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The Dolphins' All-Time Draft Steal Team: Offense
- Dan Marino is listed as a first-team quarterback despite a high draft slot, underscoring his Hall of Fame impact.
- The running back trio includes Jim Kiick and Mercury Morris on the first team, illustrating a star-studded draft value for the 1970s backfield.
- Wide receivers feature an eighth-round gem in Mark Clayton alongside Anthony Carter and Jarvis Landry, underscoring value from late picks.
- Dwight Stephenson is highlighted as a center despite not being a top pick, cited as one of the best centers in NFL history.
- The article notes De’Von Achane’s ascent as a 2023 third-round pick and MVP honors in 2025, signaling ongoing value at running back.
- The article points to multiple positions as examples of value picks, including tackle and guard spots with players who started many games.
- The center position is highlighted with Dwight Stephenson as a standout, reinforcing the theme of high-impact picks relative to slot.
- The piece emphasizes production versus draft slot as the measure for ‘steal’ status across offensive positions.
- The article profiles how late-round discoveries contributed to sustained Dolphins success over decades.
- The article is authored by Alain Poupart and positions the topic within the Dolphins’ draft history and future potential.
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