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2015 NFL Draft: Miami Dolphins Seven-Round Mock, Post-Free Agency Edition

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2015 NFL Draft: Miami Dolphins Seven-Round Mock, Post-Free Agency Edition

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The 2015 NFL Draft is critical for the Miami Dolphins as they try to continue building talent and depth in hopes of finally catching the New England Patriots atop the AFC East. The Dolphins currently hold six selections and need to address several needs, most notably, wide receiver, linebacker and cornerback. The draft positions in the third round and thereafter will likely change as compensatory selections will be handed out soon.

First Round (14th Pick): DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville

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First Round (14th Pick): DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville

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I think the Dolphins will either go cornerback or receiver with their first pick, and top corner Trae Waynes will be gone before No. 14. Parker would be a great option and will immediately upgrade a very average receiving corps. Parker’s size (6-foot-2, 209 pounds) and ability to track the deep ball give could give the Dolphins the No. 1 receiver they've been lacking. Parker joins Kenny Stills, Rishard Matthews and Jarvis Landry as top options.

Second Round (47th Pick): Denzel Perryman, LB, Miami, Fla.

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Second Round (47th Pick): Denzel Perryman, LB, Miami, Fla.

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Perryman is an instinctive linebacker, who could play in the middle or on the weak side for the Dolphins. He upgrades the position and could battle Koa Misi for the role at middle linebacker. Perryman, 5-foot-11, 240 pounds, is not only instinctive; he is a very good tackler, exhibiting proper form and power. He isn’t the biggest, fastest, or most athletic player, but is a guy who makes plays and understands the game.

Fourth Round (111th Pick): Alex Carter, CB, Stanford

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Fourth Round (111th Pick): Alex Carter, CB, Stanford

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A productive corner in Stanford’s stout NFL-style defense, Carter could be the answer the Dolphins are looking for as an addition to their defensive backfield. Carter, at six feet and 195 pounds, could play immediately as the Dolphins are looking for help opposite Brent Grimes. Carter would challenge Jamar Taylor and Will Davis for the starting role or time in nickel and dime packages.

Fifth Round (141st Pick): Charles Gaines, CB, Louisville

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Fifth Round (141st Pick): Charles Gaines, CB, Louisville

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While Carter is more of a boundary corner, Gaines is more of a slot corner, which is a definite need area, especially when you are competing with the likes of Julian Edelman twice a year. Gaines possesses both quickness and speed, and could become a very good pro if he tightens up his technique.

Fifth Round (142nd Pick): Sean Hickey, OT/G, Syracuse

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Fifth Round (142nd Pick): Sean Hickey, OT/G, Syracuse

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Hickey, 6-foot-5 and 309 pounds, will provide depth at both tackle and guard. Hickey played both tackle spots at Syracuse, but settled in on the left side in 2014. Due to having shorter arms, he might be best suited to kick inside to guard. The Dolphins greatly improved their offensive line over the past season, but adding another body to provide depth and insurance behind tackle Ja’Wuan James is wise.

Sixth Round (175th Pick): Mario Alford, WR/KR, West Virginia

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Sixth Round (175th Pick): Mario Alford, WR/KR, West Virginia

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Alford brings explosive speed to a receiving corps that sorely needs a home-run threat. He is tiny for an NFL player at 5-foot-8 and 180 pounds, but his quickness and deep speed make him a threat on bubble screens, reverses, or on deep routes. Alford is a niche player, who will mainly help upgrade the special teams and give Landry a break as the team’s primary returner.

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