NFL Draft: Could Tyrique Stevenson Stay In South Florida?
After an impressive showing at Senior Bowl week, former Miami Hurricane cornerback Tyrique Stevenson is being recognized as a day two NFL draft pick. Some mock draft experts reevaluated their projections this week and have Stevenson as a second-round or third-round pick with the possibility of the Dade County native remaining in South Florida.
Draft Countdown has Stevenson going in the third round to the Miami Dolphins. It would be an intriguing pick for the Dolphins as Miami is looking to rid itself of the Byron Jones contract and Stevenson would fit the mold of a physical defensive back role that Jones was supposed to fill. Jones is due 13.5 million in 2023, which seems much for a player that has barely seen the field since arriving in Miami. Jones had Achilles surgery last offseason and did not see the field in 2022.
Stevenson could be the perfect replacement for Jones and he would come at a much more affordable price. The 6’0” 204-pound DB could learn from pro bowler Xavien Howard and develop into a top corner. Stevenson is originally from South Miami-Dade County and was a four-star prospect playing his high school days at both South Dade and Southridge High Schools.
Stevenson is training relentlessly for the NFL combine and has shined during senior bowl week. If Stevenson is drafted in the 2nd or 3rd round, he would be the highest pick from Miami since Greg Rousseau was picked 30th overall by the Buffalo Bills in 2021. The Dolphins selected former Hurricane Jaelen Phillips 18th overall in that same year.
ESPN’s Matt Miller has Stevenson going in the second round to the Washington Commanders while Pro Football Network also has Tyrique going in the second round to the Las Vegas Raiders.
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