2019 NFL Draft: Implications of Kyler Murray going No. 1 overall

The rebuild in South Beach is underway with Miami trading Ryan Tannehill to the Titans and letting some of their top free-agents walk away. Obviously, even after acquiring Ryan Fitzpatrick, quarterback is the team’s top need. That could lead them down the path of Drew Lock here, or they could explore trade-up scenarios to land Dwayne Haskins.

Neither scenario seems likely, though, as the Dolphins seem hell-bent on “tanking for Tua” as they hope to land Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa in the 2020 draft.

In the meantime, Miami will look to shore up other positions to prepare for a franchise signal-caller to join the franchise next year. If they are as smitten with Tagovailoa as they have been reported to be, an intriguing scenario for their first round selection would be to take one of the guys tasked with protecting the Crimson Tide’s signal-caller last season.

Jonah Williams has drawn a lot of criticism in the pre-draft process due mainly to his measurables not being up to par with the arbitrary numbers NFL scouts and pundits have assigned to tackles at the next level. Some think the All-American will struggle to stymie edge rushers, forcing him to kick inside to guard.

I think that’s foolish, and regardless of where Williams plays in the NFL, he should be an instant contributor and an eventual Pro Bowl talent. He’s strong in pass protection, but he’s also a dominant run blocker.

Miami ranked 18th in the NFL in rushing offense last year, and gave up the fifth most sacks. Williams would be an instant upgrade, and should help shore up the offensive line as they prepare a comfortable spot for Tagavailoa, or another first round quarterback, in next year’s class.