CBS 3-Round Mock Draft has Miami Making these Picks

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Overview

Delane is one of the top cornerbacks in a CB-rich draft. He excels in press coverage, altering release timing with punches and slides. Smooth hips and efficient footwork keep him connected in man coverage, while his processing allows for quick transitions in off-man and short zone looks. He has good top-end speed for vertical phasing but is inconsistent turning to find the football. While he locks in on the route at times, he’s rarely oblivious to the quarterback’s actions, allowing him to slam catch windows shut and play the football. He played through a core muscle injury for much of the 2025 season and still performed at an elite level. Delane’s emergence over the past two years might be indicative of what’s to come, as he’s shown lockdown potential.

Strengths

• Loose-limbed, highly athletic and efficient in his movements.
• Throws jabs and slides feet to cut off release from press.
• Gets hands on the route quickly and flows tightly to the route.
• Anticipates breaks from off coverage and pounces to erase separation space.
• Tracks quarterback without losing route awareness in zone coverage.
• Makes sharp overlaps to play the throw from deep zone drops.
• Smothers the catch point like a dominant shot blocker.
• Full-contact thumper ready to jar the ball loose.
• Engulfs and wraps up pass-catchers to quickly end the play.

Weaknesses

• Plays tall in space, limiting transition quickness at times.
• Can be baited by clever route combinations in deep zone.
• Aggressive hand usage to redirect, which will bring flags.
• Needs to become more consistent in locating deep throws.
• Can be tardy breaking down as an open-field tackler.

Round 1, Pick #30: Denzel Boston, WR, Washington

“The Dolphins traded Jaylen Waddle, and they’re replacing him with a long-striding, contested-catch machine in Boston, who should make Malik Willis‘ already-tough job slightly easier.”

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Overview

Two-year starter with elite ball skills that should supersede athletic/speed limitations. A Puka Nacua comparison might feel strong, but like Nacua, Boston enters the draft with speed/separation concerns and outstanding competitive toughness. Boston gets off the line with good burst and maintains his top speed throughout the route. He could have issues beating press, but releases can also be schemed. He’s very skilled when it comes to winning jump balls and contested throws. Boston also knows how to win in the red zone. Acclimating to NFL competition could take a year, but Boston has the makeup to become a productive possession target with above-average red-zone value.

Strengths

• Good early acceleration and plays faster than timed speed.
• Runs routes with good fluidity.
• Big-bodied target who plays to his size.
• Leans on defenders without sacrificing catch readiness.
• Scored 20 TDs over the last two seasons, proving himself a red-zone mismatch.
• Pro-caliber ball skills with elite hand strength to finish.
• Extends for off-frame throws with a spider web-like catch radius.
• Ball tracking and adjustment timing are top notch.
• Competitive and strong with his run-after-catch ability.

Weaknesses

• Production dipped when the competition level rose.
• Press release is linear and will give NFL CBs opportunities to get hands on him.
• Flashes early burst but lacks a true second gear.
• Routes lose steam when he digs his foot in on route turns.
• Earned separation closes as the route progresses.
• Might need formation help and stacks/motion to free his releases.

Round 2, Pick #43: Malachi Lawrence, EDGE, UCF

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An NFL-caliber edge rusher with prototypical size and length, Lawrence moves with the suddenness of a smaller player. Explosive get-off and a deep bag of moves/counters fuel his pocket disruption. He can win inside or outside but his speed-to-power conversion is average. His hands are subtle but skilled to quickly unlock openings and his secondary rush. He closes with burst and has the motor to hound scrambling quarterbacks. The next level will bring better tackles and more quick-sets, which will test how well his production translates. He makes splash plays behind the line but must provide better consistency and discipline in run support. Lawrence is an ascending prospect with rush polish and pro traits that should be enticing for pressure-hungry defenses.

Strengths

• Enticing blend of height, weight, length and athleticism.
• Tempo-based rusher with a full gas tank to go hunting.
• Rarely repeats rush sequencing or entry angles in a series.
• Easy to lose count of his go-to moves and counters.
• Explosive take-offs matched by explosive close-outs.
• Sudden feet allow him to bounce inside quickly against over-sets.
• Bypasses protection with a flurry of deft hand usage.
• Slants into gaps and tackles, cutting runners with short-area quickness.

Weaknesses

• Needs to play with better discipline and assignment integrity.
• Inconsistent edge-setter despite his physical attributes.
• Saw limited tests at the tackle position on his schedule.
• Rushes into blocker’s clutches as a reduced rusher.
• Strong hands and quick-sets dampen his rush momentum.

Round 3, Pick #75: Anez Cooper, G, Miami (FL)

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Cooper is a big and proportional guard. He loses effectiveness when blocking in space, but he plays with good body control and understands how to use his size to neutralize in-line opponents. He has heavy hands and punches quickly into extension in pass pro to subdue rush momentum, making him difficult to circumnavigate. He struggles staying mirrored to athletic rushers with quality setups, though. His issues identifying and responding to rush games are cause for concern. Cooper’s limitations require occasional help, but he has starter upside in the right scheme fit.

Strengths

• Built wide with excellent length.
• Covers first- and second-level targets with his size and stays there.
• Explosive power will be felt from his heavy hands.
• Climbs up to linebackers with fairly nimble feet for adjustments.
• Plays with edge in his finish.
• Punch lands firm, immediately stalling the rush.
• Difficult to swipe his punch away once he’s extended.

Weaknesses

• High pad level with unfocused hand placement in the run game.
• More wall-off than drive blocker due to lack of leverage.
• Gives ground quickly when seeking wide zone landmarks.
• Slow processing/reacting to game development inside the rush.
• Needs to prioritize foot movement instead of reaching.
• Lack of knee bend greatly diminishes leverage for redirect blocks.

Round 3, Pick #87: Sam Hecht, Center, Kansas St

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Overview

Hecht lacks ideal mass and length but it will be hard to find a center in this year’s draft with better technique. He plays with well-placed inside hands that help maximize his leverage and core strength. All schemes are available to him but his athleticism will shine when activated in space. He stays sticky to blocks once he connects, but his lack of length will put him on the wrong side of the battle from time to time in both the run and pass phases. Hecht needs to add more muscle mass to his frame but he has the consistency and tape of a future starter.

Strengths

• Impressive blend of athleticism, agility and core strength.
• Gets into run fits with proper footwork and body control.
• Excellent hand placement/resets to help control and guide the block.
• Agile feet for smooth skip pulls around the corner and into space to lead the charge.
• Uses strong hands and active feet to stay connected to his blocks.
• Works well with teammates on double-teams and on twist pickups.
• Pass protects with inside hands and a wide base to mirror.
• Eyes work quickly to new targets when diagnosing rush games.

Weaknesses

• Doesn’t have much knock-back pop into initial contact.
• Can be extended and pulled off-balance by salty two-gappers.
• Average snap-to-step quickness to slide laterally and slow A-gap shots.
• Can be impatient climbing and stalking second-level linebackers.
• Beat to the punch at times due to below-average arm length.
• Has some trouble protecting his edges in pass pro.

Round 3, Pick #90: Tacario Davis, CB, Washington

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Overview

Davis is more disruptive than productive with size, length and strength to reroute releases from press. He slams catch windows closed when he’s in the neighborhood. While his physical traits make a wideout’s job tougher, their route-running prowess can do the same to Davis. He’s average matching breaks and more complicated routes tend to shake him. His long arms help him defend throws from deep zone and make tackles in the open field. An NFL staff should be able to coax more consistent run support from him. He’ll be tagged as a zone corner, but his eyes and range could earn him free safety consideration.

Strengths

• Very tall with an impressive wingspan and plus ball skills.
• Able to knock releases off course with his length.
• Will squat on and jump short routes when he senses it.
• Impossible to throw over him when he’s in phase downfield.
• Keys quarterback to squeeze routes from zone shuffle.
• Gains speed quickly when his legs unfurl.
• Expansive tackle net to bring in open-field runners.

Weaknesses

• Pops upright as his pedal progresses.
• Hitch in his transition when break catches him off-guard.
• Willing to grab instead of trusting technique and size.
• Athletic but struggles guarding multi-breaking routes.
• Inconsistent body control as a tackler.

Round 3, Pick #94: Justin Joly, TE, NC State

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Overview

Undersized pass-catcher with the ability to expand the route tree and challenge man coverage around the field. Joly still needs to polish his route-running but he has the footwork and athletic traits to uncover. He doesn’t catch with much hand extension and fights throws on occasion but he makes up for it with impressive body control/catch toughness. His effort and strain as a blocker need to improve. Joly has the ability to contribute as a moveable “F” tight end.

Strengths

• Possesses good wingspan with huge hands.
• Sturdy and strong with ability to catch through heavy contact.
• Has the hips and feet to run routes on all three levels.
• Route adjustments against coverage traffic come seamlessly.
• Consistently scrambles to freedom when the pass play extends.
• Good leaper with basketball body control to lean and adjust to the throw.

Weaknesses

• Wasn’t as splashy or sure-handed in 2025 compared to his 2024 tape.
• Drifts on route turns, opening a door for defenders to undercut.
• Has some trouble securing throws that are sent to his back shoulder/hip.
• Ducks head and leans into his run-blocking fits.
• Lacks consistent positioning, hand usage and strain as a blocker.