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2016 NFL Draft Player Breakdown: Kenneth Dixon

The Dolphins spent significant time this offseason, searching for a suitable running back to pair alongside Jay Ajayi. Miami might not land Elliott in the first round, but the options are endless in the middle part of the draft. With the 42nd pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins select; Kenneth Dixon, running back, Louisiana Tech.

Who is Kenneth Dixon?

Raised in El Dorado, Arkansas, Kenneth Dixon is one of the draft’s best kept secrets. As a senior at Strong High, Dixon rushed for 3,153 yards and 39 touchdowns. Those impressive numbers shattered the state record, earning him "Mr.