Dolphins Draft Steals: Late-Round Legends
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Miami Dolphins Draft Steals: Defenses Late-Round Legends
The Miami Dolphins 2026 draft holds promise with seven picks in the first three rounds, but the real magic often unfolds later. This episode delves into the Dolphins all-time defensive draft steal team, featuring players picked late who became legends due to their exceptional production.
Starting up front, defensive ends Doug Betters (sixth round, 1978) and Jason Taylor (third round, 1997) anchor the first team. At tackle, Bob Baumhower (second round, 1977) and Paul Soliai (fourth round, 2007) showcase their dominance.
Linebackers shine with Zach Thomas (fifth round, 1996), a Hall of Famer, Bryan Cox (twelfth round, 1987), and Mike Kolen (twelfth round, 1982). Corners highlight value picks like J.B. Brown (twelfth round, 1989) and William Judson (ninth round, 1982).
Safeties feature Jake Scott (seventh round, 1970) and Reshad Jones (fifth round, 2010). Kicking specialists round out the team with Brandon Fields (seventh round, 2007) and Jason Sanders (seventh round, 2017).
These late-round steals demonstrate the Dolphins talent for finding diamonds in the rough, making the final rounds of this draft worth watching for potential dynasty-building picks.
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0:00It's April 21st. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. Miami Dolphins fans are buzzing about the 2026 draft, especially with seven picks in the first three rounds, but the real magic often happens later. Today we're diving into the all-time Dolphins Draft Steel team on defense guys, picked late who turned into legends based on their production versus Slut. Starting up front, defensive ends like dud betters from the sixth round in 1978 and Jason Taylor, a third round Hall of Famer from 1997, anchor the first team. At tackle, Bob Baumauer out of the second round in 1977 and Paul Soliai from the fourth in 2007 shine, showing even mid-rounders can dominate. Linebackers feel the show was Zach Thomas, the fifth round beast from 1996, who's now in the Hall of Fame alongside Brian Cox and Mike Collin from the twelfth round. Corners highlight value picks like JB Brown in the twelfth round of 1989 and William Judson
1:04from the ninth in 1982. Safety's bring Jake Scott from the seventh round in 1970 and reshad Jones out of the fifth in 2010 to the first team. Kicking specialists rounded out, punter Brandon Fields and Kicker Jason Sanders, both seven round gems from 2007 and 2017. These steals prove that dolphins have a knack for finding diamonds late, so keep an eye on those final rounds this draft. They could build the next dynasty.
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