Players who have visited or worked out for the Dolphins
Wide receiver Vince Mayle, center, watches during Pro Day at Washington State, Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak) (Young Kwak / AP)
By Omar Kelly
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
The following is a list of college players who have visited or held private workouts with the Dolphins in preparation for the NFL Draft, which will be held in Chicago from April 30 to May 2.
Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN in his Mock Draft 2.0 says, “The Dolphins need to add some effective youth at cornerback, and Waynes is a well-coached cover man who comes in with the versatility to help in both man and zone and brings a physical presence.” (Gene J. Puskar / AP)
Fresno State defensive lineman Tyeler Davison runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip / AP)
Purdue tight end Gabe Holmes (86) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Andrew A. Nelles) (Andrew Nelles / AP)
Connecticut cornerback Byron Jones opened eyes with a broad jump (12 feet, three inches) that would have set the world record, along with the second-highest vertical jump (44.5 inches) of any player at the combine. Teams will have to wait till his pro day to learn exactly how fast Jones is. (Julio Cortez / AP)
Ohio State wide receiver Devin Smith, center, lines up with other players to run drills during NCAA college football practice for the Senior Bowl. (Brynn Anderson / AP)
LSU offensive tackle La’el Collins (60) looks on during NCAA college football practice for the 2015 Senior Bowl. (Brynn Anderson / AP)
Diggs is a sure-handed receiver who is more quick than fast. He consistently creates separation, and has that IT factor that makes you fold your breathe when the ball is in his hands. Problem is Diggs had trouble staying healthy, which hints he’ll wait till day three to be selected.
(Nick Wass / AP)This three-year starter at Oregon is tall and lean (6-foot-6, 306 pounds), and extremely athletic, which would make him an ideal fit in a zone blocking scheme. Fisher’s issue is that he doesn’t play with power and has received plenty penalties in his 35 collegiate starts. (David J. Phillip / AP)
Miami tight end Clive Walford (46) celebrates a touchdown against Nebraska in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik) (Nati Harnik / AP)
Florida State defensive lineman Mario Edwards runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Florida State offensive lineman Josue Matias (70) prepares for the snap while facing Oregon in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Jan. 1, 2015 in Pasadena, Calif. Oregon defeated Florida State 59-20 to advance to the first ever NCAA football playoff championship game.
(Doug Benc / AP)Jackson, a three-year starter at right guard, is viewed as one of this draft’s top 75 talents. Jackson, who was named the South Team MVP at the Senior Bowl for his work in practice that week, was viewed by scouts as FSU’s best blocker. (Don Juan Moore / Getty Images)
Michigan linebacker Jake Ryan (47) looks to his sideline for instructions between downs in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Miami (Ohio) in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014. (Tony Ding / AP)
Safety Gerod Holliman crosses the line after finishing the 40-yard dash during Louisville’s NFL football Pro Day in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, March 11, 2015. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley) (Timothy D. Easley / AP)
The Dolphins will host former Mississippi State linebacker Benardrick McKinney on a visit to the team’s Davie facility. (Rogelio V. Solis / AP)
Florida Atlantic tight end Alex Deleon (84) is tackled by Nebraska cornerback Daniel Davie (23) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014.
(Nati Harnik / AP)Florida State tight end Nick O’Leary (35) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown in front of Florida defensive back Marcus Maye (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) (Phelan M. Ebenhack / AP)
Hobart offensive tackle Ali Marpet (50) runs drills Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala, during NCAA college football practice for the Senior Bowl. (Brynn Anderson / AP)
Richmond quarterback Michael Strauss (3) tosses a pass in front of Maine defensive lineman Michael Cole (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013. Maine won the game 28-21. (Steve Helber / AP)
University of Massachusetts tight end Jean Sifrin sprints during a Pro Day for NFL and CFL football scouts at McGuirk Stadium in Amherst, Mass. Monday, March 30, 2015. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) (Elise Amendola / AP)
Has the D-Line improved? It’s a close call. That’s jarring considering they added tackle Ndamukong Suh. But they lost tackles Randy Starks and Jared Odrick. Suh isn’t equal to a Starks and Odrick. He’s not that good. They added NT Jordan Phillips (pictured) in the draft, but he’s wait-and-see. And if they had more faith in the returning tackles it’s doubtful they would have drafted a tackle in the second round
(David J. Phillip / AP)Norfolk State defensive lineman Lynden Trail runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) (Julio Cortez / AP)
Clemson defensive lineman Vic Beasley runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015. (David J. Phillip / AP)
Jonathan Feliciano runs a drill at Miami’s NFL football pro day Wednesday, April 1, 2015, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach) (Joel Auerbach / AP)
Explanation: Similar qualities to Williams Wallace, the lead character in the movie “Braveheart” starring Mel Gibson.
Comment: “What immediately came to mind was, ‘At least they notice my hair, I guess,’ ” Vigil said.
Maryland defensive lineman Darius Kilgo (97) hits Iowa quarterback Jake Rudock (15) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 38-31. (Nick Wass / AP)
Clemson’s Stephone Anthony sacks Syracuse quarterback AJ Long during the first half an NCAA college football game in Clemson, S.C., Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014. (RICHARD SHIRO / AP)
Washington State defensive lineman Xavier Cooper runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip / AP)
Auburn wide receiver Sammie Coates runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip / AP)
East offensive lineman Shane McDermott (62), of Miami, during the first quarter of the East-West Shrine college football game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) (Chris O’Meara / AP)
Florida Atlantic defensive back D’Joun Smith runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 23, 2015. (Julio Cortez / AP)
Colorado State-Pueblo wide receiver Paul Browning completes the 40-yard dash during the NFL regional combine at Denver Broncos headquarters Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Englewood, Colo. The regional combines serve as a supplement to the NFL’s national scouting combine and to provide a venue for current draft eligible players to display their skills before veteran NFL talent judges. (David Zalubowski / AP)
Georgia LB Ramik Wilson (Photo by Chris Hays/Orlando Sentinel)
Thompson is a late-round safety who can add value as a special teamer right away if selection in the sixth of seventh round. His measurable (4.48 in the 40, 21 reps of 225 pounds, 40.5 inch vertical) are impressive, and if trained to recognize and react faster he has a shot of becoming an NFL starter.
(Ann Heisenfelt / AP)
Utah defensive back Eric Rowe runs a drill at the NFL scouting combine.
(Julio Cortez / Associated Press)
Former Miami player Ken Hunt has repaid Miami by giving $1.5 million to endow the running back position
(Alan Diaz / AP)Georgia Southern corner back Laron Scott (34) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Maine wide receiver Damarr Aultman (88) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, in Statesboro, Ga. Georgia Southern defeated Maine 35-23 to advance to the semifinals. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton) (Stephen Morton / AP)
Syracuse’s Durell Eskridge, left, tackles Tulane’s Justin Shakleford during an NCAA college football game at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. Syracuse won 52-17. (AP Photo/Heather Ainsworth) (Heather Ainsworth / AP)
Omar Kelly is an NFL columnist and Dolphins beat writer for the Sun Sentinel. A Florida A&M University graduate and South Florida native, he has covered the Florida State Seminoles, Miami Hurricanes, Miami Heat and Miami Dolphins during his career as a sports reporter, which began in 1997.
