Here’s how NFL Combine developments could affect Dolphins’ options at several positions

Dolphins general manager Chris Grier has suggested he would be influenced more by what happens in interviews than on the field during the NFL Combine.

Nevertheless, a few things that happened on the field – or during measurements – in Indianapolis recent days likely will affect Miami’s first round options.

Among those developments:

u25aa Any hopes that Mississippi State defensive end Montez Sweat would last to the 13^th pick appear to have diminished after Sweat ran a 4.3 in the 40-yard dash, the fastest Combine time ever for a defensive end.

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“He’s gone from late first round to maybe the top 10,” ESPN’s Todd McShay said.