The NFL Draft is out of control, and it is still over a week away. The third trade involving top ten picks has happened, with the Philadelphia Eagles, who originally traded up from the 13th position to the Miami Dolphins' eighth position, have now moved up again, this time to the Cleveland Browns' second-overall pick. Sandwiched between the two Eagles' trades was the Los Angeles Rams' move from the 15th overall selection up to the top pick in the Draft, sending several picks to the Tennessee Titans for compensation.
In exchange for the second-overall pick, the Eagles will send the Browns the eighth pick, their third round pick, and a fourth round pick this year, as well as a 2017 first-round pick and and 2018 second-round pick.
Speculation prior to this trade had the Eagles looking at running back Ezekiel Elliott, a player largely believed to be on Miami's radar as well. With this trade, it appears the Eagles could be looking to select whichever quarterback, North Dakota State's Carson Wentz of California's Jared Goff, the Rams do not select with the first-pick.
Could that free Elliott to fall to the Dolphins with the 13th selection? It does remove one of the major hurdles between Miami and the Ohio State running back, but it does not guarantee anything. The Chicago Bears and New York Giants are also thought to be interested in Elliott, though they could look to address other needs as well.
The Dolphins could be looking for a cornerback in the first round, filling a need for a starter opposite Byron Maxwell, but if Elliott is still on the board, he has to be a consideration, and likely has to be the pick. Will he make it to the 13th position, or do you think Miami would still need to trade up for the selection?