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DAVIE Chandler Cox Jersey nfl draft , Fla. (AP) — ackle Christian Wilkins nearly sacked Roger Goodell.Wilkins gleefully leaped into the commissioner on the draft stage in Nashville, Tennessee. The Dolphins hope it was the first of many NFL celebrations by Wilkins, a 315-pound lineman from Clemson with an outsize personality to match.“Very charismatic,” Miami general manager Chris Grier said with a chuckle. “He told us it was the best decision we ever made when we picked him.”A rebuilding project has left the Dolphins perceived as the league’s lightweights, and to help change that, they used the 13th overall pick on the bulky Wilkins.The Dolphins went 7-9 in 2018, and after shedding numerous veterans from the roster this offseason, they’re widely expected to be worse this year under new coach Brian Flores. Their odds for winning the Super Bowl are 250 to 1, longest in the NFL.Even so, Wilkins was thrilled to be Miami-bound, as Goodell could attest after being targeted with a flying shoulder bump.“He wasn’t too upset about it Chandler Cox Miami Dolphins Jerseys ,” Wilkins said with a laugh. “He wished me good luck. I’m surprised he didn’t hit back or anything. I did get him kind of hard. My shoulder is actually hurting a little bit from how hard I bumped him, but I was just so excited.”Miami passed on Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins, and instead attempted to shore up a defense that last year allowed 6,257 yards, most in franchise history.The draft was deep in defensive linemen, and some projected Wilkins as a top-10 pick. Last year the first-team All-American had 15 tackles for a loss and six sacks.The Dolphins had an extensive scouting report on Wilkins because their new defensive line coach, Marion Hobby, was his position coach at Clemson.“A very smart, versatile player,” Grier said. “Highly productive. I love the size, the athletic ability. For us it was an easy decision.”Wilkins helped the Tigers win two national titles, and became their first scholarship player to earn a degree in 2 1/2 years. He’s optimistic he can excel with the Dolphins.“I know about the history — guys like Dan Marino and Jason Taylor who put on that uniform Miami Dolphins Jerseys Stitched ,” he said. “I want to work hard so I can get to the point where I can be considered great like those guys.”While Wilkins was in a celebratory mood, he turned reflective when asked about his grandfather, killed in 2011 when a SWAT team rifle accidentally discharged during a raid.“My grandfather meant everything to me,” Wilkins said. “He was the most influential person in my life.”In opting for a lineman, Miami has still used a first-round pick on a quarterback only once since 1983. Well-traveled veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick signed with the Dolphins in March, and they’ve acknowledged he’s merely a caretaker, but the draft wasn’t deep at the position.The Dolphins might pursue Arizona quarterback Josh Rosen, who is on the trade market after the Cardinals used the No. 1 overall pick to take quarterback Kyler Murray of Oklahoma. Arizona took Rosen with the 10th overall pick last year, and the former UCLA star had a rocky rookie season.“We’re investigating all avenues,” Grier said.With a multitude of needs still to be addressed, the Dolphins have one pick in the second round and another in the third round Friday. They’ll be in the market for an edge rusher and right tackle, among other positions.“Where we are Chandler Cox Jersey nfl draft , we’ve got to build the roster up and create depth and competition everywhere,” Grier said. While the Dolphins prepare for a home game against the Patriots, I thought we could take a moment to just appreciate what defensive end Cameron Wake is doing at age 36. 36 is an age we’re used to seeing quarterbacks play to. Defensive ends? Making it to 31 or 32 would be good enough.What’s even more impressive is Wake is being this productive after a season ending Achilles tear at the age of 33 back in 2015. Since then, Wake has put up 26.5 sacks, 22 tackles for loss, and 63 quarterback hits in 42 games (37 of them starts). This season, Wake has 4.5 sacks in 10 games, but also 12 quarterback hits. Basically, any amount of decent production from a player in their mid 30s is impressive (just ask Wake’s teammate, Frank Gore!).And get this; Wake at 96.5 career sacks is 3.5 away from reaching 100. He’d be the 33rd player to ever reach that mark, unless Von Miller (96.0) can beat him to it. For the moment, Wake is 3rd in sacks among active players Super Bowl Chandler Cox Jersey , behind Julius Peppers (158.5) and Terrell Suggs (132.0).AND...Wake is doing this as an undrafted player!!!I did not think at age 36 that Wake would continue playing in the NFL at a starting caliber level, and he proved me wrong in a big way. So let’s take a moment or two to appreciate the best thing about this Miami sports legend: His bend. Somehow, some way, Wake’s bend still kicks ass after all these years, and we’re going to take a look at some of that today.gamepass.nfl.comOnce again Cameron Wake is 36 years young. How is he doing this? Seeing Julius Peppers play to age 38 is an outlier in today’s league. Cameron Wake doing this at age 36 should also be an outlier. The counter move he makes against the Jets’ right tackle and the balance he displays on his turn (otherwise known as the bend) is absurd. I’m struggling just to put words together on how to describe this.gamepass.nfl.comStrip sack, and the bend still looks incredible. For all the faults the Dolphins’ pass rush has had this year, it’s still fun to watch Wake wreck offensive tackles time after time again.Wake’s athleticism near the age of 37 (becomes that old in January) is insane. His get off, speed, and overall consistency is remarkable for someone who was never even drafted. Can Wake continue to do this in the NFL? He’s been doubted before, and has constantly beaten the odds for his career, so I don’t see why not.