In 2013 then general manager Jeff Ireland saw the same thing in Jordan as many others in the NFL. So much so that he traded up to number three overall to draft him. Miami gave Oakland their 12th overall pick as well as their first of two picks in the 2nd round.
Overall the trade wasn’t that bad on paper and was even in hindsight a trade that value wise slanted in Miami’s favor. The Dolphins had other needs and many thought that they had moved up to number three to draft Oklahoma offensive tackle Lane Johnson.
The announcement of Dion Jordan’s name was a bit surprising.