Round 6, 194th Overall
Ali Gaye is a long and strong defensive end prospect who has obvious value as a run defender at the next level. He does a great job of using his length to keep his body away from opposing offensive linemen and uses his power well to consistently set a strong edge.
Gaye is never going to be the most exciting pass rusher on the edge, but he does provide plenty of value on early downs. Miami finds themselves a rock-solid defensive contributor late in this 2021 NFL mock draft.
Round 6, 204th Overall
Quentin Lake is another versatile safety prospect who could quickly become an impact defensive asset for the Miami Dolphins. Lake is a strong coverage safety who shows great instincts in zone coverage and good movement skills in man. He can step in as a slot cornerback at times and is impressive in zone coverage.
Simply put, Lake is a rangy and athletic defensive back whose ability in coverage will give him a chance to produce at the next level. He is also a reliable tackler in space which could lead to some special teams value early in his career.
Round 7, 252nd Overall
With their final pick of this 2021 NFL mock draft, the Miami Dolphins shoot for some upside at the offensive tackle position. Adrian Ealy is far from a perfect prospect, but he is a lean and athletic offensive tackle who provides plenty of upside in pass protection. Ealy is unlikely to be an early contributor at the next level, but he is a good player to take a chance on late and try to develop into a long-term contributor.