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Yes Jordan Phillips Jersey , it’s early. But someone has to grade the rookie class, without ever watching them play a down in the NFL." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteThe Phinsidera Miami Dolphins communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpSectionsFanpostsFanshotsLibraryDolphinsOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteSections 2018 NFL Draft2018 NFL Free Agency2018 Mock Drafts2018 Draft ProspectsGrading the Miami Dolphins 2019 NFL Draft New,64commentsYes, it’s early. But someone has to grade the rookie class, without ever watching them play a down in the NFL. EDTShareTweetShareShareGrading the Miami Dolphins 2019 NFL Draft Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty ImagesGrading the NFL Draft less than two weeks after it concluded, is not very wise.After all, it takes time for young players to get used to the NFL lifestyle and most importantly, the speed of the professional game.For some rookies, it could take months sometimes even years, to be fully established.Nevertheless, here are my way too early grades for the Miami Dolphins 2019 draft class.#13 - Christian Wilkins, DL, ClemsonThere were a lot of different directions the Dolphins could’ve went with the 13th pick in this year’s draft.But when the dust settled, Chris Grier selected a player that head coach Brian Flores could utilize right away.A chess piece, that can be utilized all throughout Miami’s front seven.And when you factor in Marion Hobby’s familiarity with Clemson’s star-studded defensive line, the pick just made too much sense.In Wilkins, Miami is getting a versatile defensive lineman that can do just about anything under the sun. When watching Wilkins on tape, his quickness off the line of scrimmage is a work of art. This should allow him to handily beat offensive lineman at the next level, and his impact in the run game will be noticed immediately.In addition, Wilkins has the ability to play inside or outside on Miami’s defensive line and should bring a much needed pass rush to their struggling units. He can also line up a running back in short yardage situations.Wilkins should be a centerpiece in Flores’ defense for many, many years to come.Grade - A#62 + 2020 5th - Josh Rosen, QB http://www.thedolphinslockerroom.com/authentic-jesse-davis-jersey , UCLAI wasn’t sure whether or not to add the Josh Rosen trade to this article, but I decided to do so anyway.After all, Rosen could be the quarterback of the future and possesses all the skills to be a very good NFL starting quarterback— for many years to come.I. Love. This. Trade.Grade - A+#78 - Michael Deiter, OL, WisconsinFor years, the Dolphins offensive line has been in shambles. In fact, Adam Gase himself admitted that he did not believe guard was a premium position.So once Josh Sitton was released and Ja’Wuan James signed a HUGE contract with Denver,it was obvious Miami would be in the market for offensive line help.Deiter, who started 54 consecutive games at Wisconsin, can play all over the offensive line.During his collegiate career, Deiter played left tackle, guard and center.And for a team like the Dolphins — that desperately need help all over the offensive line — Deiter will likely be a day one starter.Grade - B-#158 - Andrew Van Ginkel, LB, WisconsinThere was significant drought between the Dolphins third-round pick and the 158th-overall selection, which Miami would use to select Wisconsin linebacker, Andrew Van Ginkel.Ginkel,who started 11 games in 2018, recorded46 tackles (7 TFL) and 4.5 sacks.During his time at Wisconsin, Ginkel proved to be an asset on special teams, where he will look to make an immediate impact in the NFL.Nevertheless, Ginkel adds depth to a position that many consider a weakness. Grade - C+#202 - Isaiah Prince, OT Womens Cordrea Tankersley Jersey , Ohio StateMichael Deiter wasn’t the only offensive lineman the Dolphins had their eyes set on the , as they drafted Isaiah Prince with the 202nd-overall pick in this year’s draft.Prince, adds depth to an offensive line with plenty of opportunities to win a starting jobIf not, he could fulfill a much needed role as a bench player.Every year he improves as a pass protector but has always been very good in the run game.If Miami wants to have success in 2019 - or beyond - the offensive line will need to be completely rebuilt.Grade - C#233 - Chandler Cox, FB, AuburnIf someone told you the Dolphins would draft a fullback in this year’s draft, you probably would not have believed me.After all, Lousaka Polite was the last relevant fullback in Miami and since then, the position has started to become extinct.But like the Patriots up north, Miami plans to utilize more 21 personnel this upcoming season.Cox can do a little bit of everything, and might be most valuable as a pass blocker.His addition should help in every phase of the game.Grade - B#234 - Myles Gaskin, HB, WashingtonPrior to the 2019 NFL Draft, no one would have thought Myles Gaskin would be available in the 7th-round.And yet, here we are. Throughout his four-year collegiate career, Gaskin rushed for 1,302, 1,373, 1,380, and 1 William Hayes Jersey ,260 yards respectfully. He also recorded 15+ touchdowns in each of those years. He will look to prove his worth on special teams, but should have an impact as an offensive weapon under Chad O’Shea.Gaskin can do it all, and would be a welcomed addition to Miami’s running backs.Grade - B+ Two straight losses to open the year, a season-ending injury to the franchise quarterback, and a West Coast trip to face an undefeated team all add up to many people writing off the Pittsburgh Steelers before the end of September.That's just the way coach Mike Tomlin likes it."I don't care about many people's eyes and things of that nature, man," he said. "We're used to living in the eye of the storm in this business at this level. I do enjoy the challenges and the adversity that the game presents, so from that standpoint it does create a sense of urgency that's a good fuel. But in terms of perceptions and what people are saying outside our organization, it would be tough for me to care less."The Steelers (0-2) are counting on that urgency to make up for the loss of Ben Roethlisberger to an elbow injury and help Mason Rudolph succeed in his first career start when Pittsburgh takes on San Francisco (2-0) in the 49ers' home opener on Sunday.Rudolph, a third-round pick out of Oklahoma State in 2018, beat out Josh Dobbs during training camp to be the primary backup. He played well last week during a half of work against Seattle, completing 12 of 19 passes for 112 yards with two touchdowns and an interception that came off a tipped pass.Rudolph said he was ready for his moment even if he hadn't even gotten on the field in his first 17 games as a pro."There have been plenty of quarterbacks who hadn't played immediately. I was encouraged by that," he said. "I tried to have a long-term mentality and understand that hopefully we play in this game a long time. And as long as I am ready for my opportunity, that's kind of all that matters."While the message for the Steelers is hope isn't lost despite the rough start to the season, the 49ers are trying to avoid complacency after opening the season with double-digit wins at Tampa Bay and Cincinnati.It has been rare success for a team that took until December to win its second game in coach Kyle Shanahan's first season in 2017 and until November last year."I think our team is smart enough and knows the deal. There's not one person in our building, at least that I've noticed, that feels like we've arrived by any means," Shanahan said.Here are some other things to watch:SKULE TIMEThe Niners are dealing with their own significant injury with star left tackle Joe Staley out for at least six weeks with a broken leg. Sixth-round rookie Justin Skule will get his first career start in place of Staley, who has started all but four games since 2011."It's still the game of football," Skule said. "Just take a deep breath, and don't let anything get too big for myself."IF THE SAFETY FITZPittsburgh expects to start newly acquired safety Minkah Fitzpatrick just days after acquiring him from Miami. The Steelers parted with three picks, including a first-rounder in 2020 http://www.thedolphinslockerroom.com/authentic-ryan-fitzpatrick-jersey , for the opportunity to bring in the versatile 22-year-old Fitzpatrick. Though Fitzpatrick played multiple positions with the Dolphins, Tomlin expects to "anchor" Fitzpatrick at free safety until he gets acclimated.RUN TO DAYLIGHTThe Niners had a big day on the ground last week, rushing for 259 yards in the team's' sixth-most productive rushing day of the past decade. Making that even more impressive was that the three halfbacks in the game — Matt Breida, Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. — all entered the league as undrafted players. That trio combined for 238 yards, the third most by undrafted players in a game since the merger.MEH MONCRIEFSteelers wide receiver Donte Moncrief could be out of a starting job just two games into his time with Pittsburgh. Moncrief struggled with drops in the opener against New England and was targeted just once last week against Seattle, a third-quarter pass from Rudolph that smacked off Moncrief's hands and helmet and led directly to an interception. Moncrief, signed as a free agent shortly after the Steelers traded Antonio Brown to Oakland, said he has been pressing."I know that we haven't been able to depend on him to this point, so he's got some challenges, and we have some challenges moving forward," Tomlin said.COMING HOMEThe Niners won back-to-back road games to open the season for the first time in 30 years. Now they come home for their first game at Levi's Stadium with a winning record since losing to Seattle on Thanksgiving night in 2014. The 49ers haven't had a great home-field advantage since moving into Levi's Stadium five years ago, with empty seats a regular occurrence for a team that has won only 17 games the previous four seasons."I don't think we've given our fans a lot to be excited about in the two years I've been here at home or the years prior," Shanahan said. "But, when we have, I think our stadium has been loud.WEST COAST WOESPittsburgh has struggled in recent years when the team plane has pointed toward the Pacific. The Steelers have lost each of their last four games in the Mountain and Pacific time zones dating back to 2015, including road losses to Denver and Oakland in 2018, teams that combined to go 8-22 against the rest of the league.