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Two draft prospects could perfectly fit what Dolphins GM looks for

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Miami Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan has hinted to what type of player he's looking for during the NFL draft and an OL and EDGE could fit that mold.

Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan has indicated the type of player he's targeting in the upcoming NFL draft several times over the last few months and weeks. With the selection process just a few days away, there are several traits to look for when trying to mock or predict what names are called by Sullivan on Thursday, Friday and Sunday. From a football standpoint, it's clear that size and physicality are huge factors, as well as versatility around the field.

Also, not to be overlooked, are things like character and culture-fit to enter a team looking to rebuild and tailor a new organizational identity moving forward. When cross-referencing those aspects of prospects to new head coach Jeff Hafley’s “type of player,” two stand out who could fit the bill for the new one-two punch in Miami. Sullivan and Hafley seem to be in lockstep on who and what they are looking for, and their time together in Green Bay helps a bit with predicting who they could be targeting.

Of course, one of his most repeated and popular quotes is, “Fast gets slow... but big doesn't get small. " Mixing that, along with versatility, especially across the trenches, let's take a look at two prospects that scream to be a “Sullivan and Hafley guy.

” When it comes to the offensive line, top-tackle prospects Francis Mauigoa of Miami and Utah’s Spencer Fano are clearly on the radar. Both have the ability to be a future franchise right tackle, while having the ability to play guard as a rookie. If either is available at pick No.

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