The Dolphins Completely Shook Up the NFL Draft in a Matter of Minutes

The Dolphins made two blockbuster draft trades in a 10-minute span.

26 Mar 2021

Filed to ESPN: Dolphins trading No. 3 overall pick to the San Francisco 49ers for the No. 12 pick, a 2021 third-round pick (SF’s comp pick for Robert Saleh hiring) and first-round picks in 2022 and 2023, per sources.

Blockbuster deal with massive ramifications for years to come.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 26, 2021

Wow. Did not expect a draft day trade today, but here we are!

So what does this mean for the 49ers? Jimmy G is most likely out as Shanahan and Lynch look for their new QB. I mean, that has to be the reason, right? Why else would you trade up into the top three? According to Schefter, the 49ers didn't trade up with one QB in mind.

And the 49ers did not trade up with one QB in mind. They traded up because they’re good with the options that will be their at No. 3.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 26, 2021

49ers now square in the QB mix, but are holding on to Jimmy Garoppolo and have no plans to trade him, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 26, 2021

Maybe Jimmy G will start one more year before they ship him off somewhere. He currently has two more years remaining on his current contract. I can see Belichick licking his lips already to get his hands on his true love. At three, you have to be thinking Fields or Lance. If the Jets don't move on from Darnold, which I think they should, it could be Wilson. Whatever it is, San Fran is looking for a new start at QB.

For the Dolphins, they essentially turned Laremy Tunsil into four first-round picks. They move back to pick 12 where they can still get a dynamic playmaker or an offensive lineman for Tua. I like the move for the Dolphins. Accumulate more picks to help round out this young roster. This squashes any rumors for Miami moving on from Tua. The Dolphins are 100% his team.

There's a really high chance we get four QB's drafted within the first four picks. That's huge for teams that have their QB situation sorted. A top 5 player in the draft can possibly fall to the double digits. Draft season is starting to heat up.

Right after I finished writing this, the Dolphins made ANOTHER trade.

Trade: #Eagles have traded picks No. 6 and No. 156 overall to the Dolphins in exchange for No. 12 overall, No. 123 overall, and a 2022 first-round pick. pic.twitter.com/Nzy949CsX4
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 26, 2021

So I guess Tua isn't 100% safe. Sorry if I jinxed it for you pal. Maybe the Dolphins are still in play for a QB, or they want to make sure they're able to get one of the big three receivers. Maybe Sewell or Slater is on their radar too?

I like the Eagles trading back. They get another first-round pick next year and still get to pick in the top 15. It seems like they're going to stick with Hurts and try to build around him.

That was pretty crazy. I don't think I've seen two draft trades go down in a span of minutes before draft day. I guess Chris Grier watched this movie before he went to bed last night.