The Miami Dolphins had five selections in the first three rounds of the 2021 NFL Draft, meaning the team has several rookies who are in line to be key contributors this season. Each week of the 2021 season, I’ll be reporting on the progression of said first-year players and their impact on the team. Let’s take a look at how the young bucks fared in their first NFL action against the New England Patriots.
Jaylen Waddle, WR (Round 1, 6th overall) - Moving on up
Waddle played on 43 offensive snaps (80%) on Sunday and flashed the tantalizing connection with former college teammate Tua Tagovailoa that Dolphins fans were waiting for when the team drafted Waddle this past April.