Could the Dolphins pick a defensive return in this year's draft?

The NFL's 2018 supplemental draft will officially start at 1 pm EST today, and it's not uncommon for teams to take a risk on the big game's potential. In recent years, talented players like Terrelle Pryor (2011) and Josh Gordon (2012) have been drafted by NFL teams. This year's class has two very good defensive backs, who could both hear their names called Wednesday afternoon. Virginia Tech's Adonis Alexander and Western Michigan's Sam Beal lead the NFL's 32 boards.

Interestingly enough, Miami has shown a legitimate interest in both defensive backs. The Dolphins Brass went to western Michigan to attend the Beal broadcast and held a private training session with Adonis Alexander. Mike Tannebaum's philosophy has always been "you can never have too many defensive backs," and the team is doing due diligence in both corners. One thing to keep in mind, is that both players have been found to be academically ineligible for the 2018 season.

Adonis Alexander, DB, Virginia Tech

Size: 6 "3

Weight : 193 pounds

Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina

Career statistics: 125 tackles in total, 1 bag, 7 steals

Sam Beal, DB, Western Michigan

Height: 6 # 1

Weight: 185 pounds

City of Origin: Grand Rapids, Michigan

Career statistics: 92 tackles and 2 interceptions

There are three other eligible players in the draft of this year. However, it is unlikely that Dolphins take a chance on any of these players.

Brandon Bryant, DB, State of Mississippi

Martayveus Carter, RB, Grand Valley State

Bright Ugwoegbu LB, Oregon State

The defense of Miami is already well improved compared to the US. unit that took the lead in 2017. Adding one of these turns could help the Dolphins to take the next step to become an elite defensive power. Yes, it will cost the team a future draft pick. But if the front office and coaching staff think that one of these players is worthy, the team should not hesitate to improve the list. After all, adding a defensive back as Adonis Alexander or Sam Beal, could instantly improve Dolphins' alignment. And by making a legitimate candidate, as one of the NFL's top secondary.