Draft Rumor: Miami Dolphins Attempting to Trade for Third Pick without Giving Up Fifth Pick

Could the Lions make a deal with the Miami Dolphins, but not draft at No. 5 overall?

The Miami Dolphins could be angling to move up to the No. 3 overall pick in this year's draft -- which presently belongs to the Lions. 

Most would naturally assume that Detroit would receive the No. 5 pick as part of any agreed upon trade.

Not so fast!

According to the Miami Herald, "A source who has been in touch with the Dolphins confirmed that Miami is trying to trade for No. 3, but without necessarily giving up No. 5."

Miami is likely wanting to pass the New York Giants -- which hold the No. 4 overall pick -- in order to secure the services of one of the elite offensive linemen in this year's draft class.

Currently, Miami possesses six of the first 70 picks in the draft, and could attempt to make Detroit a substantial offer involving its other first-round picks (No. 18 and No. 26 overall selections) in order to move up to No. 3. 

Would Lions general manager Bob Quinn listen to an offer that did not involve the No. 5 pick?

Miami could realistically offer pick No. 18 and No. 26, along with other picks later in the draft or in next year's draft. 

Ultimately, it is highly unlikely Quinn & Co. are looking to move down to the point where they lose out on a top 10 pick. 

In a win-now season, selecting that far back in the draft would not yield the level of talent the Lions need to push toward the playoffs. 

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