http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1z7xn/Sometechniquehowtoge/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A%2F%2Ffree.yudu.com%2Fitem%2Fdetails%2F626387%2FSome-technique-how-to-get-your-ex-back-recommendations-that-you-just-hardly-ever-found
As soon as I detected this internet site I went on reddit to share some with the enjoy with them.
Super fast here refers to a period of time. Well, needless to say it’s possible nevertheless the question must be, is it risk-free? If you haven’t noticed ballet pumps or ballet boots before, they’re fabricated like a ballerinas pointe shoe exclusively they’re a actual shoe with a 7 in . heel inside back.
Yay yahoo is my personal king helped me to get this fantastic site!. A hard lesson in life that certain has to understand is that not everybody wishes a person well. by Serta Rather.
there is to know, all of the mathematical formulations and precisely how almost everything affects
You lost me, buddy. I mean, I imagine I get what youre saying. I have an understanding of what you are saying, but you just seem to have ignored that you’ll find some other folks inside the world who look at this issue for what it definitely is and may possibly not agree with you. You may possibly be turning away many of folks who might have been followers of your web site.
You have practical very worthy of note points ! ps clothed website . “Become addicted to constant and never-ending person improvement.” by Anthony D’Angelo.
I believe it comes in two or three different base colors.
I’ve learn several good stuff here. Definitely price bookmarking for revisiting. I surprise how so much effort you put to create one of these excellent informative site.
http://eventful.com/users/yat2michea
Iˇve learn some excellent stuff here. Certainly price bookmarking for revisiting. I wonder how a lot effort you place to create this sort of magnificent informative web site.
I am glad that I found this website , precisely the right info that I was looking for! .
corresponds together with the summary of your 13th b’ak’tun, or the finish of your Mayan Extended Count
After I originally left a comment I appear to have clicked on the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and now every time a comment is added I receive four emails with the same comment. There has to be an easy method you can remove me from that service? Appreciate it!
I blog quite often and I really appreciate your content. The article has really peaked my interest. I am going to book mark your website and keep checking for new information about once per week. I opted in for your Feed too.