The Miami Dolphins have so much riding on the 2025 NFL Draft. A poor draft could lead to a poor season, which could ultimately spell the end of the road for both GM Chris Grier and head coach Mike McDaniel after a disappointing 2024 campaign.
The good news for Miami is that many of the positions they need the most have some of the best overall depth and quality in this class. The Dolphins won’t even have to go very far to find talent, as they could use many of their top picks on ACC players and still come out smelling like a rose.
The Dolphins could make some moves in 2025, using this plan of attack in this 3-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft to bring in four different ACC players and giving this team a much better foundation.
No. 13 Overall Pick
Round 1, Pick 23: Azareye’h Thomas, CB, Florida State
Jalen Ramsey isn’t getting any younger, and Miami likely needed another secondary upgrade to counteract the parade of elite quarterbacks in the AFC. While Thomas is a bit raw, and may struggle as a rookie, he is a promising bigger cornerback with the potential to be a Pro Bowl player.
Thomas has tremendous length and the ball skills teams will want to see from a top cornerback. If Miami is able to get him to slightly improve his overall skillset as a tackler and run-defender, look for Thomas to make a Year 1 impact and eventually succeed Ramsey.
