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MIAMI GARDENS — Here’s a list of the Top 10 players the Miami Dolphins could select on Saturday’s third and final day of the NFL draft, which is Rounds 4-7.
As a reminder, the Dolphins have four picks left (unless they acquire more) — one in the fifth round (No. 158), two in the sixth (Nos.
MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins drafted Houston offensive tackle Patrick Paul in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday, filling a need at a backup position.
But the big question is whether Paul, the 6 foot 7, 331-pounder who has an extraordinary 36-inch reach, is good enough contribute soon.
Is he good enough to contend for a starting job this year?
Is he good enough to push veteran Kendall Lamm and become the Dolphins’ top backup offensive tackle?
Is deserving of being the Dolphins’ selection in the second round?
Did the Dolphins do well enough with their first- and second-round selections?
The Dolphins, who drafted Penn State edge rusher Chop Robinson with their first-round pick (No.
Kam Kinchens, once dubbed “Slow-Jo” by his high school coach, is headed to the NFL.
The Los Angeles picked the All-American Hurricanes safety with the 99th pick in the third round of the NFL draft on Saturday. Kinchens is the first Hurricane to be picked in this year’s draft.
Kinchens, a former star at Miami Northwestern High, is the 41st player from the high school powerhouse to reach the NFL.
MIAMI GARDENS —The Miami Dolphins selected offensive tackle Patrick Paul in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday night.
Here are some things to know about the Dolphins’ second-round pick:
Patrick Paul
Pos./round: OT-G/Round 2
School: Houston
Year: Senior
Ht.: 6-7 Wt.: 331
Hometown: Houston
Comment: Paul is long-armed and athletic; he can play left or right tackle or offensive guard, and he’s got such smarts that one scout said he’s smart enough to also play center.
MIAMI — The Marlins placed opening day starter Jesús Luzardo on the 15-day injured list Friday because of left elbow tightness.
Luzardo, who was scheduled to pitch the opener of Miami’s four-game series against Washington on Friday, first experienced discomfort during his routine throwing a day earlier. He underwent imaging tests and the results have not been disclosed.
“I felt just felt a little tight more than normal I guess you could say, a tightness I don’t feel normally have before a start,” Luzardo said.
MIAMI GARDENS — After the edge defender Thursday came the offensive tackle Friday for the Miami Dolphins.
The Dolphins selected Houston’s Patrick Paul in the second round of the NFL draft, pick No. 55.
At 6 foot 7 and 331 pounds, Paul is an experienced left tackle with 44 college starts who was a first-team All-American Athletic Conference selection three years running.
Paul tested well at the NFL scouting combine, running a 5.13-second 40-yard dash and bench pressing 30 reps.