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The Dolphins had one of the most interesting drafts in the NFL Stephone Anthony Jersey , but how does it grade out?" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteThe Phinsidera Miami Dolphins communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpSectionsFanpostsFanshotsLibraryDolphinsOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteSections 2018 NFL Draft2018 NFL Free Agency2018 Mock Drafts2018 Draft ProspectsFiled under:2019 NFL DraftGrading the Dolphins 2019 draft classNew,60commentsThe Dolphins had one of the most interesting drafts in the NFL, but how does it grade out?EDTShareTweetShareShareGrading the Dolphins 2019 draft classPhoto by Andy Lyons/Getty ImagesThe 2019 NFL Draft has come and gone, and the Dolphins roster now looks dramatically different than it did just one week ago.The team garnered national media attention with its trade for last year’s 10th overall draft pick, Josh Rosen, and his landing in Miami will absolutely be factored in to my overall grading of Miami’s draft class. Aside from Rosen, the Dolphins added some quality players at a number of positions, but how does it all stack up?First, let’s lay out all of the picks. Below is Miami’s full list of 2019 draft selections (including Rosen):Round 1 (13th overall) - Christian Wilkins, DL, ClemsonTrade - Josh Rosen, QB, Arizona CardinalsRound 3 (78th overall) - Michael Dieter, OL, WisconsinRound 5 (151st overall) - Andrew Van Ginkel, LB, WisconsinRound 6 (202nd overall) - Isaiah Prince, OT, OhioRound 7 (233rd overall) - Chandler Cox http://www.thedolphinslockerroom.com/authentic-t.j.-mcdonald-jersey , FB, AuburnRound 7 (234th overall) - Myles Gaskin, RB, WashingtonThe Dolphins began the draft by selecting Wilkins, one of the top defenders in all of college football last season. He routinely caused havoc for opposing offenses and helped lead Clemson to a College Football National Championship. He was also the recipient of the William V. Campbell trophy (often called the “Academic Heisman”) for his achievements off the field and in the classroom. He received his degree from Clemson in just 2 & 1⁄2 years.On the field, his performance culminated in being named a first-team All American for the 2018 season. Wilkins accumulated 57 tackles, including 15 for loss, six sacks, and two forced fumbles last season. He’ll be an immediate contributor on Miami’s d-line and should start as early as Week 1. His presence in the locker room should result in Wilkins becoming one of the leaders of Miami’s defense, and the team as a whole, very early in his career.Round 2 is where Miami’s draft become most interesting. After intense negotiations with the Arizona Cardinals for quarterback Josh Rosen resulted in Miami’s top brass feeling as though the 48th overall selection was too steep a price for the QB, the Dolphins initiated a trade with the New Orleans Saints. Miami sent its 48th overall selection and a 2019 fourth-round pick to New Orleans in exchange for the 62nd overall selection, a 2019 sixth-round pick, and a 2020 second-round pick. Now holding an extra second-round pick in next year’s draft, and having maximized the value of this year’s second-round pick, Miami traded the 62nd overall selection and a 2020 fifth-round pick to the Cardinals in exchange for Rosen, who just last year was picked 10th overall by Arizona. In essence, the Dolphins traded a 2019 second-round pick, a 2019 fourth-round pick Womens Kenny Stills Jersey , and a 2020 fifth-round pick in exchange for Josh Rosen, a 2020 second-round pick, and a 2019 sixth-round pick. No matter what you think of Rosen and his potential, the fact of the matter is that he is just one year removed from being the 10th overall pick, has a load of potential, and will cost the Dolphins virtually nothing on the salary cap for the next three years. When the draft compensation is taken into account, it’s only fair to say this was a masterful move by general manager Chris Grier. Even if Rosen doesn’t pan out as a franchise QB, the Dolphins paid proportionally very little to test him out when compared to what most teams spend on QB’s of his stature (often first-round picks).In the third round, the Dolphins selected Dieter, one of the top interior linemen in this draft class. Given the fact that this draft class was top heavy on the defensive side of the ball, some top tier offensive talent got pushed down the draft board, and Miami took advantage. Dieter may not be the most athletic lineman on the field, but his versatility is unparalleled, something head coach Brian Flores has mentioned he values in his players. Dieter has played double-digit games at tackle, center, and most recently, left guard. He earned first-team All-Big Ten honors in both the 2017 and 2018 seasons. He will likely compete for the starting left guard spot right away. Dieter’s durability has also been a big asset, as he played in 13 or more games in four straight collegiate seasons.Van Ginkel will likely start out as a developmental player for the Dolphins. Last season, he started 11 games for the Badgers and accumulated 46 tackles Kiko Alonso Jersey , seven for loss, 4.5 sacks, two pass breakups, and one blocked kick, earning third-team All-Big Ten honors. With Flores likely to employ a variety of schemes, Van Ginkel should see time as a hybrid OLB/Edge defender when the team takes the field in 3-4 packages. While Van Ginkel takes time to acclimate to the defense, he should be able to make an immediate impact on special teams.Prince is a hulking offensive lineman (6’6”, 305 lbs) that could compete for the starting job at right tackle as early as his rookie season. He was a three-year starter at Ohio State and earned first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2018. Prince was also elected team captain for his senior season. He cited Buckeye’s practices, where he went against Nick Bosa, the second overall pick in this year’s draft, every day, as one of the keys to his development. Don’t be surprised if he swipes the starting job from Zach Sterup before Week 1.Cox was listed as both a fullback and a running back at various points in his career at Auburn. If he makes the 53-man roster, he’ll likely help out in the red zone and as an extra blocker in the backfield. Cox said that his visit with the Dolphins during the pre-draft process was by far his favorite, and he calls it a “dream come true” to be drafted. Gaskin earned second-team All-Pac 12 honors for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. His production over the course of his collegiate career is truly remarkable, as he rushed for over 1,200 yards in four consecutive seasons at Washington while accumulating 62 total touchdowns. He will compete with Cox, Kenneth Fowles, and a number of undrafted free agents for the chance to backup Kenyan Drake and Kalen Ballage on Miami’s depth chart.Given the selection of Wilkins, who should be an immediate starter Matt Haack Jersey , and the additions of Dieter and Prince, who are potential Week 1 starters, I would give Miami’s draft a solid B+ because I believe the team still needs help at defensive end and cornerback. Unfortunately, the Dolphins simply didn’t have enough picks to address every position of need in this draft, and I believe taking the best player available regardless of position is the best draft philosophy anyway. With all that said, Grier’s deft maneuvering that allowed the team to trade for Josh Rosen while still netting an extra second-round pick in next year’s draft deserves applause, and it boosts my draft grade for 2019 to an A-.Bravo, Mr. Grier. Bravo. This is the Deshaun Watson the Houston Texans have been waiting for all season.Watson matched his career high with five touchdown passes to lead the Texans to their fifth straight victory, 42-23 over the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night.The second-year quarterback has played well at times this year but hadn’t had a breakout game while dealing with rib and lung injuries over the past few weeks.The Texans (5-3) have left their 0-3 start behind with their longest single-season winning streak since reeling off six victories in a row in 2012.“I think we’ve got the best offense in the NFL,” receiver DeAndre Hopkins said. “What we put up tonight against a pretty good defense, what we’ve shown in these past five games that we’ve won, we’re up there with the best of the best.”Watson threw touchdown passes of 13, 2, 73, 49 and 2 yards to give him 34 career scoring passes, moving ahead of Dan Marino (32) for second-most in NFL history after 15 games.“This offense can be very explosive,” Watson said. “We can do a lot of good things, put a lot of points on the board.”Miami’s Brock Osweiler, who had one tough season in Houston after signing a $72 million contract in 2016 http://www.thedolphinslockerroom.com/authentic-mike-hull-jersey , threw for 241 yards with an interception in his third straight start in place of injured starter Ryan Tannehill.Kenyan Drake had a touchdown run and touchdown reception for the Dolphins (4-4). They lost for the second straight week.“I’m fairly irritated right now,” Miami coach Adam Gase said. “I’m going to re-evaluate everything this weekend and figure out how to get better on defense, figure out how to sustain drives and get the ball into the end zone on offense.”Rookie Jordan Thomas caught the first two touchdown passes of his career, Hopkins had 82 yards receiving and two scores, and Will Fuller added 124 yards receiving and a touchdown.Texans running back Lamar Miller, who grew up in Miami and spent his first four seasons with the Dolphins, had 133 yards rushing and a touchdown for his second straight 100-yard game.Houston led by eight when Watson threw a 49-yard touchdown pass to Hopkins on the first play of the fourth quarter to make it 35-20.Watson found the speedy Fuller in front of the defense for a 73-yard touchdown that left Houston up 28-17 late in the third quarter. It was the longest touchdown pass of Watson’s career and the longest reception of Fuller’s. Fuller has caught 11 touchdown passes in 11 career games with Watson.The Dolphins used a 41-yard field goal to cut the lead to 28-20 with less than a minute left in the third quarter. That score came after a drive featuring a crazy 46-yard pass by Osweiler . He threw the ball to Jakeem Grant, who lost it after being hit by two Texans defenders, but it sailed down the field and into the hands of DeVante Parker for the big gain.A 58-yard run by Miller got the Texans to the 9-yard line early in the third quarter. Houston extended the lead to 21-10 when Watson found Thomas again, this time on a 2-yard pass.The Dolphins used some trickery later in the third quarter when Osweiler pitched a lateral to Danny Amendola, who threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to Drake to cut the lead to 21-17.INJURIESHouston CB Johnathan Joseph injured his ankle in the first quarter and didn’t return. … ILB Zach Cunningham left in the first quarter with a knee injury and didn’t return. … Fuller left the game after injuring his knee in the fourth quarter.THE CATCH THAT WASN’THopkins scored his second touchdown on a 2-yard reception with about eight minutes left in the fourth quarter, but his most impressive play of the night came on a catch that didn’t count . Hopkins reached back and grabbed the ball with one hand and weaved it between his legs in the air before crashing to the ground. But it was brought back after he was called for pass interference.“I knew the guy had my other arm, so I couldn’t put my other arm to catch the ball, so I knew I had to pin it up against something just to hold onto it,” Hopkins said.ANTHEMMiami defensive end Robert Quinn again raised his right fist during the anthem as he has done in past weeks.