The Splash Zone 4/30/23: Dolphins 2023 draft class

The 2023 NFL Draft has come to close and the Miami Dolphins have a very small draft class. With their four selections the team selected CB Cam Smith, RB Devon Achane, TE Elijah Higgins, and OT Ryan Hayes. Achane should be a key contributor right away as Mike McDaniel was giddy to get the speedy running back. It’s sort of tough to pinpoint how much Smith will contribute on defense though. The Dolphins secondary is loaded and adding Smith was just a luxury. Vic Fangio may have something up his sleeve though.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Miami Dolphins NFL Draft Grades 2023: Dolphins Take Cam Smith, Devon Achane With First Two Selections
What are the Miami Dolphins' grades for their selections in the 2023 NFL Draft as they look to address their main needs this offseason?

Dolphins 2023 Draft

Dolphins get faster, surprise in NFL draft: CBS News Miami's Steve Goldstein - CBS Miami
The observers were shocked. Looking to this season and beyond, general manager Chris Grier got big time speed and talent in the 2nd and 3rd rounds, just not at positions most people thought he would fill.

Miami Dolphins Day 2 National Draft Grades - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
The Miami Dolphins generally got favorable reviews for their selections of Cam Smith and Devon Achane in the second and third rounds of the 2023 NFL draft

Cam Smith

Five Things: Cam Smith
Looking to bolster its secondary, the Miami Dolphins select South Carolina cornerback Cam Smith with the 51st overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Inside NFL draft night with South Carolina DB Cam Smith | The State
USC Gamecocks defensive back Cam Smith was surrounded by friends and family when he was picked by the Miami Dolphins in the 2023 NFL draft.

Devon Achane

How Devon Achane Fit Into Miami Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel's Vision - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
The Miami Dolphins' third-round pick has been compared to a dynamic former Jets running back

Five Things To Know: Devon Achane
The Miami Dolphins select dynamic Texas A&M running back Devon Achane with the 84th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Life In The Fast Lane: Devon Achane Provides Home Run Speed To Dolphins Backfield - Sports Illustrated Texas A&M Aggies News, Analysis and More
Devon Achane's home run speed should be welcomed in Miami alongside Tyreek Hill, Raheem Mostert and Jaylen Waddle.

Elijah Higgins

Miami Dolphins Take Big Receiver in Round 6 - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
The Miami Dolphins plan to convert wide receiver Elijah Higgins to the tight end position

Ryan Hayes

What the Miami Dolphins Are Getting with Ryan Hayes - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
The Miami Dolphins closed out their draft with the seventh-round selection of Michigan offensive lineman Ryan Hayes

Dolphins Offseason

Chris Grier chose two good players for the Dolphins. But passing on OL, TE is concerning.
Dolphins GM Chris Grier drafted two fast and talented players. But should he not be more concerned than he says about offensive line and tight end?

Miami Dolphins Roster Focus Should Move to Free Agency - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
The Miami Dolphins entered Day 3 of the 2023 NFL draft with only two picks, but not overly concerned about perceived positions of need

Phinsider News You May Have Missed

Miami Dolphins News 4/29/23: Dolphins day 2 draft selections - The Phinsider
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Devon Achane expects Miami Dolphins offense to be ‘real scary’ in 2023 - The Phinsider
Everything we learned about the Miami Dolphins newest running back from general manager Chris Grier, head coach Mike McDaniel, and Devon Achane himself! #FinsUp

Miami Dolphins 2023 Draft: Should the Dolphins have traded into first round? You did not think so - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins did not have a first-round pick in this year’s NFL Draft. The fans seem okay with that.

NFL Draft 2023: Dolphins pick Devon Achane in second round - ‘Speed we generally like around here’ - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins used their 2023 third-round pick to select Texas A&M running back Devon Achane. Head coach Mike McDaniel is looking forward to adding another weapon to the offense.

Miami Dolphins 2023 NFL Draft sixth round pick: Stanford wide receiver Elijah Higgins - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins have made their third pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, a sixth-round selection.

Miami Dolphins 2023 NFL Draft 7th Round Pick: Michigan OT Ryan Hayes - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins have made their fourth pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, a seventh-round selection.

Miami Dolphins undrafted free agent 2023 tracker - The Phinsider
The 2023 NFL Draft has come to an end, which means it is time for another round of free agency as undrafted players begin signing with teams.