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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Final evaluations before the Scouting Combine

By Maxwell Ogden

SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 17: Quenton Nelson #56 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates after a 10-yard touchdown reception by Corey Robinson against the USC Trojans in the fourth quarter of the game at Notre Dame Stadium on October 17, 2015 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
SOUTH BEND, IN - OCTOBER 17: Quenton Nelson #56 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates after a 10-yard touchdown reception by Corey Robinson against the USC Trojans in the fourth quarter of the game at Notre Dame Stadium on October 17, 2015 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 12: Quarterback Josh Allen #17 of the Wyoming Cowboys scrambles before throwing a 50-yard pass against the UNLV Rebels during their game at Sam Boyd Stadium on November 12, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. UNLV won 69-66 in triple overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 12: Quarterback Josh Allen #17 of the Wyoming Cowboys scrambles before throwing a 50-yard pass against the UNLV Rebels during their game at Sam Boyd Stadium on November 12, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. UNLV won 69-66 in triple overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

Quarterback. Wyoming Cowboys. Josh Allen. 11. player. 59.

With all due respect to Ryan Tannehill, the Miami Dolphins need to find a new franchise quarterback. Tannehill has been a productive player during his NFL career, but he bases much of his success on athleticism that could be hampered by the partial ACL tear he suffered in 2017.

According to Adam H. Beasley of The Miami Herald, the Dolphins have already met with a potential replacement: Josh Allen.

Allen is one of the most polarizing players in this draft class, but he’s also one of the most dynamic talents at the quarterback position. He’s a near 6’5″ quarterback with big hands, long arms, and the ability to put some zip behind his throws.

Whether he’s throwing it deep or hitting a receiver in traffic, Allen’s ability to fire in a powerful pass is something that every coach can work with.

Allen, like Tannehill, is also capable of making plays with his legs when the pocket collapses and a first down is within reach. For head coach Adam Gase, having a player cut from Allen’s cloth would be nothing short of ideal.

Allen may have the strongest arm in this draft, and the only reason one would say maybe is a false attempt at modesty. There’s talent to explore here.

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