13. Miami Dolphins (from PHI): Ezekiel Elliott – RB – Ohio State
Why?: The Miami front office lives to make headline stealing moves. Almost none of these moves work out, but that doesn’t stop them from doing it. Ezekiel Elliott is one of the biggest headline players in this draft, and if he’s still on the board here, I don’t think Miami can resist him. Fortunately, and unlike previous big moves, Elliott would actually fill a major need on this team.
Or maybe fix that OL?: Jack Conklin (OT – Michigan State) is sitting on the board still and, realistically, that’s who the Dolphins “should” be drafting here. Nearly all of their problems on offense can be traced back to an OL that has had every problem imaginable for the past 10 years. Conklin is a solid and steady player who can fill a need and be a reliable fixture moving forward.
14. Oakland Raiders: Reggie Ragland – LB – Alabama
Why?: On paper the Raiders have had a tremendous offseason so far by adding some playmakers at key holes. However, they still have some soft areas, and one of those is the middle of the defense.
There’s a stigma surrounding first-round players from Alabama, and that’s especially true in Oakland after the Rolando McClain disaster. However, Ragland looks to be a legit foundation piece, and GM Reggie McKenzie thinks with his head, not his heart.
Deep secondary: The Raiders could also use a playmaker at safety. While Ragland would be a good pick for Oakland, the name that really scares me here is Karl Joseph (S – West Virginia). He hasn’t gotten the hype he deserves, but this guy is a beast and has all the potential to be a superstar in the NFL.
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