Dolphins add to LB corps with Raekwon McMillan in 2nd round
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The Miami Dolphins have selected linebacker Raekwon McMillan out of Ohio State in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft, 54th overall.
Miami entered the draft with glaring needs both on the edge and at linebacker in the defensive front seven, and the club has now managed to address both spots with its first two picks.
McMillan is a major upgrade to the linebacker corps alongside Kiko Alonso and veteran free-agent addition Lawrence Timmons.
Productive in all areas of the defensive game, he'll have the opportunity to contribute as an every-down player sooner rather than later.
Raekwon McMillan Bio
Position: LB
School: Ohio State
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-2
Weight: 240 lbs
Strengths
- Takes good angles, doesn't overplay gaps, efficient in everything he does.
- More of a north-south runner than an east-west.
- Defends well against the run.
- Fits well into a zone cover scheme.
Weaknesses
- Tight lower half, struggles to change direction.
- Doesn't possess sheer sideline-to-sideline speed, can get lost in man coverage.
- May only be a two-down player.
Combine Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yd Dash | 4.61 sec |
| Bench Press | 23 reps |
| Vertical Jump | 33 inches |
| Broad Jump | 121 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 7.15 sec |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 4.39 sec |
| 60-yd Shuttle | 11.84 sec |