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Dolphins Eye Penn State QB Drew Allar in Draft
8 Apr
Summary
- Miami Dolphins signed Malik Willis to replace Tua Tagovailoa.
- Drew Allar, a Penn State QB, is a potential draft pick.
- Allar's draft stock fell after struggles and injury in 2025.
The Miami Dolphins have addressed their quarterback situation by signing Malik Willis in free agency. However, to bolster their depth and provide future options, they are reportedly considering Penn State quarterback Drew Allar. ESPN's Ben Solak suggests Allar, a 6-foot-5 prospect, could be a strong fit for the Dolphins at pick 130 in the fourth round.
Allar was once projected as a first-round talent before the 2025 college football season. Struggles by his Penn State team and a season-ending injury impacted his draft stock. Solak highlights Allar's ability to make anticipation throws, a skill that could translate to success in the NFL, similar to C.J. Stroud's performance with the Texans.
The Dolphins' investment in Malik Willis for the 2026 and 2027 seasons is noted. However, using an early Day 3 pick on Allar would provide an opportunity for him to compete for the QB2 role and potentially develop into a starting quarterback by 2027 if Willis underperforms. This strategy offers a low-risk, high-reward scenario, where even an adequate backup quarterback would justify the pick.
