Dolphins grab LB Jerome Baker in 3rd round

The Miami Dolphins have selected linebacker Jerome Baker out of Ohio State in the third round with the 73rd pick of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Baker blitzed the 40-yard dash at the combine in just 4.53 seconds, while also posting impressive numbers in the vertical leap and broad jump. He gives the Dolphins a much-needed speedster in the linebacker core, and should be a contributor from Day 1 for the AFC East club.

Jerome Baker Bio

Position: LB
School: Ohio State
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-1
Weight: 229 lbs

What the analysts are saying

• "Speed-predicated linebacker who's undersized and almost looks like a safety on the field. Gets engulfed by offensive linemen more than you'd like, but flashed the ability to swipe smaller blockers away." - CBS Sports
• "Baker is a likely 4-3 weakside linebacker candidate with the range and speed to chase and tackle around the field and the coverage talent to squeeze routes from man or zone." - Lance Zierlein, NFL.com

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