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Dolphins Predicted to Make Tua Tagovailoa Decision in 2025 NFL Draft

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jon Conahan | Last updated Apr 22, 2025 4:30 PM ET

It'll be interesting to see what the Miami Dolphins do on Thursday during the NFL draft. One could argue that Tua Tagovailoa needs a better backup. If the Dolphins are worried about his future due to his injuries, drafting a quarterback in the second to fourth round makes sense.

CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones reported that the Dolphins are eyeing a potential quarterback in the second, third, or fourth round, and there are a few options who could make sense for them.

"The Miami Dolphins are the other team sources are eyeing as a potential quarterback-grabber in the second, third or fourth rounds," Jones wrote. "Miami has 10 picks total, including four picks in those three rounds, so they have the ammunition to do it.

"The Dolphins missed the playoffs last year in part because they didn't have a good plan for life without Tua Tagovailoa. They signed Zach Wilson in free agency, but he's the only other quarterback on the roster. Skylar Thompson, the only QB the team has drafted since taking Tagovailoa in 2020, went 1-3 as a starter and is now a Steelers backup."

In a recent mock draft by ESPN's Jordan Reid, he had them selecting Quinn Ewers from Texas with the 135th pick in the fourth round.

Ewers, a polarizing figure on draft boards, is a decent quarterback.

He found success with the Longhorns a season ago, throwing for 31 touchdowns and 3,472 yards.

Playing in the SEC, the Texas native showed that he has the ability to be an above-average quarterback. While that doesn't guarantee it'll translate to the NFL, he might be the best bet for the Dolphins in the later rounds.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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