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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-round projections after CFP Semifinals

By Connor Muldowney

Dec 31, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs the ball for a touchdown against Ohio State during the third quarter during the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kadlubowski/The Arizona Republic via USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs the ball for a touchdown against Ohio State during the third quarter during the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kadlubowski/The Arizona Republic via USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (90) celebrates after a tackle in the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins in a NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2015; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal defensive tackle Solomon Thomas (90) celebrates after a tackle in the second quarter against the UCLA Bruins in a NCAA football game at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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The Dolphins have made the playoffs. You read that right. Even without Ryan Tannehill who has been out for the past couple of weeks with a leg injury, the Dolphins have found a way to sneak into the postseason and they will do so with Matt Moore leading the way.

A couple of weeks ago, I would have said that Miami needs to look at some offensive line depth, potentially a guard, or even a tight end in the first round, but with the rise of Dion Sims, I say this team should be targeting a defensive end instead.

You don’t normally think of Miami’s defensive line needing all that much, especially with Ndamukong Suh up front, but if Mario Williams leaves, the Dolphins could afford to add a defensive end like Solomon Thomas.

Thomas has played just a couple of years with the Cardinal and the impression that he has made cannot be overlooked. He’s not the biggest defensive line prospect in this year’s draft, but he is strong and has violent hands that help him create pressure. He finished the 2016 regular season at Stanford with 61 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks.

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