Selections in the early rounds of the NFL Draft, meaning on day 1 & 2, are particularly where and how a general manager is critiqued and graded in his position. Hidden gems in the latter half of drafts are found all the time because football is, arguably, the most competitive sport from top to bottom. However, teams and their fans know that they are building towards their future with those first few selections, and that it is essential to make the very best pick for your team.
The Miami Dolphins have had mixed results in this area over the past few seasons.