PFF 3-Round Miami Dolphins Mock Draft

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Overview

Learning from Super Bowl XL MVP Hines Ward helped unlock Tyson’s production and elevated his draft stock. He’s added size and improved his route running over the last two years, showing he can align at all three receiver spots. He occasionally rushes the route but has the short-area quickness and contested-catch toughness to find chain-moving grabs in high-leverage moments. He’s not a blazer but has enough speed to work down the field. Also, he has the ball skills and body control to win above the rim with timing on 50/50 throws. Scouts say he puts in the time to absorb knowledge and hone his craft. A history of injuries might explain inconsistent competitiveness as a run blocker in 2025. The wiring, versatility and finishing talent point to a WR1 ceiling.

Strengths

• Able to play every receiver spot on the field.
• Plays with ideal suddenness and cut quickness underneath.
• Routes are smooth and manipulative to induce leverage.
• Stems routes suddenly, leaving man coverage temporarily stranded.
• Digs hard on posts to gain ground before looking for the ball.
• Uses off hand to maintain leads and landing zones down the sideline.
• Highly competitive to hog the catch space and win contested catches.
• Ball skills feature impeccable body control and high-point timing.
• Showed willingness in 2024 to put hat on hat as a run blocker.
• Coached by former NFL standout Hines Ward at Arizona State.

Weaknesses

• Focus drops were an issue in 2024.
• Can be impatient and hurry his routes at times.
• Loses momentum on in-breaking routes because of inefficient footwork.
• Long speed and play strength are average.
• Missed games in every season from 2022-2025.
• Suffered knee (2022), collarbone (2024) and hamstring (2025) injuries.

Round 2, Pick #43: Keionte Scott, CB, Miami (FL)

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Scouting Report: Strengths

• Physical brand of football jumps off the tape immediately as Scott embraces contact and isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty against bigger bodies in the slot.
• Outstanding run defender who triggers downhill with bad intentions and blows up pulling guards and lead blockers trying to create lanes in the run game.
• Natural blitzer with excellent timing and burst through gaps, racking up five sacks in 2025 by knifing through protection and finishing at the quarterback.
• Compact frame plays bigger than listed size due to aggressive hand usage and willingness to mix it up at the line of scrimmage against tight ends.
• Quick feet and loose hips allow him to flip his hips smoothly in man coverage and mirror routes without getting grabby or losing position through breaks.
• Strong instincts in zone coverage reading quarterback eyes and understanding route concepts, as evidenced by his 72-yard pick-six against Ohio State when he jumped the underneath route.
• Versatile defender who logged significant snaps at outside corner, slot corner, and even showed safety traits with range to cover ground sideline to sideline.
• High-energy competitor with relentless motor who plays every snap like it matters and brings leadership qualities developed through six years of college football experience.

• Inconsistent tackler who too often dives at legs instead of wrapping up, resulting in roughly 20 percent missed tackle rate that shows up on film regularly.
• Struggles when isolated on the outside against bigger, physical receivers who can use their frame to box him out at the catch point and win contested situations.
• Will bite on double moves and get caught peeking in the backfield when he should be focused on his assignment, leading to completions behind him.
• Age factor at 24 with extensive college mileage raises questions about developmental ceiling and how much better he can get at the next level.
• Gave up roughly 65 percent completion rate in coverage throughout career, suggesting deeper issues especially against pro level route runners who exploit any hesitation.

Scouting Report: Summary

Scott’s calling card is his willingness to be nasty in a phone booth, and that’s exactly what NFL defenses need from their nickel corners in today’s pass-heavy league. His ability to blitz effectively gives defensive coordinators a real weapon in sub-packages, and that five-sack season at Miami wasn’t a fluke. The burst and timing are legitimate, and he finishes when he gets there. His run defense is NFL-ready right now, which separates him from pure coverage guys who get swallowed up when offenses attack the slot with power concepts.

Here’s the deal though: Scott has to clean up the tackling. You can’t miss one out of every five attempts in the NFL and expect to stay on the field. The diving at legs works sometimes in college when you’ve got help, but pro running backs will make you pay for poor angles and lazy technique. His coverage skills are solid enough in the slot where he can use his physicality and instincts, but there’s a reason Auburn moved him back inside after trying him outside in 2024. He’s not going to win consistently on an island against bigger receivers, and NFL offensive coordinators will attack that matchup if they see it. The good news is he doesn’t have to be that guy. Scott’s best football comes when he’s playing downhill, using his athleticism to erase crossing routes, and creating havoc as an extra rusher.

The film shows a ready-made nickel defender who can contribute immediately in a defense that values aggression and versatility. His experience playing in big games against elite competition gives him a mental edge, and his physical style translates well to Sundays. Teams looking for a slot defender who can hold up against the run, pressure the quarterback, and handle underneath responsibilities in zone will appreciate what Scott brings. The tackling inconsistency and age concerns will drop him down some boards, but make no mistake: this is a football player who knows how to get after it and has proven he can perform when the lights are brightest. Day three is where he’ll likely land, but don’t be shocked if a team falls in love with his nasty streak and takes him earlier than expected.

Round 3, Pick #75: Keylan Rutledge, G, Georgia Tech

Round 3, Pick #87: Carson Beck, QB, Miami (FL)

Round 3, Pick #90: Skyler Bell, WR, UCONN