With the No. 73 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins picked linebacker Jerome Baker Jr. out of Ohio State. The Buckeye decided to declare for the draft early, but has plenty of experience. Baker was the “Next Man Up” for the team, contributing as a leader for the defense after the three Buckeye linebackers were drafted in 2016-17.
So, why should you be excited the Dolphins drafted Baker? We’ve got you covered:
1. He’s really, really fast
Baker might be one of the smaller LB prospects in this year’s NFL Draft class (see below), but his size also allows him to be one of the fastest.