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Ranking the Dolphins' Rookie Class Based On Jersey Numbers

Talent evaluation based on a player’s school or merit? Completely overrated. Scouting with tape from college and projecting it to an NFL system? No need to bother. When attempting to evaluate how successful a player will be in the NFL, all you really need to do is check the jersey number.

8. Jakeem Grant (#19)

Technically, Jakeem Grant is not a wide receiver for the Dolphins. He will receive the "offensive weapon" designation assigned initially to Denard Robisnon of the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, does not being a receiver exempt you from the curse of #19?