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Miami Dolphins select DeVante Parker No. 14 in 2015 NFL draft
Most of the Miami Dolphins' Round 1 scenarios included the qualifier, "if the top three wide receivers are off the board." When Miami came on the clock, though, one of those WRs—Louisville's DeVante Parker—still needed a home. So, the Dolphins pounced, rounding out their revamped receiving corps with a potential superstar.
The 6'3" Parker is a complete nightmare for cornerbacks when the ball is in the air. He possesses an innate ability to find the football, plus the body control to box out DBs and make a catch. From the outset he ought to be Ryan Tannehill's go-to weapon in the red zone. Tannehill has to be thrilled with the development of this offseason, too. Parker joins Greg Jennings, Kenny Stills and 2014 breakout rookie Jarvis Landry in what should be a potent passing attack.
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Strengths: Explosive in the air. Has the height and leaping ability to go get the football, with ample body control to maximize his catch radius. Shows a feel for the sideline, making him a reliable target on the back-shoulder fade or in the red zone. Fights through tackles after the catch, rarely going down on first contact. Will never be considered a burner, yet somehow finds an extra gear when he slips into space. Authoritative with his cuts. Can create space when there appears to be little there by making intelligent use of body positioning. Could be deadly in the NFL on double moves—sells his fakes and gets downfield. Plucks the ball out of the air, even over the middle of the field. Returned from his injury determined to make an emphatic impact.
Weaknesses: Figures to see plenty of aggressive, press coverage until he proves he can handle that physicality on a regular basis. At 6'3" and 209 pounds, is not always able to hold his route when faced with body contact. While not slow by any means, his deep game may be limited at the NFL level. CBs with quick footwork will be able to force him into contested-catch situations. It's rare, but he will allow the ball to work through his hands to his body. Lack of run-blocking prowess could limit the number of snaps he sees, especially on early downs. Durability concerns are minor, but they're there.
Player Comparison: Alshon Jeffery
Grade: A
GALLERY: SCENES FROM THE NFL DRAFT
2015 NFL Draft in Pictures
The stage prior to the start of the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University in Chicago.
Jameis Winston takes the call from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who made him the first pick.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans react after their team drafted former Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston with the first overall pick during the NFL draft party in Tampa, Fla.
Jameis Winston posed for SI in his new team's jersey after he was taken No. 1.
Jameis Winston posed for SI in his new team's jersey after he was taken No. 1.
Marcus Mariota at his draft party in Honolulu.
Marcus Mariota at his draft party in Honolulu.
Washington defensive lineman Danny Shelton picks up NFL commissioner Roger Goodell as he celebrates after being selected by the Cleveland Browns as the 12th pick.
Fans cheer after Kevin White of the West Virginia Mountaineers was picked seventh by the Chicago Bears.
Bears fans cheer Chicago's selection of Kevin White of West Virginia Mountaineers.
Dante Fowler with commissioner Roger Goodell after being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Stanford offensive lineman Andrus Peat, right, talks to Deion Sanders after being selected by the New Orleans Saints as the 13th pick in the first round.
Green Bay Packers fans cheer during the first round of the draft.
A look at some of the NFL team representatives at the draft.
Kentucky linebacker Bud Dupree celebrates after being selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers as the 22nd pick in the first round.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans Keith Kunzig and David Miller are excited to have traveled from Florida to be at the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
Shane Ray checks out his threads.
Leonard Williams is interviewed outside the draft venue before being taken by the New York Jets.
Jameis Winston waiting for the call.
The scene inside the Jameis Winston draft gathering.
Marcus Mariotta in Hawaii before the first round began.
Two Patriots fans in Chicago.
Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly arriving at the NFL Draft.
Chicago mounted police before the first round commenced.
Dante Fowler's shoes on draft night.
Chicago welcomed the NFL Draft with open arms.
The view from outside Roosevelt University Auditorium Theatre.
NFL prospect Trae Waynes of Michigan State talks to pediatric patient Alec Cabacungan while doing a mock interview during the NFL PLAY 60 activities at Shriners Hospital for Children on Thursday, April 30 in Chicago.
Chris Burke covers the NFL for Sports Illustrated and is SI.com’s lead NFL draft expert. He joined SI in 2011 and lives in Ann Arbor, Mich.