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2018 NFL Draft: Two-round mock for all 32 teams across the league

By Peter Panacy

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 02: Denzel Ward #12 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates an interception against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first half during the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 02: Denzel Ward #12 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates an interception against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first half during the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 2, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Cornerback. Ohio State. Denzel Ward. 11. player. 59.

After parting ways with standout defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh this offseason, the front seven might be the Miami Dolphins’ chief need.

The problem, though, is there isn’t quite the value here at No. 11. And while some may think the Dolphins would like to eventually replace quarterback Ryan Tannehill, a guess would have that problem put off for at least another year.

Instead, Miami follows a simple method — grab the best player available.

Ohio State’s Denzel Ward is easily the best pure cornerback in this year’s NFL Draft class, and many analysts are hoping he’s the next coming of fellow former Buckeye, Marshon Lattimore.

Ward has the ability to be an anchor point for any secondary, which is also a pretty big need for Miami this offseason.