The Miami Dolphins drafted a high-ceiling tackle in Kadyn Proctor with the 12th overall pick. However, they could have filled the void at wide receiver after trading Jaylen Waddle.

Standout wide receiver from USC, Makai Lemon, was still on the board. It could be argued that he would've been the better pick for Miami. In his most recent year at USC, as a true Junior, Lemon racked up 1,156 receiving yards with 11 touchdowns. He made some electrifying plays and is one of the most dangerous players in this draft with the ball in his hands. Not to mention his slick route running, many analysts have given him the Amon-Ra St. Brown comparison.

Tackle was a much-needed position, and Kadyn Proctor could turn out to be an outstanding player. However, this is where the Dolphins' starting receiving core stood after two rounds in the draft: Malik Washington, Jalen Tolbert, and Tutu Atwell.

After signing Malik Willis to a three-year, $67.5 million contract, the priority should be to get him more weapons. When you have a running style quarterback, the most important thing is to get him a crafty wide receiver that he can go to. Malik does a great job of improvising and escaping pressure, but if nobody creates space, he's going to run for a couple of yards or get sacked. Lemon could have been that go-to reliever, similar to the connection Zay Flowers and Lamar Jackson have built.

Later in the first round, the Dolphins could have targeted tackle Caleb Lomu, who went at pick No. 28 to the New England Patriots after the Dolphins traded up to draft San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson.

With five more rounds to go, the Miami Dolphins still have an opportunity to acquire more weapons. Though it will be extremely difficult to find Makai Lemon-level talent later on.

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