NEWS NOW: With the 21st overall pick, the Miami Dolphins looked for defensive help.…
Following an offense-dominated start to the 2024 NFL draft, the Miami Dolphins had various alternatives with the 21st overall pick, but they ultimately chose a pass rusher. The Dolphins picked edge defender Chop Robinson in the first round, their first draft pick since 2021.
The Dolphins chose Robinson above other eligible possibilities, including top-rated cornerbacks Terrion Arnold, Nate Wiggins, and Quinyon Mitchell, versatile DB Cooper DeJean, offensive tackle Graham Barton, and wide receivers Brian Thomas Jr. and Xavier Worthy.
Robinson was chosen immediately after the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Washington offensive tackle Troy Fautanu, who would have also been an excellent choice for Miami.
The Dolphins have two productive outside linebackers in Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb, but both are coming off significant season-ending injuries, and their health for the start of the 2024 season is unclear.
Aside from that, Chubb’s contract has no guaranteed money beyond 2024, and the Dolphins may reconsider multiple high-priced players in light of upcoming extensions for Tua Tagovailoa, Jaylen Waddle, Jevon Holland, and Phillips.
The Dolphins did recruit veteran Shaquil Barrett to aid the pass rush, but he only signed a one-year contract and is coming off two underwhelming seasons with the Tampa Bay Bucs. Robinson is regarded as a pass-rushing prospect with enormous potential, much exceeding his modest four sacks at Penn State last season.
Robinson shone in the combine, running a 4.48 at 6-3, 254 pounds and giving off a distinct Cameron Wake impression. Born Demeioun Robinson, he was called “Pork Chop” due to his weight at birth (11 pounds), although it was eventually abbreviated to “Chop” as he grew up.
On Friday night, the Dolphins will go back on the clock in the second round, at 55th overall.
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