Team needs: Wide Receiver, Offensive line, Running back, Cornerback,

Dolphins’ selections

Round 1- 14th overall

Round 2- 47^th overall

Round 4- 114th overall

Round 5- 149th overall

Round 5-150th overall

Round 6- 191st overall

 Good fits early:

DeVante Parker: While there doesn’t seem to be a consensus between Amari Cooper and Kevin White, most people seem certain that Louisville’s DeVante Parker will be the third receiver coming off the board in the 2015 NFL draft. Jarvis Landry had a phenomenal rookie season, and newly acquired Kenny Stills is a nice football player, but the Dolphins still need a number one wide receiver, and Parker could develop into just that. If the Dolphins do decide to go receiver in Round 1, it would be a big surprise if that receiver’s name isn’t DeVante Parker.

Todd Gurley: You don’t need NFL sources to know that the Dolphins like to make a splash, and while few have linked Georgia running back Todd Gurley to Miami, it really wouldn’t be a shock to see the Dolphins select him. The need at tailback is as big as it is at receiver for Miami. Just like at receiver, they have some good options, but nobody that’s a star. Gurley could have possibly been a Top 5 pick in this draft if not for the ACL injury he suffered at Georgia last season. Somebody is going to surprise us and take Gurley in the first half of the first round, and it shouldn’t be a shock to anyone if that somebody is Miami.

Trae Waynes: While it would be a major surprise to see the top cornerback in the draft slide to the Dolphins at No. 14, an early run on tackles and or pass rushers, could cause it to happen. Miami’s needs seem bigger on the offensive side of the ball, but the depth at receiver and running back could cause Miami to look at a cornerback early. Waynes would be a steal at 14, but don’t be surprised if the pick is Jalen Collins if Waynes isn’t available. The Dolphins, like many teams, might just choose to fill another position early because of the unbelievable depth at running back and receiver.

Don’t be surprised if the Dolphins trade down. Miami is without a third-round draft pick, and will need some rookies to contribute after moving on from several veterans in order to fit Ndamukong Suh under the salary cap.

If the Dolphins could pick up some extra picks by sliding down in the first-round, they’d likely jump at the chance. Of course, the issue is always finding a trade partner, and the fact that many teams want to trade down, but if Miami is given the opportunity to add picks in this year’s draft, they’d almost have to do it.

This would be a perfect draft for Miami to move down. Three of the greatest areas of need for Miami are receiver, running back and offensive line, and all three of those positions are very deep in this draft. The more of those players Miami could acquire, the better.

Potential late-round targets:

Antwan Goodley: Don’t be surprised if the Dolphins add a receiver late, even if they add one early. Baylor’s Antwan Goodley is a quick receiver who can work in the slot, and could provide some nice depth for Miami, and may be available as late as Round 7. Goodley is a solid young player who has done good things when pressed into action for ailing starters during his time at Baylor, and Miami could use more of that kind of depth on offense.

David Cobb: While it wouldn’t be a shock for the Dolphins to draft Gurley at 14, you’d expect them to look at a receiver or possibly even tackle there and look to the mid to late round picks to add some talent at running back. If that turns out to be the route for Miami, Minnesota tailback David Cobb would be a solid pick in the fourth round or later. Cobb was very productive for the Gophers in 2014, and may be a late second or early third-round pick in most drafts, but the depth of this year’s draft will hurt him; That’s going to be good news for whoever selects him, as it wouldn’t be a surprise to look back in two or three years and ask how the heck he slid down so far. Cobb is one of those players that doesn’t blow you away with flashiness, but just produces time and time again.

Robert Myers: The Dolphins need some depth at guard, and Mike Pouncey probably wouldn’t mind a big horse like Tennessee State’s Robert Myers lining up next to him. Myers is a guy who may go as late as the sixth-round, despite having the size and power that could help him develop into a starting guard in the NFL. Myers isn’t a plug and play guy, and his need to grow into the position will cause him to go late, but he’s the kind of powerful young man you’d feel comfortable having to go with if someone else goes down. For a team like Miami with limited depth on the inside, Myers would make a nice late-round pick.

For the Dolphins draft to be a success, they’ve got to get better offensively, and they have to get deeper. Miami has star power, especially on defense with Suh and Cameron Wake, but at the end of the day they don’t have the depth or offensive fire power to be taken seriously in the AFC. If the Dolphins want to compete in the AFC, they’re going to have to score some points, and if they want Ryan Tannehill to succeed, they have to get him some weapons. Bill Lazor has some nice concepts offensively, but you need to have players who can execute, and right now Miami’s offense needs more playmakers.