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2020 NFL Draft: Grading the draft class from all 32 teams

By Jeremy Wohlfart

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 13: Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers reacts to a touchdown against Clemson Tigers during the third quarter in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 13: Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers reacts to a touchdown against Clemson Tigers during the third quarter in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /
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Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama Crimson Tide  (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

. . MIAMI DOLPHINS. B+.

Team need

The Miami Dolphins tore apart their roster for a complete rebuild and were always coming away with a quarterback. It was down to the best player available to build up their new team.

2020 NFL Draft class

  • No. 5: Tua Tagovailoa, Quarterback, Alabama
  • No. 18: Austin Jackson, Offensive Tackle, USC
  • No. 30: Noah Igbinoghene, Cornerback, Auburn
  • No. 39: Robert Hunt, Offensive Tackle/Guard, Louisiana-Lafayette
  • No. 56: Raekwon Davis, Defensive Tackle, Alabama
  • No. 70: Brandon Jones, Safety, Texas
  • No. 111: Solomon Kindley, Guard, Georgia
  • No. 154: Jason Strowbridge, EDGE, North Carolina
  • No. 164: Curtis Weaver, EDGE/Linebacker, Boise State
  • No. 185: Blake Ferguson, Long-Snapper, LSU
  • No. 246: Malcolm Perry, Running Back/Wide Receiver, Navy

Draft review

The Dolphins did very well to not only draft the guy they coveted for a long time in Tua Tagovailoa, but also provide him with blocking, too. Austin Jackson, the versatile Robert Hunt and draft steal Solomon Kindley can form the crux of a strong offensive line. Malcolm Perry is an intriguing gadget weapon worth the late-round investment.

There were some strong defensive picks, too, with Raekwon Davis and Jason Strowbridge both solid pieces for the Dolphins defense.

I didn’t like all the picks. Noah Igbinoghene was a reach as a raw corner, and Brandon Jones was a hideously big reach, but it doesn’t matter so much as this is a long rebuilding effort.

Overall it was a good start to the new era.