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The Miami Dolphins have made their first selection of the 2018 NFL Draft, adding safety Minkah Fitzpatrick from Alabama. The move gives the Dolphins a player with a ton of flexibility, able to play him as a true free safety, as a cover safety on tight ends and running backs, as a cornerback, or even as a sub-package linebacker. Fitzpatrick will team with Reshad Jones and T.J. McDonald as the Miami safeties.
Fitzpatrick spent three years playing for Alabama, recording 171 tackles, with 16.5 for a loss, along with five sacks, nine interceptions with four touchdowns, 24 passes defensed and two forced fumbles.
Dolphins 2018 Draft Picks
R1.11 (11): Minkah Fitzpatrick, S, Alabama
R2.10 (42)
R3.9 (73)
R4.23 (123) (from CLE via CAR)
R4.31 (131) (from NE via PHI)
R6.35 (209) (from LAR via KC)
R7.9 (227) (from SF)
R7.11 (229)
Dolphins 2018 Draft Needs
Early needs (Rounds 1-3)
1. Linebacker
2. Tight end3. Safety
Mid needs (Rounds 3-5)
4. Defensive tackle
5. Quarterback
6. Cornerback
7. Running back
Late needs (Rounds 5-7)
8. Offensive lineman
9. Kicker
No Needs
10. Defensive end
11. Wide receiver
Poll
How do you grade the Miami Dolphins’ first-round pick of Minkah Fitzpatrick?
This poll is closed
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73%
A
(4208 votes) -
18%
B
(1072 votes) -
4%
C
(232 votes) -
1%
D
(78 votes) -
2%
F
(119 votes)