DAVIE, Fla. -- The Miami Dolphins have had a surprising amount of success with seventh-round picks in recent years. Former receiver Rishard Matthews, defensive end Terrence Fede and former defensive back Jimmy Wilson were among recent seventh-rounders who made the team and contributed.
Rookie tight end Thomas Duarte is the latest Dolphins prospect to be taken in the draft's final round. He has a lot of work ahead this offseason, but here is why Duarte has a chance: He brings a lot of athletic traits rookie head coach Adam Gase is looking for in a tight end.