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Secondary was the next position on the agenda for the Miami Dolphins, as they selected cornerback Bobby McCain of the Memphis Tigers in the fifth round.
McCain, a first-team All-AAC corner in 2014, may only be 5’9″, 195 pounds, but he plays beyond his size thanks to a 130″ broad jump and a 36″ vertical leap. He’ll attack the high point of a ball as it’s in the air and has shown the ability to beat out taller wide receivers.
When looking at off-man zone corners, McCain is the prototype. He’s an interception machine, grabbing 11 picks in the last two seasons. He can play just as well on the outside as he does in the slot, but his height keeps him from being an ideal outside corner.
In run support McCain has a strong desire to help out, fighting through blockers well to get to his target. He finished his collegiate career with 136 tackles, 6.5 for a loss, 12 interceptions, four pick-sixes, 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble that led to a touchdown.
Outside of height, his main weakness is he’s scheme-dependent. That won’t be a problem with the Dolphins, as they run the off-man zone scheme that he excels in.
If McCain should be compared to any cornerback, it’s Brent Grimes, whom McCain looked up to along with former Dolphin Cortland Finnegan due to their size and instincts.
McCain described himself after being picked by the Dolphins, and the description seems to match the scouting report on him: “I’m really smart. I’m not the tallest guy, I’m not the fastest guy. But I’m the most competitive guy. I put myself in position by film study. Everyone can run fast and jump high. But that extra time in film room helps you make big plays.”
This is an excellent pick for the Dolphins and a tremendous fit. While he’s not a future starter, he’s a key piece and a great tackler.
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