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Dolphins grab Tua Tagovailoa insurance as Shedeur Sanders falls to pick 13.
Welcome to another Marek’s Mock Friday! And before you jump into the comments section of this article and ask why there have been six iterations of my mock draft, please remember that we’re doing this every single Friday until the actual 2025 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, April 24th, so that means we have plenty more to go (three more after today). Also, remember... this is supposed to be fun! Is every scenario the absolute best route the Dolphins could take to get out of the purgatory of mediocrity? No, but it’s still a worthwhile endeavor to consider any and all possibilities, especially when the team doesn’t even begin to play meaningful football games for another five months or so.
Speaking of shocking scenarios... just keep reading! I’m well aware that today’s first round selection will be a polarizing one for many members of this fanbase, but it’s still a possibility — albeit a slight one — that the Dolphins will be in a position to draft Tua Tagovailoa’s heir apparent if a certain quarterback slides like some have been predicting lately. So, today we’ll explore that scenario and see how the rest of the draft would shake out if the Dolphins did select a passer with their first round pick.
As a reminder, once a week, every week until the 2025 NFL Draft, I’ll be doing a full 7-round mock, and then giving you a chance to grade my results. Each draft will look slightly different, because, let’s be honest, the Dolphins have a ton of needs and can go in a million different directions come late April when the actual NFL Draft kicks off.
This exercise will allow us to examine different pathways to success for our beloved South Florida franchise, while hopefully having some fun in the process!
So, without further adieu, let’s unwrap my latest mock draft!
ROUND 1 - Pick #13
Shedeur Sanders — QB — Colorado
What the experts are saying:
Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders is a smooth operator at the quarterback position. He pairs a sharp mind for the game with baseline starter physical traits and plus accuracy as a passer. He won’t win the beauty pageant among quarterbacks for most enticing tools, but his family background in the game is obvious when observing how he instinctively processes the field of play.
He’s a capable progression passer with natural second-reaction instincts, plus ball-handling skills, and the needed toughness to win from the pocket in the NFL. Sanders’ toughness might be his most impressive quality — he will take massive hits while allowing plays to develop behind some porous offensive line play.
It all adds up to the final product of a player who appears capable of winning as a traditional passer at the NFL level, although his ceiling may be somewhat dependent on the quality of the cast around him. (Kyle Crabbs, The 33rd Team)
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