My take: Miami desperately needed help on its defensive line and Grant should provide immediate support. There were several players on the board who fit the team’s needs, but general manager Chris Grier suggested the Dolphins could address some of those needs via free agency; however, the defensive tackle market is currently bare. Miami decided against trading down and picked up a player it hopes could have a Dexter Lawrence II-type impact.
Will he start as a rookie? If he doesn’t start, Grant should still play significant snaps — if for no other reason than the team’s lack of depth at the position. Besides Zach Sieler, there are no viable starters on this roster and Grant should get the first opportunity to line up at nose tackle. There won’t be much pressure on him as a pass rusher, but he could vault Miami’s front seven into the upper echelon if he develops in that area this season.
What we’re hearing about Kenneth Grant: “We don’t see him as just a run stopper … the ability to push the pocket up the middle is a huge thing in the NFL, and we believe he has a tremendous work ethic and upside to do that.” — Grier
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