Jevon Holland Drafted 36th Overall by the Miami Dolphins

The star Oregon safety has found his NFL team.

Max Torres | Apr 30, 2021

Jevon Holland has been selected by the Miami Dolphins the with the 36th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

He becomes the first safety taken in this year's draft and will join a loaded secondary with players like Xavien Howard and Byron Jones. Miami also spent one of its three first round draft picks last year on cornerback Noah Igbinoghene from Auburn.

The Dolphins have drafted wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (Alabama), edge rusher Jaelen Phillips (Miami), and offensive tackle Liam Eichenberg (Notre Dame).

Holland adds to the Oregon defensive back legacy in the NFL with Troy Hill (Rams), Ugo Amadi (Seahawks), and Terrance Mitchell (Texans) all on NFL teams.

He is one of the most versatile defensive backs in the draft and is one of the first safeties off the board. Cornerbacks were in high demand in the first round on Thursday, as Patrick Surtain (Broncos), Greg Newsome (Browns), Caleb Farley (Titans), Eric Stokes (Packers) and Jaycee Horn (Panthers) all heard their names called.

Holland is the second Oregon player to be taken in the 2021 NFL Draft, after Penei Sewell was drafted seventh overall by the Detroit Lions.

He came to Oregon as a 4-star recruit in the 2018 class and made an immediate impact as a true freshman. The Coquitlam, Canada, native is described by many as a ball hawk but also excels in coverage against opposing slot receivers and as a punt returner.

He finished his Oregon career with nine total interceptions and was the first player to lead the Ducks in interceptions in consecutive seasons since Jairus Byrd in 2006 and 2007.

2019 accolades

Jim Thorpe Award Semifinalist
Pro Football Focus All-Pac-12 first team
Associated Press Pac-12 All-Conference second-team

More from Ducks Digest

[More NFL Draft]: Oregon's Penei Sewell drafted by Detroit Lions in 2021 NFL Draft

[NFL Draft]: The top 3 destinations for every Oregon Duck in the 2021 NFL Draft

[NFL Draft]: Jevon Holland's NFL Draft outlook

[NFL Draft]: Thomas Graham and Deommodore Lenoir's NFL outlook

Stay locked into Ducks Digest and don't miss a beat of our future Oregon Ducks coverage. Also be sure to like and follow us on social media to get the latest news and updates.

Follow Max Torres on Twitter: @mtorressports

Follow Ducks Digest on Twitter: @Ducksdigest

Like and follow Ducks Digest on Facebook: @DucksDigest

Subscribe to Ducks Digest on YouTube: @DucksDigest

Published Apr 30, 2021

MAX TORRES

Max Torres is the publisher and lead editor of Ducks Digest. He's covered the Oregon football and recruiting beats for four years. He's based out of Long Beach, CA and travels around Southern California and the country covering top high school football prospects.