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mer to earn a roster spot.
ALBERT WILSON — Wilson’s status heading
into training camp was among the biggest mysteries
around the team. He wasn’t able to take part in any of
the practices this spring as he continues to rehab from
the hip injury that cut short his 2018 season. Wilson’s
ability to bounce back from the injury could be key
because he was a dynamic playmaker for the offense
last year before he was sidelined.
TIGHT ENDS
DWAYNE ALLEN — The former Colts and Patri-ots tight end was among the Dolphins’ most note-
worthy offseason acquisitions, though he didn’t get
to show much during the spring because he was side-
lined. Allen figures to play a prominent role on the
Dolphins offense and we should start getting a clearer
picture of that role once training camp and the pre-
season start.
MIKE GESICKI — The 2018 second-round pick
showed a different look in the spring with his black
socks and black shoes and carrying about a dozen
more pounds, but it otherwise was a quiet spring for
him. There is still a lot of hope that Gesicki can take
a big step forward after an uneven rookie season and
that hopefully will start in training camp.
CHRIS MYARICK — The undrafted free agent
from Temple was the only rookie at his position in the
spring and he didn’t do anything to stand out, either
positively or negatively. With six tight ends on the
roster, he’ll need to make a big and quick impression
if he hopes to stick around.
NICK O’LEARY — The former Buffalo Bills
draft pick was the only returning veteran at tight end
and he finds himself in a crowded position group.
O’Leary’s ability to line up at H-back or fullback
could prove valuable for him when it comes down to
cutting the roster.
DURHAM SMYTHE — Like Gesicki, Smythe is
back for his second season and will be looking to ce-
ment his spot on the roster and carve out a role for
himself in the offense during training camp.
CLIVE WALFORD — The former University of
Miami starter was signed after having stints with the
Raiders and Jets. The battle for roster spots at tight
end appears wide open, so Walford will have to earn
his way onto the team.OFFENSIVE LINEMEN
TONY ADAMS — The guard had brief stints with
the Jaguars and Patriots the past two
seasons, and his familiarity with new
Dolphins assistants Chad O’Shea and
Pat Flaherty likely is the reason he was
signed this offseason. There are roster
spots to be won along the offensive
line, though Adams has to be consid-
ered a long shot.
RYAN ANDERSON — Anderson
played center, guard and tackle at
Wake Forest, but it’s in the interior of
the offensive line that he’ll try to earn
a roster spot as an undrafted rookie
free agent.
SHAQ CALHOUN — Of all the
rookie free agents on the roster, Cal-
houn was among the most decorated.
The second-team All-SEC selection
will look to land one of the roster spots
on the offensive line and could be a
candidate for the practice squad.
JESSE DAVIS — What happened
with Davis in the June minicamp was
among the most interesting develop-
ments of the spring, as he lined up at
tackle after working at guard for most
of the offseason program. There’s been
no word as to the Dolphins’ exact
plans for Davis, though it’s safe to ex-
pect him in the starting lineup.
MICHAEL DEITER — The rookie
third-round pick from Wisconsin did
everything an offensive lineman can
do in spring practices, and he’ll look
to show in training camp he deserves
to earn a starting job at guard.
MICHAEL DUNN — Another one
of the former AAF players, Dunn has
familiarity with new offensive linecoach Pat Flaherty, which could make him a good
candidate for the practice squad if he can’t land a spot
on the 53.
KYLE FULLER — After appearing in nine games
with the Texans and Redskins the past two seasons,
Fuller joined the Dolphins in mid-May. He’s among
the many young players who’ll try to earn a roster
spot at guard/center.
JARYD JONES-SMITH — Like Dunn, Jones-
Smith came over after playing in the AAF. He looks
the part at tackle, though he’ll need to make an im-
pression at camp to earn a roster spot.
DAVID KILGORE — As with Jakeem Grant, the
spring was a success for Kilgore for his ability to re-
turn to practice after sustaining a season-ending in-
jury last year. Kilgore said the spring represented a
bit of an adjustment for him in that he’s now the old-
est offensive lineman on the team.
JORDAN MILLS — The former Chicago Bears
and Buffalo Bills starter was signed toward the latter
stages of the OTAs with the expectation he would
handle the right tackle position. But Mills struggled a
bit and the presence of Davis at right tackle in the
minicamp made it clear that Mills will have to earn
the job in training camp.
ISAIAH PRINCE — The rookie sixth-round pick
from Ohio State likely will make the team because of
his draft status, but he also didn’t show anything in
the spring to lead anyone to believe he’ll be a major
factor in 2019.
CHRIS REED — Reed was reunited with Pat Fla-
herty after playing for Jacksonville and he likely will
be in the mix for a starting job at one of the guard
spots.
ZACH STERUP — The tallest player on the roster
at 6-9, Sterup always has offered intriguing potential.
Though he appears slated for a backup role, Sterup
will look to make a move during training camp.
LAREMY TUNSIL — It was a quiet spring for
Tunsil beyond the Dolphins exercising the fifth-year
option on his contract. Tunsil is coming off a very
good season and will be looking in the summer to put
himself in position to continue his progress.DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
TANK CARRADINE — The former second-round
pick joined the Dolphins this offseason after spending
five years with the 49ers and another with the Raiders
and he looked impressive in the spring practice open
to the media. He figures to be in the mix for a start-
ing job along the defensive line, or at least a signifi-
cant role on defense.
DAVON GODCHAUX — Like his other returning
teammates on the defensive line, Godchaux was busy
this spring learning the 3-4 scheme, which figures to
be a big part of the defense in 2019. Where Godchaux
will line up figures to become clearer once the pre-
season games start, though he likely will have a
prominent role.
CHARLES HARRIS — Flores raved in the spring
about Harris, but the 2017 first-round pick was lim-
ited with what he could do in practice because of a
hand/wrist injury. While we’ll know more in training
camp and the preseason, the best guess is for HarrisDurham Smythe
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