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Dolphins add Charles Harris in 1st round

Jasen Vinlove / USA TODAY Sports

The Miami Dolphins have selected defensive end Charles Harris out of Missouri with the 22nd pick in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Cameron Wake turned 35 in January, so it's vital for the Dolphins to get younger at edge rusher. Harris is an explosive player whose stock seemed to rise in the days prior to the draft.

Charles Harris Bio:

Position: OLB/DE
School: Missouri
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-2
Weight: 265 lbs.

Strengths

  • Scheme versatile edge player who can contribute either a 3-4 or 4-3 front.
  • Demonstrates an explosive get-off to gain a positioning advantage on opposing offensive tackles.
  • Already showing the development of counter moves in his pass-rush repertoire, Harris often wins with a nasty spin.
  • Racked up 16 sacks and 29.5 tackles for loss across final two seasons at Missouri.

Weaknesses

  • Lacks size and strength to be relied upon as an early-down run defender.
  • Doesn't have a power element to complement the speed-rush skill set.
  • Athletic profile compiled from combine workout numbers doesn't necessarily match the athleticism he demonstrated on the field.

Combine Results

Event Result 
40-yard Dash 4.82 sec
Bench Press 21 reps
Vertical Jump 32 inches
Broad Jump 109 inches
3-Cone Drill 7.47 sec 
20-yard Shuttle 4.42 sec

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