Why Dion Jordan’s Sophomore Season Is Crucial to Miami Dolphins

May 31, 2014   ·   BJ Kissel   ·   Jump to comments

The Miami Dolphins were probably hoping for more production from the No. 3 overall pick last year, former Oregon standout Dion Jordan, whom the Dolphins actually traded up to draft in 2013. 
But finding a consistent spot for Jordan to play within their scheme proved to be more difficult than they probably expected. At least that's the hope, considering Jordan played just 339 snaps as a rookie, per Pro Football Focus (subscription required), just 29 percent of the plays for the Dolphins defense. 
 
Jordan finished his rookie season with just 26 tackles, two sacks and two passes defensed. 
At 6'6" and 260 pounds, Jordan was seen as an athletic freak who could line up all over a defense during his time at Oregon.
He'd rush off the edge in a two-point, or three-point stance and would even hop out and play head-up on a slot receiver. 
These are the reasons he became the No. 3 overall pick and would allow the Dolphins to get creative in ...

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