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The Miami Dolphins have made their have selected Penn State tight end Mike Gesicki in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft. The move gives Miami a pass catching tight end, a position that has been a glaring hole for the South Florida franchise for years.
In four seasons at Penn State, Gesicki caught 129 passes for 1,481 yards with 15 touchdowns. He is not seen as a blocking tight end, but he is a match up guy who goes up and gets the ball in the passing game.
Dolphins 2018 Draft Picks
R1.11 (11): Minkah Fitzpatrick, S, Alabama
R2.10 (42): Mike Gesicki, TE, Penn State
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. Linebacker2. 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’ second-round pick of Mike Gesicki?
This poll is closed
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64%
A
(2548 votes) -
29%
B
(1154 votes) -
4%
C
(172 votes) -
0%
D
(38 votes) -
0%
F
(33 votes)