In his first mock draft of 2024, ESPN Draft Analyst Mel Kiper Jr has Miami selecting Troy Fautanu OG Washington. Read what Mel has to say about the pick below…
Troy Fautanu, G, Washington
The Dolphins could lose two starting offensive linemen in free agency, as center Connor Williams and right guard Robert Hunt are scheduled to hit the market in March. They also likely will have limited cap space, particularly with the potential of Tua Tagovailoa getting a big extension. Why not add an O-line replacement here? There’s room to improve, as Miami ranked 31st in pass block win rate (49.2%).
Fautanu started 31 career games for the Huskies, spending most of his time at left tackle. I see his future at guard, however, as his 6-foot-4, 317-pound frame and playing style fit on the interior. He allowed two career sacks on nearly 1,250 pass-blocking snaps. It wouldn’t shock me if a team drafted Fautanu to play tackle, but I see All-Pro upside for him at guard.
I don’t think Miami picks at 21 and I really don’t think they pick in first round. Trade back for picks. We have lots of needs and little draft capital. That’s a bad mixture.
I totally disagree and social media and these sports shows are making this Dolphins situation more than what it is
The Dolphins need help on both sides of the ball. Ok some key players may leave due to cap space. This off-season if I were headcoach I’d have the guys watch all of the bad plays OFF and DEF. See what could have been better on that play learn from it and adjust. OFF coordinators need to carefully study their upcoming opponents and have an attack plan put in place. Scouts need to very carefully figure out who they are going to choose and the benefits they’ll bring to the team. Because honestly I’m sick and tired of our Fins hitting the playoffs and losing the first round. Every yr it seems like. Damn Dolphins let’s seriously get things together and squared away the right way this time.
These players are good players also players that were injured. This year. Fautanu sounds like a good pick regardless,
if we can get 1 or both of these guys back this year. And sign fautanu that gives us a offensive line averaging 6 foot 5. And 310 pounds. The running game will be untouchable. The protection should come without saying. For Tua. And I think if we can get a healthy waddle back. For 17 games. With hill , and river cracraft. Maybe draft a wr 4 in round 2 if there’s one available. And get rid of the hog wash on the depth chart. Bring in some players who actually been active in the last 12 months. !! And do we take a qb. In rounds 5,6,or7.? I’d like to see Josh Dobbs on our depth chart !!
( 3 yr. 22 million. !! ) he’s already got experience and would fit in very well with the likes of Mike white and Skylar Thompson. !! And would leave a draft pick to fill a void elsewhere !!