CBS Round 1 Mock Draft has the DOLPHINS Selecting

NFL.com Draft Profile

Overview

Fano lacks ideal proportional build but compensates with loose hips, quick feet and high-end athleticism. He has the tools to mirror speed rushers, wall off the top of the pocket and find a late anchor when taking the worst of a bull rush. He needs to stay square longer to prevent inside moves and refine his punch approach/timing. His athletic profile is designed for move-based blocking schemes where he can pull, reach and climb while beating opponents to the spot with quickness/feel for hitting landmarks on time. He gives good effort as a downhill blocker but issues with pad level and core strength lead to him being overtaken as the rep progresses. Fano’s level of NFL success might be tied to scheme fit and individual matchups.

Strengths

• Three-year starter with experience at both tackle spots.
• Has extensive reps in prominent run-blocking schemes.
• Good hand-strike quickness when allowed to fire out.
• Accelerates feet and runs through angle blocks on contact.
• Has footwork and body control to stay connected on move blocks.
• Athleticism/adjustments can spring runs and screens in space.
• Flies out of his stance and in front of the rusher with quickness.
• Above-average mirroring the rush with foot quickness.
• Able to unlock hips and ride edge rushers around the pocket.
• Good at finding his footing after early push from speed to power.
• Feints punches to draw and dry out rusher’s hand swipe attempts.

Weaknesses

• Lean through his chest, waist and thighs by NFL standards.
• Lacks upper-body and core strength to sustain in-blocks at pro level.
• Pad level rides way too high on drive blocks.
• Can be pressed and displaced by heavy-handed ends.
• Loses “first in” battles to the frame with his pass punch.
• Will overset instead of working inside/out against speed rushers.
• Opens outside half too quickly, creating opportunities for inside moves.
• Must guard against lunging with inside hand and hugging with outside hand.

Round 1, Pick #30: Kevin Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

“The Dolphins paid up for Malik Willis then proceeded to strip him of his weapons. If he really is a standout in the making, then Miami’s rebuild needs to start with giving him an opportunity to thrive. KC Concepcion has the potential to be a high-volume target for an inexperienced quarterback with his ability to get separation early in his routes, so a Willis-Concepcion tandem could be a massively productive one for years to come.”

NFL.com Draft Profile

Overview

Concepcion offers immediate burst and separation into space. He’s elusive in beating press and getting into breaks with minimum damage from handsy coverage. While he has a one-speed approach, he can snap off routes with alarming suddenness, making him extremely difficult to match at leveraged break points. He’s instinctive against zone. He’s also a nightmare for man coverage on choice routes and near the goal line. He’s quicker than fast, with more value on utility throws utilizing run after catch. Concepcion’s ability to quickly uncover should be very appealing to teams with spotty protection and a young quarterback.

Strengths

• Outstanding acceleration over the first 15 yards of the route.
• Punishes missed jam attempts with a big vertical window.
• Elite short-area footwork and separation quickness.
• Can run every route well over the first two levels.
• Maintains distance from grabby coverage at break points.
• Separation burst is multiplied by his creation of route leverage.
• Probes zone pockets with awareness and opens quickly to quarterback.
• Hard to square and wrap up on run-after-catch throws underneath.
• Good vision and north/south mentality with the ball in his hands.

Weaknesses

• Possesses average top-end speed.
• Routes are fast but lack setup and speed variance.
• Higher drop total working into the teeth of the defense.
• Has trouble adjusting to throws at varied speeds.
• Won’t add much value with run blocking from the slot.