Chris Perkins: Breaking down the AFC East's draft . . . Dolphins' grade might surprise you
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The Miami Dolphins struggled during the 2025 NFL draft, receiving a low grade overall. Their strategy of trading away valuable middle-round picks led to concerns over their ability to enhance the team's roster. Although they made acceptable selections in the first two rounds with Michigan defensive tackle Kenneth Grant and Arizona guard Jonah Savaiinaea, analysts criticized the decision to forfeit potentially impactful late-round selections. The AFC East as a whole performed reasonably well, but the Dolphins appeared to fall behind in the competitive division, particularly concerning their rivals, the Jets and Patriots.
The Dolphins’ draft strategy raised eyebrows as they traded away key middle-round picks, limiting their ability to capitalize on a draft perceived to have significant value.
Despite selecting a solid defensive tackle and guard, the Dolphins’ inability to bolster their middle-round selections has drawn criticism and led to concerns about their overall draft performance.
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