1. Las Vegas Raiders – QB Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana
His Heisman, his championship skills and his accuracy make him obvious No. 1.
2. New York Jets – LB Arvell Reese, Ohio State
He’s 6-4, 241, but only 20, so he’s still growing? Dolphins fans will get tired of seeing this guy.
3. Arizona Cardinals – OT Francis Mauigoa, Miami
Hurricanes fans already know the power he brings to the OL.
4. Tennessee Titans – Edge Rueben Bain, Miami
Two Hurricanes, three players from CFP title game in top four.
5. New York Giants – S Caleb Downs, Ohio State
An ex-Ravens coach wanting to nail down his defense? Who would have expected it?
6. Cleveland Browns – OT Spencer Fano, Utah
Adds athleticism to Browns’ line.
7. Washington Commanders – LB Sonny Styles, Ohio State
Monster show he put on at Combine elevates him several notches.
8. New Orleans Saints – RB Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame
Key part of Irish attack with 35 TDs past two seasons.
9. Kansas City Chiefs – WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State
Patrick Mahomes needs more targets.
10. Cincinnati Bengals – Edge David Bailey, Texas Tech
Uses explosiveness to slip by blockers.
11. Miami Dolphins trade pick to Carolina Panthers, who select DE Keldric Faulk, Auburn
After Bengals grab another edge rusher off the board, antsy Panthers move up to grab Faulk while Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan picks up an extra second-rounder by moving back a tad. Quantity as important as quality for the Dolphins.
12. Dallas Cowboys – CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee
Cowboys confident McCoy can put ACL injury behind him.
13. Los Angeles Rams – WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
Tyson takes heat off Puka Nacua.
14. Baltimore Ravens – G Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State
At 6-4, 320, the right size for interior of Ravens’ line.
15. Tampa Bay – LB C.J. Allen, Georgia
Steady, tough LB can play all three downs.
16. New York Jets – DT Peter Woods, Clemson
At 6-2 1/2, 298, has been compared to Christian Wilkins.
17. Detroit Lions – OT Caleb Lomu, Utah
Still developing, especially at run blocking.
18. Minnesota Vikings – S Dillon Thieneman, Oregon
Similar to Jevon Holland, but with 4.35 speed.
19. Miami Dolphins (from Carolina Panthers) – Edge Akheem Mesidor, Miami
Relentless pass rusher helps offset the departure of Bradley Chubb, will team with Chop Robinson.
20. Dallas Cowboys – Edge Cashius Howell, Texas A&M
Compared to Will McDonald (but not Micah Parsons).
21. Pittsburgh Steelers – WR Makai Lemon, USC
Steelers fill need for a playmaker at WR.
22. Los Angeles Chargers – TE Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon
Another piece for Mike McDaniel’s offense.
23. Philadelphia Eagles – OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
At 6-7, 352, Proctor ought to be able to remove the push from the Tush Push.
24. Cleveland Browns – OT Monroe Freeling, Georgia
Browns double up on line rebuild.
25. Chicago Bears – DT Kayden McDonald, Ohio State
Run stopper in a division that turns to ground game when weather gets brutal.
26. Buffalo Bills – WR Denzel Boston, Washington
Josh Allen needs more targets. When he puts the ball up, Boston won’t let him down.
27. San Francisco 49ers – WR KC Concepcion, Texas A&M
Versatile receiver gives Brock Purdy much-needed help on the outside.
28. Houston Texans – Edge Zion Young, Missouri
Demeco Ryans already has studly D. Now add this guy?
29. Los Angeles Rams – CB Mansoor Delane, LSU
Rams as surprised as anybody Delane is there at 29, making this easy decision.
30. Denver Broncos – DT Lee Hunter, Texas Tech
Won’t be a force rushing passer, but can be run stuffer.
31. New England Patriots – OT Max Iheanachor, Arizona State
Patriots land 6-6, 321-pound bodyguard for Drake Maye.
32. Seattle Seahawks – CB Brandon Cisse, South Carolina
Will need time to develop, so who better than with the champs?
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: NFL mock draft: Miami Dolphins GM ready to make a deal in Round 1
Reporting by Hal Habib, Palm Beach Post / Palm Beach Post
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