The Miami Dolphins haven't had a first-round draft pick since 2021. As long as they don't trade out, that streak will be broken in 2024 with Miami scheduled to be on the clock with the 21st overall selection on Thursday night.

It's a great opportunity for the Dolphins to build on a strong 11-6 campaign and their second consecutive playoff appearance. The last time the Dolphins had a first-round pick they came away with Jaylen Waddle and Jaelan Phillips.

Picking in the back half of the round, the Dolphins are going to be somewhat beholden to how the draft board fall. Still, we have an idea of who could be available and what players would make the most sense.

With that in mind, here are their three top targets for the pick considering their roster needs and the prospects who could be available.

IOL Graham Barton, Duke

It's not hard to figure out the biggest need for the Miami Dolphins heading into the season. The offense was one of the most explosive in the league despite an offensive line that often made things difficult.

The Dolphins offensive line was 31st in ESPN's pass-block win rate at just 49 percent. Injuries didn't help the cause but Miami couldn't seem to find an answer at left guard and Terron Armstead once again missed significant time with injuries.

To make matters worse, the Dolphins lost Robert Hunt and Connor Williams remains unsigned.

The Dolphins could conceivably draft any offensive line position in the first round and it would make sense. The nice ting about targeting Graham Barton is that he could potentially play any of the five spots.

At Duke, he made 34 starts at left tackle, but started five games at center as a freshman. His 6'5", 313-pound frame with 32⅞" arms would make it difficult for him to be a full-time tackle, but he could certainly moonlight there in a pinch.

Many of the negatives that B/R scout Brandon Thorn noted in his report on the lineman are connected to his lack of length, which would be much less of a problem inside at guard or center.

Barton's versatility and skills as a consistent blocker make him an ideal target for the Dolphins who have needs at multiple spots on the line.

IOL Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon

While some from the Kyle Shanahan coaching tree have moved away from a zone-heavy run game, the Dolphins ran zone at one of the highest rates in the league last season.

Oregon center Jackson Powers-Johnson was named the best zone blocker in the interior offensive line class. Hand, meet glove.

As noted earlier, the Dolphins haven't re-signed Connor Williams. It could still happen, but he's recovering from a significant ACL tear and his timetable to return is still murky.

Essentially, the Dolphins should probably move forward like they aren't getting him back. In some ways, they already have. They signed Aaron Brewer in free agency, giving them a veteran center option.

But Jackson Powers-Johnson has the potential to be one of the best centers in the league over time. Powers-Johnson started his Oregon career as a defensive tackle before making the switch to offense. Despite his general lack of experience, B/R scout Brandon Thorn believes he can become a Pro Bowler relatively quickly in the NFL.

"He does have a few technical aspects of his game to clean up, but his physical traits and makeup should allow him to start right away at either center or guard without being dependent on scheme while providing Pro Bowl potential within his first contract," Thorn wrote.

He is big enough to play at guard if the Dolphins are comfortable with Brewer at center in the short term.

OT Amarius Mims, Georgia

It's been noted a few times here that Terron Armstead really can't be counted on to remain healthy. The fact that he'll turn 33 this summer doesn't do anything to quell those concerns.

He remains one of the most talented linemen on the Dolphins roster, but they need to have a succession plan in place at tackle.

With Austin Jackson locked up on a three-year extension ahead of this season, the Dolphins only have to worry about one tackle spot. Armstead has three more seasons on his contract, but admitted that retirement was a possibility this offseason.

It would be wise for the Dolphins to plan ahead and seek a long-term replacement in this draft.

Amarius Mims should be a target for that need. The 6'8", 340-pound tackle moves like a much smaller prospect. His frame and athleticism are things that can't be taught. He's a tantalizing talent who has just as high a ceiling as the top prospects at the position.

The drawback is that it could take a while for him to realize that potential. He only made eight career starts at Georgia and had to have tightrope surgery during the season.

If he were a more experienced player without the injury, he would be a top 10 pick.

It's actually a great scenario for the Dolphins. Mims would have the opportunity to get experience either through practice or kicking inside to guard while Armstead is healthy and active with at least a year to work toward becoming the starter on the outside.

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