The 2015 NFL Draft is mere days away, which means it's time to turn back the clock and take a look at the selections which helped make the Miami Dolphins the historically relevant franchise they are today. Here's our list of The 4 Best Draft Picks In Miami Dolphins History.
4. Jason Taylor (#73 in 1997)
Taylor joined the #3 entrant on our list to make up one of the most feared and productive defensive duos of the modern era. The NFL Defensive MVP in 2006, Taylor was the lynchpin of one the league's best defenses of the early-to-mid 2000s. Bill Parcells might have run him out of town in 2008, but that didn't stop Taylor from retiring as a Dolphins in 2012.
3. Zach Thomas (#154 in 1996)
Over the course of his 12 seasons in Miami, Zach Thomas became one of the most beloved figures in the history of the franchise. An undersized linebacker who slipped to the 1996 NFL Draft's fifth round because of concerns about his frame, Thomas proved all the doubters with seven Pro Bowl appearances and by finishing his career with the fifth-most tackles in NFL history.
2. Larry Csonka (#8 in 1968)
While the Dolphins were dominating the early-1970s, Csonka provided the offense's heartbeat while also functioning as one of the true characters of the game. One of the most physical backs of any era, Csonka steamrolled all the way to a Hall of Fame induction in 1987.
1. Dan Marino (#27 in 1983)
If you didn't know Marino was #1, you're an imposter and must be dealt with. Marino slid to the Dolphins at #27 behind legendary names like John Elway & Jim Kelly, along with forgotten also-rans like Tony Blackledge and Tony Eason. Marino showed just how misguided other teams were, becoming one of the unargued best quarterbacks in the history of the game in 17 seasons with the franchise. The definition of a modern legend.
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