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2017 NFL Power Rankings: Los Angeles Rams benefit from NFL Draft

By Dan Parzych

Sep 3, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) celebrates after a game against the against the Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium. The Eagles won 45-42. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Pullman, WA, USA; Eastern Washington Eagles wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) celebrates after a game against the against the Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium. The Eagles won 45-42. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Missouri defensive end Charles Harris speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Missouri defensive end Charles Harris speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

16. Miami Dolphins

Last year, the Miami Dolphins became one of the biggest surprises in the AFC after finding a way to earn one of the Wild Card spots in the playoffs, despite a 1-4 start to the season. While the argument can be made the team would have performed better in the playoffs with a healthy Ryan Tannehill, the good news is last year’s playoff appearance gives the Dolphins all of the confidence in the world heading into the 2017 season.

Of course, if Miami truly wants to compete for the AFC East title, the defense will need to figure out a way to contain Tom Brady and the stacked offense of the New England Patriots, which is no easy task. There’s a reason why the Dolphins focused on the defensive side of the football with their first three picks, including Charles Harris in the first round.

Based off his accomplishments at Missouri in which he recorded 16 sacks to go along with 30.5 tackles for loss over the last two seasons, Harris has the potential to be a solid addition for Miami on defense. Taking down the Patriots is never an easy task, but the Dolphins seem up for the challenge to build off last year’s success.

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