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The Miami Dolphins had a wildly disappointing 8-9 2024 campaign after spending last offseason as a trendy AFC East champion pick. Now, it’s back to the drawing board, and a big part of that will be the 2025 NFL Draft. So, let’s see what the Pro Football Network mock draft simulator says the Dolphins do in this three-round mock draft.
With their three selections on the first two days of the event, head coach Mike McDaniels needs to add talent on both sides of the ball. Offensive line and playmakers on offense and defense are the priorities as the franchise tries to improve both units that simply weren’t good enough at almost anything last season.
More specifically, they need to better protect Tua Tagovailoa, who is now constantly one hit away from having to retire. They also have to find consistent offensive performers who can take some pressure off of De’Von Achane and Tyreek Hill, if the latter is back next season.
Defensively, they were 22nd in turnover percentage and interceptions and 27th in sacks, so beefing up the secondary and the pass-rush must be top of mind.
Using the 2025 PFN NFL mock draft simulator, we take a look at what Miami might do to address all these issues.
This is a great pick for the Dolphins via the PFN NFL mock draft simulator. While many Dolphins mock drafts have them taking a guard like Tyler Booker, a cornerback like Will Johnson, or trading back here, staying put and selecting Penn State tight end Tyler Waren is a great move.
Warren is a 6-foot-6, 261-pound pass-catcher who can do it all. When we last saw him in the College Football Playoffs, he was catching, running, and even throwing in wins over SMU and Boise State before a tough loss to Notre Dame.
What else can Warren do? Well, he can play in-line or as a move tight end and run precision routes, go deep down the seam, or be a lead blocker. As his NFL.com scouting report says, he also “plays with swagger and ‘best player on the field’ energy.”
This is exactly what the Dolphins offense needs after the league has figured out McDaniel’s now-predictable outside zone run and bubble scree game that was often stymied by good defenses in 2024.
If the head coach/play-caller can figure out how to use Warren in all the creative ways he could be implemented, it could redefine the Miami offense and create more opportunities for Achane, Hill, and Jaylen Waddle to do what they do best and make splash plays.
Tyler Warren is a unique difference-maker who could redefine the Dolphins offense, which is why you put all your needs aside and take him in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. After that, though, it’s time to start filling those gaping holes.
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