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NFL Pro Bowl: First-Timer Projections For All 32 Teams

By Erik Lambert

ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 22: O.J. Howard #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills on October 22, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 22: O.J. Howard #80 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills on October 22, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – DECEMBER 24: Marquise Goodwin #88 of the Buffalo Bills has his pass broken up by Xavien Howard #25 of the Miami Dolphins during the first half at New Era Stadium on December 24, 2016 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – DECEMBER 24: Marquise Goodwin #88 of the Buffalo Bills has his pass broken up by Xavien Howard #25 of the Miami Dolphins during the first half at New Era Stadium on December 24, 2016 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images) /

Miami Dolphins

CB. Miami Dolphins. Xavien Howard . 19. player. 59.

Ever so suddenly the Miami Dolphins have created something interesting with their secondary. The addition of 1st round pick Minkah Fitzpatrick along with Codrea Tankersley and Reshad Jones offers an intriguing blend of young and veteran playmakers. Yet people might be shocked to hear that Xavien Howard could end up being the one that emerges to make the Pro Bowl this year. Why? He was already showing glimpses of it in 2017.

In his first full season as a starter, Howard played with an athletic edge and confidence that characterize top NFL corners. He started every game and intercepted four passes. The Dolphins still have Cameron Wake to apply pressure, traded for Robert Quinn and also hope former 1st round pick Charles Harris is ready to step up. Howard now knows he can play against anybody. The only thing he needs is opportunities to prove it.

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