Apr
27
Round 5, Pick 149: Kevin White, CB, TCU
Miami needs depth in the secondary, preferably someone who can compete for a starting job.
I decided to fill other positions with the first three picks of the draft, but by the fifth round, I had to go corner. I chose TCU’s Kevin White, who was in charge or covering the best receiver on the opposing team in college.
In fact, Lance Zierlein of NFL.com spoke glowingly of White:
Cover corner who was usually matched up with the opponent’s best receiver. Able to stay on top of receivers with size. Blanketed possession receivers. Gets out of backpedal well and drives on the ball. Plus ball skills. Looks to get an arm inside a receiver’s frame and dig the ball out. Can play on special teams.
CBSSports.com’s Dane Brugler highlighted other things about White that fans and coaches would like while also listing some detriments:
He is pint-sized for the position and his lack of length shows up quite a bit in coverage, but he has the athletic process to plant, gather and go. Although his size limitations also hinder his ability as a run defender, White’s cup is overfilling with confidence and toughness to hold his own as a nickel corner. He will guess wrong at times, but his short-area quickness and sticky cover skills transition well to the NFL level.
Considering that most of Miami’s corners are small yet have had success, the 5’9″, 183-pound White would fit right in.
Round 5, Pick 150: Taiwan Jones, ILB, Michigan State
With the signing of Ndamukong Suh at defensive tackle, linebacker isn’t a big need. Suh and Earl Mitchell up front would make a linebacking crew of Jelani Jenkins, Chris McCain and Koa Misi look good.
The position still needs depth, though, which is why I went with Taiwan Jones.
Jones would replace Jason Trusnik as Miami’s special teams ace who can step in and start at middle linebacker when needed. An intelligent player, Jones isn’t fast, but his size (6’3″, 245 pounds) and tackling ability make him an intriguing pick for the Dolphins.
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