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Dolphins draft grades: How does Miami’s draft compare to AFC East foes


The AFC East’s 2024 NFL draft is highlighted by New England because the Patriots had the splashiest selection at the sexiest position — North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye, the No. 3 pick.

Maye is the freshest face in a quarterback-heavy division that includes New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

But which AFC East team had the best draft in a division that seems more up for grabs than ever at this point of the year?

And where do the Dolphins, who haven’t won a division title since 2000, rank among the other three teams in draft grades?

Miami added a much-needed pass rusher in the first round.

New England got its quarterback.

Buffalo made two first-round trades.

New York likely went against Rodgers’ wishes.

None of the teams had a blockbuster draft, but a few teams seemed to improve.

Here’s how it breaks down, starting with the Dolphins: 

Miami Dolphins: C

The trade.

Why?

And at that price? For that role?

More on that later.

The Dolphins’ draft was decent at the top even though it might not provide the immediate help they seem to need. In the later rounds they doubled-down on their small, speedy guy philosophy among a running back and two wide receivers.



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