2021 Miami Dolphins Mock Draft 2.0

Let's do this. My second (and final) mock draft, on the day of the draft. I couldn't possibly be more excited for tonight, but this mock should be able to quench my thirst for a few more hours. If you haven't already, go check out my first mock draft from a few days ago so you can see what changes were made. This mock will be three rounds, meaning picks 6, 18, 36, 50, and 81. Here we go!

Round 1, Pick 6: Ja'Marr Chase, WR, LSU

I was so excited for Chase to fall to six in this mock. As the days go by, it looks more and more likely that Kyle Pitts goes to Atlanta at four (though I can still hope he doesn't), so having Chase available at six would be the next best thing. In fact, there are those who would argue it's the best thing (which I honestly wouldn't argue).

Chase is an elite prospect at receiver, and would provide Tua with an extremely dynamic threat on the outside. Not only would he help Tua, but he would also help other guys like DeVante Parker, Will Fuller, Mike Gesicki, and all the other guys on offense. Hopefully Cincinnati doesn't mess this all up and take him at 5. Seriously, please just protect Joe Burrow and let us have Chase.

Round 1, Pick 18: Kwity Paye, EDGE, Michigan

Kwity Paye is a really exciting pick for the Dolphins at 18. He's both a physical (6'4, 277 lbs) and athletic freak, which contributes to him having a very high ceiling. I believe he'd be able to reach that ceiling in a Brian Flores system, which makes him a phenomenal pick. Looking at all the reports and information on him, it seems he has a really good work ethic and intangibles, which I'm sure the Dolphins brass loves.

As I mentioned in the first mock draft, this pick was probably the hardest one due to all the options available, most notably the possibility of taking a guy like Najee Harris. However, just as I did in the first mock, I decided to wait for 36 and hope one of the top three running backs was available, and instead take a high impact defensive player.

Round 2, Pick 36: Javonte Williams, RB, UNC *Breakdown same as in Mock 1.0

The gamble paid off... AGAIN! Yep, this made me very excited. I was really nervous that the top three would be gone by 36 due to the flurry of running back needy teams at the end of the first round (Pittsburgh, Buffalo, New York), but fortunately all GM's except Buffalo's Brandon Beane (who took Harris) are Dolphins fans that badly want Chris Grier to get his guy. Don't fact check that.

Williams is a do-it-all, every down back. He's a bruising runner that can also come out of the backfield to catch passes, or even stay back in pass protection. One thing's for sure - Tua wouldn't mind having this guy on his team (even if he wants his former roommate back).

Round 2, Pick 50: Liam Eichenberg, OT, Notre Dame

Liam Eichenberg would be a very good pick at 50. He's a guy who's fundamentally sound and would provide stability on the offensive line. Not only would he come in and be able to start at tackle immediately, but he would allow Robert Hunt to kick back inside at guard and dominate there. He's better in the run game than he is in pass protection, but he's still an extremely capable, even good pass blocker that would certainly help Tua out, which as I've said before is my ultimate goal.

Round 3, Pick 81: Quinn Meinerz, C, Wisconsin-Whitewater *Breakdown same as in Mock 1.0

Yep... YEP! ALL ABOARD THE MEINERZ TRAIN! THE D-III BEAST IS COMING TO DOMINATE EVERYONE AT THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE... I hope. Some people will feel like 50 is too high for him, but I was desperate for a center, and both Creed Humphrey and Landon Dickerson were gone. Yes, Meinerz is likely a very developmental guy, and he'd be my third choice out of him and the two guys I mentioned, but it's a position of need. And again... HE"S GONNA DOMINATE!

And that's the final mock. I hope you're all ready for tonight, because I know I'm not. But I guess I have to be. Eh, I'll figure it out.