Preparing for the second and third rounds of the 2024 NFL draft with a focus on the Miami Dolphins’ perspective:
The Miami Dolphins are positioned to make their selections in the second and third rounds, holding the 23rd pick in the second round (55th overall) following their 21st pick in the first round. They are part of a rotational trio, alternating between the 21st and 23rd picks each round, alongside Philadelphia and Cleveland, all of whom ended the 2023 season with an 11-6 record before bowing out in the playoffs.
The draft, taking place in Detroit, Michigan, will span three days, beginning on Thursday, April 25, with Round 1, followed by Rounds 2 and 3 on Friday, April 26, and concluding with Rounds 4 through 7 on Saturday, April 27. The time limits for selections vary across rounds, with Round 1 allowing 10 minutes per pick, Round 2 reducing the time to seven minutes, and Rounds 3 through 6 allotted five minutes per pick, while Round 7, including compensatory picks, allows for four minutes per selection.
Miami’s draft picks for 2024 include:
– Round 1: 21st overall – LB Chop Robinson, Penn State
– Round 2: 55th overall (23rd in round)
– Round 3: None
– Round 4: None
– Round 5: 158th overall (23rd in round)
– Round 6: 184th overall (8th in round), 198th overall (22nd in round)
– Round 7: 241st overall (21st in round)
The Dolphins’ draft strategy is influenced by past transactions involving their 2024 picks, such as forfeiting a third-round pick due to tampering sanctions, trading a fourth-round pick to Denver, and acquiring a sixth-round pick from the Chicago Bears.
Reflecting on the Dolphins’ historical second-round picks from the 2000s provides context for their drafting trends, while identifying their current draft needs and potential targets for the second round sheds light on their priorities and potential selections.
The 2024 NFL Draft will be broadcast nationally by NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, and ESPN Deportes, with coverage available on various platforms including mobile devices through the NFL app or NFL.com. Additional coverage is offered through the NFL Channel, featuring insights and analysis from a team of experts.
