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Miami Dolphins address multiple needs in this 2023 NFL Mock Draft

By Brandon Croce

Nov 19, 2022; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) returns an interception for a touchdown against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers during the second quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs cornerback Emmanuel Forbes (13) returns an interception for a touchdown against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers during the second quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /
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Deshawn Pace (Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer-USA TODAY NETWORK) /

165. player. 830. . Linebacker. Bearcats . Deshawn Pace

The next pick in this 2023 NFL Mock Draft is linebacker Deshawn Pace, who played in 30 games for the Cincinnati Bearcats. While he is overshadowed a bit by his brother, Ivan Pace Jr. who he played with last season with the Bearcats, Deshawn Pace can certainly make an impact in the NFL likely as a backup linebacker and special teams contributor.

In three seasons, Pace had 167 total tackles, 14.5 tackles for a loss, and five interceptions.

The Miami Dolphins could lose two players at this position this offseason with Sam Equavoen and Andrew Van Grinkel both set to be free agents this offseason. A player like Deshawn Pace would address that potential absence and give this defense some youth at the position.

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