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Miami Dolphins announce front office moves   Download PDF version

January 29, 2019

Miami Dolphins announce front office moves

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced a series of additions and promotions in their front office.  Marvin Allen has joined the organization as an assistant general manager. The team also announced the following promotions: Ron Brockington to senior national scout, J.P. Correia to player personnel scout, Adam Engroff and Anthony Hunt to co-directors of player personnel, Brandon Shore to vice president of football administration and Matt Winston to assistant director of college scouting. All of these positions will report directly to general manager Chris Grier.

Allen has spent 26 seasons scouting for NFL teams and most recently served as a national scout for Buffalo (2017-18). Prior to that, Allen was Kansas City’s director of college scouting for four seasons (2013-16), where he helped the team draft a strong foundation of core players that earned the Chiefs the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs in 2018 and a spot in the AFC Championship game. He also spent four years as an eastern regional scout with Atlanta (2009-12) and was promoted to national scout prior to his departure. Allen spent 16 seasons with New England (1993-2008), including his last 12 as an area scout (1997-2008). He played four seasons at running back for New England (1988-91) after he was an 11th-round pick (294th overall) by the Patriots in the 1988 NFL draft.

Brockington has spent 13 seasons as a scout for the Dolphins (2006-18) and was most recently promoted to national scout in 2016. Prior to that, he spent nine years (1997-2005) in the personnel department of the New York Jets, being promoted to scout in 1999. Brockington was a three-year letterman (1994-96) at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, where he played running back.

Correia joined the Dolphins in 2018 as a scouting assistant. He previously worked as a pro personnel intern for the N.Y. Giants during the 2017 season and served as assistant director of football operations at his alma mater, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst from 2015-17.

Engroff has spent 20 years with the Dolphins and just finished his third season as the team’s director of college scouting, having been promoted to the position in 2016. He previously spent four seasons (2012-15) as a national scout and nine seasons as a regional scout (2003-11). Engroff joined the Dolphins in 1999 in the team’s college scouting department. He also worked in football operations for the Orange Bowl Committee (1998-99) and the Prep Recruiting Network (1997-98).

Hunt has been with the Dolphins for 25 seasons and just wrapped up his sixth year as director of pro personnel after being promoted to the position in 2013. He previously served as a national scout, overseeing the Eastern half of the United States from 2009-12. Hunt was a regional scout for the team from 2003-08 and the club’s BLESTO representative from 2000-02. Hunt served as a scouting assistant from 1996-99 after beginning his career as a personnel intern from 1994-95.

Shore will enter his 10th season with the Dolphins after joining the organization as a football administration assistant in 2010. He was promoted to the finance and legal department and later oversaw human resources for the entire organization (2015-16). For the last three years (2016-18), Shore has served as senior director of football administration. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Elon University and was named the school’s Young Alumnus of the Year in 2017. Shore also holds a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Miami School of Law.

Winston just wrapped up his 11th season with the Dolphins and third (2016-18) as a national scout. He was promoted to the role following five seasons as a college scout (2011-15), where he focused on the Southwest region of the country. Winston served as a pro scout in 2010 and joined the Dolphins in 2008 as a scouting assistant. Prior to that, Winston was the director of football operations at FIU in 2007 and worked as a college scouting intern for the Houston Texans in 2006.

Miami Dolphins Announce Open Application Nat Moore Scholarship & Grant Endowment Program   Download PDF version

January 18, 2019

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Miami Dolphins Announce Open Application Nat Moore Scholarship & Grant Endowment Program

MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins announced the open application period for the Nat Moore Scholarship & Grant Endowment Program. In its second year, the program’s mission is to provide the youth of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe counties with the financial resources needed to pursue avenues of education and training for employment readiness. Both the scholarship and the grant are expressly designed to bolster efforts to bridge a gap between receiving financial assistance and obtaining a degree or vocational diploma. Requirements for the scholarship and grant are below, with further information in the links provided.

Nat Moore Scholarship – award amount $10,000 ($2,500 per year for four years)

  1. Must be a high school senior graduating from a Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach or Monroe county high school on or before June of the application year.
  2. Minimum high school grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 grade scale, excluding home studies).
  3. Demonstrate financial need to attend college.
  4. Application deadline is Feb. 28 by 11:59 pm EST. No late submissions will be reviewed or accepted.
  5. Website link to apply https://bit.ly/2z2usBZ

Nat Moore Vocational Grant – maximum award amount $3,500 (towards cost of entire program)

  1. Must be a high school senior graduating from a Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach or Monroe county high school in or before June of the application year.
  2. Minimum high school grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 grade scale, excluding home studies).
  3. Demonstrate financial need.
  4. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
  5. Website link to apply https://bit.ly/2MdK7DP

The Nat Moore Scholarship and Vocational Endowment is in its second year under the Miami Dolphins Foundation. Last year, five graduating seniors were the first recipients awarded the fund and were selected through an application process that showcased community service, leadership, financial need and academic standing. This initiative aligns with the Miami Dolphins mission of “Teamwork at Work” — an effort to level the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community.

The Fund is a continuation of the Nat Moore Foundation, which started in 1998 to serve the youth of South Florida through education. The Miami Dolphins Foundation through the Nat Moore Scholarship Fund is committed to raising $10 million in 10 years to fund educational opportunities for South Florida youth. This commitment will foster the next generation of industry and community leaders by providing students who are achieving academically and who give back to their communities with the opportunity to attain their educational goals.

Miami Dolphins sign Rudock   Download PDF version

January 12, 2019

Miami Dolphins sign Rudock

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed quarterback Jake Rudock to a reserve/futures contract.

Rudock originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (191st overall) by Detroit in the 2016 NFL draft. He played in three games for the Lions in 2017, completing 3-of-5 passes (60.0 pct.) for 24 yards and spent several stints on the practice squad in his three seasons (2016-18) with Detroit. Rudock started one season at Michigan (2015), where he earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors as a senior. He transferred to Michigan after spending the first four years of his collegiate career at Iowa (2011-14). Rudock is a native of Weston, Florida and attended nearby St. Thomas Aquinas high school, where he was part of three state-championship-winning teams in 2007, 2008 and 2010.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Jake Rudock QB 6-3 212 1/21/93 3 Michigan ’16 Weston, Fla. FA, ‘19

 

Broward Takes Win Over Dade in Miami Dolphins Dade vs. Broward All-Star Game   Download PDF version

January 12, 2019

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Broward Takes Win Over Dade in Miami Dolphins Dade vs. Broward All-Star Game

Miami Gardens, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins, in partnership with the Greater Miami Athletic Conference (GMAC) and the Broward County Athletic Association (BCAA), continued an eight-year tradition in hosting the Dade vs. Broward All-Star Game. Stand-out high school seniors from Miami-Dade and Broward County were selected to participate in the event on Friday evening at Traz Powell Stadium.

Broward took home the victory over Dade with a sore of 35-0. Quarterback Jesse Rivera from Western High School was named the Offensive MVP and the versatile DJ Crawford Jr. from Fort Lauderdale High School was named the Defensive MVP. Fort Lauderdale High School Head Football Coach Richard Dunbar led the Broward team and Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School Head Football Coach Tyronn Johnson coached the Dade squad.

The Broward team was awarded a trophy following the game and players from both teams kept their custom game jerseys as well as a 2019 Dade vs. Broward All-Star t-shirt, hat and bag to commemorate their efforts.

“Based off of what we saw in practice, it transferred to the field. These guys came out and represented to the fullest like we asked and like we thought they could,” said Dunbar. “For the Dolphins to do an event like this further shows their commitment to being involved in youth sports and building relationships within the community.”

“It’s not about the outcome, it’s about an opportunity for the seniors to play their last game in high school. I thought they kept fighting despite the score, which was a good thing,” said Johnson. “I think the Dolphins organization does an outstanding job when it comes to high school football, little league and the community in general. They always do an outstanding job with these young kids and it’s to be applauded.”

“I’m very grateful that I got to be a part of the game and it was a great experience,” said Rivera. “I played with some great players from all around Broward County and I’m glad we came out with the win.”

“This was a great experience and I was just trying to come out here and have fun,” said Crawford Jr. “Winning defensive MVP was because of hard work and dedication and it was very exciting.”

The Junior Dolphins program encourages youth players and coaches to learn, teach and play football in a fun and safe environment. The Junior Dolphins program is designed to give kids access to learn the fundamentals of football using the NFL’s top resources. To grow the game, the Junior Dolphins program will work to educate coaches, parents and youth on the health and safety of football with a strong emphasis on character development. Junior Dolphins is building the next generation of Dolphins Fans.

Dade vs. Broward All-Star Game Results

Year Winning Team
2011 Dade
2012 Dade
2013 Dade
2014 Dade
2015 Dade
2016 Broward
2017 Dade
2018 Dade
2019 Broward

 

Miami Dolphins in Partnership with Women of Tomorrow Host FOOTBALL UNITES™ Women of Tomorrow Symposium   Download PDF version

January 11, 2019

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Miami Dolphins in Partnership with Women of Tomorrow Host FOOTBALL UNITES™ Women of Tomorrow Symposium

MIAMI— The Miami Dolphins in collaboration with Women of Tomorrow hosted the FOOTBALL UNITES™ Women of Tomorrow Symposium to unite, inspire and encourage 110 young women to pursue careers in sports and share with them the skills they will need to acquire to be successful in the industry on Friday Jan. 11.

“Through the Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ program and Women of Tomorrow, the Dolphins are bringing together this diverse group of young women to help level the playing field by sharing insights and advice in the tools they may need to pursue their dreams,” Miami Dolphins Vice President of Human Resources & Performance Management Sam Coghill said. “By having all these successful women together in one room to serve as role models, we hope to inspire and empower the next generation of young women to live up to their full potential. This is teamwork at work.”

The group of young women, preselected from Miami-Dade and Broward county high schools, gathered at Hard Rock Stadium and to partake in a Women in Sports Panel Discussion. Afterward, the participants engaged in interactive breakout sessions moderated and led by highly accomplished professional women to demonstrate a unified front between the Miami Dolphins and Women of Tomorrow. The event concluded with a tour of Hard Rock Stadium.

These sessions provided mentorship, engagement opportunities and encouraged young women to be successful in school and in the workplace. This collaborative initiative aligns with the Miami Dolphins community service theme of “Teamwork At Work,” using sports as a platform to bring positive social change. The organization has a commitment to leveling the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community.

“Women of Tomorrow is excited to partner with the Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ program to inspire young ladies to pursue nontraditional careers for women,” Women of Tomorrow Programing Director Brittany Carter said. “During this field trip, our mentees observed the brilliant career women in sports, entertainment, business administration, communications and more. Women of Tomorrow is grateful for the opportunity to expose our mentees to these new possibilities. Thank you Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ for making a difference.”

About Women of Tomorrow

The Women of Tomorrow mission is to inspire, motivate and empower at-risk young women to live up to their full potential through a unique groups mentoring program with highly accomplished professional women and scholarship opportunities. They operate in partnership with public school districts; all activities are held during the school day, under the auspices of the school district. Each group is diverse in its composition with girls in 9th – 12th grade who have varying strengths and weaknesses so they can learn from and empower each other.

Miami Dolphins sign Eguavoen   Download PDF version

January 7, 2019

Miami Dolphins sign Eguavoen

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed linebacker Sam Eguavoen to a reserve/futures contract.

Eguavoen played the past three seasons (2015-18) with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League, where he appeared in 38 games. His career totals in the CFL include 159 tackles, four sacks, one interception and two forced fumbles. Eguavoen played in all 18 games during the 2018 season, totaling 81 tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception. He played collegiately at Texas Tech from 2011-14 and was an honorable mention All-Big 12 selection as a senior in 2014.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Sam Eguavoen LB 6-0 227 2/22/93 1 Texas Tech ’15 Garland, Texas FA, ‘19
Miami Dolphins sign 6 to futures contracts   Download PDF version

January 1, 2019

Miami Dolphins sign 6 to futures contracts

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed six players to futures contracts: linebacker James Burgess, center Connor Hilland, safety Chris Lammons, defensive tackle Jamiyus Pittman, linebacker Quentin Poling and defensive end Jeremiah Valoaga.

Burgess joined the Dolphins for his second practice squad stint on Dec. 4, 2018 after spending time with Cleveland (2016-18), Jacksonville (2016), Baltimore (2016) and San Diego (2016). He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Dolphins on May 6, 2016 and spent a week on the team’s practice squad during the 2016 season. Burgess played in 17 career games with 11 starts for the Browns, recording 77 tackles (49 solo), four sacks, three passes defensed and one forced fumble. A South Florida native, he played collegiately at Louisville following his high school career at Homestead Senior High School.

Hilland originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Dolphins on May 10, 2018. He spent the entire 2018 season on Miami’s practice squad. Hilland played collegiately at William & Mary where he started 39 career games at left guard. He earned first-team All-Colonial Athletic Association honors as a senior in 2017.

Lammons joined the Dolphins practice squad on Nov. 28, 2018. He spent part of the 2018 season on New Orleans’ practice squad and originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Atlanta on May 1, 2018. Lammons played collegiately at South Carolina, where he started 13 games as a senior in 2017. A South Florida native, Lammons played football at nearby Plantation High School.

Pittman originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Dolphins on May 10, 2018. He played in three games and recorded two assisted tackles for Miami during the 2018 season and spent the rest of the campaign on the practice squad. Pittman played collegiately at Central Florida where he appeared in 49 career games with 33 starts. He earned first-team All-American Athletic Conference honors as a senior in 2017.

Poling was a seventh-round pick (227th overall) by the Dolphins in the 2018 NFL draft. He spent the entire 2018 season on Miami’s practice squad. Poling was a four-year starter at Ohio where he started 50 games and set school records for career solo tackles (217) and tackles for loss (44). He was a two-time first-team All-Mid-American Conference selection as a junior in 2016 and as a senior in 2017.

Valoaga joined the Dolphins practice squad on Sept. 26, 2018 after spending the 2017 season with Detroit. He played in nine games, recording five solo stops and one sack with the Lions. Valoaga originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Detroit on May 12, 2017. He was a four-year letterman at UNLV, where he played in 39 career games with 12 starts.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
James Burgess LB 6-0 231 3/9/94 2 Louisville ’16 Homestead, Fla. FA, ‘18
Connor Hilland C 6-4 298 6/18/95 R William & Mary ’18 Stafford, Va. FA, ‘18
Chris Lammons S 5-10 190 1/31/96 R South Carolina ’18 Lauderhill, Fla. FA, ‘18
Jamiyus Pittman DT 6-2 319 10/23/94 R Central Florida ’18 Moultrie, Ga. FA, ‘18
Quentin Poling LB 6-1 235 8/17/94 R Ohio ’18 Gomer, Ohio D7a, ‘18
Jeremiah Valoaga DE 6-6 275 11/15/94 2 UNLV ’17 Oxnard, Calif. FA, ‘18

 

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