Dolphins trade back into 3rd round, select WR Leonte Carroo

The Miami Dolphins traded back into the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft, acquiring the 86th overall pick from the Minnesota Vikings to select Rutgers receiver Leonte Carroo.

In landing the day-two selection, Miami surrendered a sixth-round pick in this year's draft as well as third- and fourth-round picks in 2017.

Carroo steps into a crowded position group as a rookie. The willingness to give up multiple picks, however, appears to suggest the Dolphins are confident he can take on a role alongside Jarvis Landry and DeVante Parker.

Leonte Carroo Bio

Position: WR
School: Rutgers
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-0
Weight: 211 lbs.

Strengths

• Posted gaudy college numbers despite being the key focus of opposing defenses the past three seasons.
• Possesses above-average big play ability with almost a quarter of his catches going for 25-plus yards.
• Excellent hands which help make contested catches in traffic.
• Willing and capable blocker who has shown ability to play through pain throughout college career.

Weaknesses

• Numbers have dropped drastically when guarded by top cornerbacks.
• Struggles with physical press corners that can match his length.
• Faced multiple suspensions in college, including a simple assault charge in a domestic abuse case.
• Tends to round off routes, instead of ending with sharp cuts.

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