The Dolphins landed the biggest fish in the free-agent market by signing Ndamukong Suh, but that does not mean they are done revamping their Defensive Tackle position. They lost Odrick to free-agency and waived Starks, so the starting DT next to Suh at the moment is Earl Mitchell. Mitchell is a good player, but he has been a situational player his entire career, so the jury is still out if he can be a three down starter. They also have two DT’s in Anthony Johnson and A.J. Francis that are still developing, but Miami may actually decide to add another youngster through the draft, which is pretty deep at the DT position this year.
One possible option is Michael Bennett from Ohio State, who is 6’2”, 293 pounds and is projected as a 1st or 2nd round pick. Last season Bennett helped Ohio State win the National Championship and was able to add 41 tackles with 14 tackles for a loss, 7 sacks, 3 passes broken up and 3 forced fumbles. Bennett is very good at shooting the gaps, and causes a lot of disruption in the backfield as evidence from his 7 sacks and 14 tackles for a loss. However, he needs to get a bit stronger, because he has had some issues standing up against the run.
He would be a great player to pair with Suh, and together they would be a lethal combo, considering they are both explosive Defensive Tackles that have had a lot of success in getting pressure up the middle on the QB. Getting to the QB is extremely important in this league, and especially important when you have to face Tom Brady and the Patriots two times each season.
Most of the best sportsbooks in the world are saying that Bennett would be too much of a reach for the Dolphins at the number 14th spot. However he may be a perfect pick for the Dolphins in the second round. Bennett has a lot of upside, and if he can improve against the run, then he could help this unit be the best in the entire NFL. What do the rest of the Miami Dolphins News fans think about drafting Michael Bennett?