PFSN 3 Round Mock Draft has Miami Selecting…

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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 2, Pick #43: Germie Bernard, WR, Alabama

“Miami complements one fast former Alabama wide receiver with Germie Bernard, a leader and route technician who led the Crimson Tide in catches (64) this past season. Bernard’s 4.48-second 40 helps make the case for his NFL longevity, which was already bolstered by his great hands and versatility within formations.”

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Overview

Bernard is a versatile wideout with ascending production over the last three years.  He has good size, accelerates to top speed quickly and is a smooth route runner with well-disguised breaks and clean footwork getting in and out. He can line up outside or in the slot and is capable of running a full route tree across all three levels. He has impressive run-after-catch ability. Bernard’s second gear as a field-stretcher is fairly ordinary, and he doesn’t always play to his size when it’s time to compete for catch space. Bernard projects as an above-average WR2/3.

Strengths

• Good size, big hands and inside/outside versatility.
• Tempo alterations help to bypass and separate from coverage.
• Able to drop hips and quickly snap off curls/comebacks.
• Smooth strider with steady turnover working through zone.
• Gets through route transitions smoothly and at top speed.
• Above-average focus and footwork near the sideline.
• Weaponized as a utility option out of the backfield.
• Plus field vision and cut quickness when the ball is in his hands.

Weaknesses

• Needs better physicality and hand-fighting to defeat press.
• Accelerates quickly but isn’t a vertical burner.
• Positioning would benefit from quicker adjustments.
• Needs to become more consistently competitive for catch space.
• Most drops come when working into the hashes.
• Average feel for coverage positioning on zone beaters.

Round 3, Pick #75: Gracen Halton, Oklahoma, DL

“The Dolphins took Kenneth Grant to play nose tackle in last year’s first round, and Gracen Halton gives him an athletic running mate inside. Halton will emerge from the cloud of dust like lightning in pursuit of the quarterback with an excellent wrap-up. His tendency to play upright might mean ceding work to Grant — and others — on early downs, though.”

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An undersized 3-technique with disruptive attributes, Halton is best suited for a rotational role in a movement-based front. He plays with synced hands and feet and good lateral agility. His initial quickness makes him quite slippery but a centered block can clear him from the run lane due to his lack of mass/anchor. He’s an energetic, gap-to-gap rusher who can threaten guards on their edges or play his role as an effective twister. Finding the right scheme fit will be critical for Halton in the NFL.

Strengths

• Able to get skinny and quickly penetrate into gaps.
• Tracks ball-carriers and slides toward their lane choice.
• Slips off block engagement with active hands and loose upper body.
• Above-average reactive quickness as a tackler.
• Foot agility and body control are made for twists and rush games.
• Searches relentlessly for a crevice to access the pocket.
• Edge-to-edge rush attack with good closing speed to get home.

Weaknesses

• Plays too straight-legged and lacks leverage at the point.
• Lands hands quickly but struggles to control and shed blocks.
• Lacks mass/anchor to consistently leverage his gap.
• Inconsistent in maintaining run fits on lateral engagements.
• Rush advantages can be muted by athletic guards.
• Needs hand usage to catch up with footwork in pass rush.

Round 3, Pick #87: Beau Stephens, G, Iowa

“Football fans don’t remember Miami “pushing around” too many teams in the previous era of the team, so Iowa’s Beau Stephens would be a culture-changer on the interior. Stephens is a natural run blocker who takes great angles as a seasoned protector for his position. He maximizes his poor length (31 and 1/8″ arms) with technique, core strength, and a bit of nastiness.”

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Overview

Stephens plays with a strong grasp for angles, tempo and timing for his block fits. He’s able to sustain and finish at a good rate despite having average play strength. However, his comfort level and consistency drop somewhat when working beyond inside/outside zone. He’s well-postured and plays with balance in pass pro. His lack of length will become more noticeable once he hits the pros, though. Short arms, average athleticism and scheme-friendly surroundings could temper his draft slotting, but Stephens has a chance to eventually become a starter if he finds the right team fit.

Strengths

• Doesn’t rush block fits, waiting until he’s balanced and in position.
• Very good feel for angles and tempo in getting to his landmarks.
• Makes timely block adjustments against shifting fronts.
• Stays connected with his hands all the way through block finish.
• Pass-sets with good posture.
• Punches instead of catching when throwing his hands into rushers.
• Displays sufficient anchor to withstand a bull rush.

Weaknesses

• Has short arms and average athletic ability.
• Needs to prove he can succeed in schemes other than zone.
• Below-average connection accuracy when asked to pull.
• Two-hand punch can be cleared by well-timed swipes for quick losses.
• Rarely latches in tight to prevent secondary rush.

Round 3, Pick #90: Taylen Green, QB, Arkansas

“Someone is going to do this on Day 2, and it might be a Miami team that is bringing in Malik Willis into the picture as its starting quarterback. Taylen Green could run a similar offense to what Willis had in Green Bay. A quarterback coach out there is going to try to turn his historic athleticism shown at the combine into a do-it-all force like Josh Allen after a few developmental seasons.”

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Overview

A long, rangy, dual-threat quarterback with upside, Green’s ability to generate explosive plays as a runner and passer helped keep his offense afloat. In-game consistency has been a sticking point, though. He has a long, unorthodox delivery and tends to baby too many throws. He can generate enough velocity and distance to stress defenses over the second and third levels. Green puts the ball in harm’s way at an alarming rate, which will translate to greater trouble against more talented defenders and more complicated coverage reads. His ability to win with his legs on called runs or pocket breaks pushes his value beyond his passing profile. Green’s upside will be tantalizing but his ceiling will only track with his growth as a passer.

Strengths

• Rare size/athleticism for the position.
• Provides dual-theat attack options and can work off script.
• Tall with an elevated release point for layered throws between the numbers.
• Does an admirable job of tying feet to eyes through progressions.
• Gets through progressions smoothly when he finds his rhythm.
• Throws with adequate velocity for tight-window throws.
• Can outstride pursuit and turn scrambles into first downs.
• Ability as a runner gives his offense a chance when passing is off.

Weaknesses

• Disappointing passing results when he breaks the pocket.
• Processing and timing need improvements on the next level.
• Struggles with post-snap recognition of zone lurkers underneath.
• Needs to more consistently quiet his feet to improve accuracy.
• Needs to get better at manipulating and holding coverage with his eyes.
• Throws with a long-limbed delivery that slows his operation and release.
• Aims throws that turn into misfires or underthrown interceptions.
• Too willing to move backwards instead of climbing when under pressure.