Todd McShay of ESPN has posted his latest mock draft with a bit of a surprise at the No.1 spot.
1. Miami Dolphins — Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College
Record: 1-15 | Needs: OT, DL, ILB, CB, QB
Previous mock selection: Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU
Assuming for our purposes that the Dolphins are unable to trade down, they will have a difficult decision to make between Ryan, DE Chris Long, OT Jake Long and DT Glenn Dorsey. Either of the Longs makes sense, considering offensive tackle and defensive line are two of the team’s biggest needs. Dorsey is considered by many to be the No. 2 player in this year’s class, but he’s not an ideal fit for a 3-4 defensive scheme and it doesn’t make financial sense to spend No. 1-type money on a lineman who will be asked to take up space. That’s why Ryan makes a lot of sense…
The rest of McShay’s top five were: 2. Rams (Chris Long, DE, Virginia), 3. Falcons (Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas), 4. Raiders (Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU) and 5. Chiefs (Jake Long, OT, Michigan).
I laud McShay for being one of the first mock drafts to have Miami taking Ryan with the first overall pick. However, if Dorsey falls to the fourth pick (which could certainly happen given what position he plays), it would be a crime. He’s the best player in the draft and will likely have an immediate impact for whichever team drafts him. The guy is an absolute stud and would be a steal at No. 4.
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