Dolphins Take 4 on Final Day of NFL Draft

(Story updated at 2 a.m. Sunday) PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Miami Dolphins picked up four more players on Saturday's third and final day of the NFL draft. The Fins chose offensive guard Isaac Asiata, defensive tackles Davon Godchaux, Vincent Taylor and wide receiver Isaiah Ford.

The team announced the Day 3 picks from the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University. The event included appearances by former players, youth football representatives and cast members of Miami's very own "Moonlight." (Sign up for our free Daily Newsletters and Breaking News Alerts for the Miami Patch.)

After selecting three defensive players in the first three rounds — defensive end Charles Harris, defensive linebacker Raekwon McMillan and cornerback Cordrea Tankersley Cordrea Tankersley, the Dolphins draft guard Isaac Asiata following a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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“We spent some time with him,” Dolphins General Manager Chris Grier said on the team's website. “He was a 30-visit guy for us. Very smart, but the passion, the love for football. His life story he’s had some adversity in his life he’s overcome. You’re kind of drawn to those guys. He’s really made himself into a man and how he handles his life."

Grier and Executive Vice President of Football Operations Mike Tannenbaum both said that they plan to have all of the draft picks come to South Florida to compete for coveted starting spots.

The Dolphins said that Godchaux and Taylor will add depth to the middle of the defensive line. “I think we have more competition certainly at the interior defensive line position and obviously a couple of other spots,” Tannenbaum said on the team's website.

"With Godchaux, he’s a physical run defender,” Grier added. “When you see him how he looks, he’s a big square body. He’s tough. He’s played in those wars in the SEC, the Alabama games, those 9-6 games, the Wisconsin game."

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