Miami Dolphins Rookies Participate in Rebuilding Together Service Project
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June 1, 2017
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Miami Dolphins Rookies Participate in Rebuilding Together Service Project
Fort Lauderdale – The Miami Dolphins rookie class participated in a Rebuilding Together Broward event at AMIkids of Greater Fort Lauderdale. AMIkids is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping youth develop into responsible and productive citizens.
“Our kids, they come from really tough neighborhoods. So to get the kids involved in these types of things and to get them excited about new opportunities, it’s really good for the kids,” AMIkids Case Worker Kamari Pasley said. “These kids don’t really have a lot to do outside of school. So to keep them active and keep them busy, it will keep them out of trouble and keep them in the right direction.”
The rookies worked together to beautify the AMIkids of Great Fort Lauderdale facility, assisting with revamping the kids’ lunch area, updating the basketball court, cleaning up debris and mulching.
“It feels good to be out here working for our community. Now that we are part of the Dolphins family, we’re part of this community. I’m just happy to get out and help,” second-round draft pick and Dolphins rookie linebacker Raekwon McMillan said.
“If you’re an NFL player, and you have a platform like we do in the league – why not use it for a good reason? Why not come out here and give back to the community,” fifth-round draft pick and Dolphins rookie guard Isaac Asiata said. “The Dolphins want to be involved, they want to give back to the fans, to Miami, to South Florida. And I want to be part of it.”
This marks the third time the rookie class has been active in the South Florida community since arriving in early May. Today’s project with Rebuilding Together marks the third time the Dolphins rookie class has worked over the years with the nonprofit and is part of a multi-year relationship with the Dolphins and Rebuilding Together to invest in the South Florida community.
“When the Dolphins come out, it’s amazing because we get so many strong guys to do a lot of work,” Rebuilding Together Broward Executive Director Robin Martin said. “But it also impacts everyone on multiple levels: the kids get to see the athletes are serving and giving back to the community as well as providing a tangible good. To see this many guys come out and knock out a project, it impacts all of us. As well as these young teens that really are at a crossroads in their life to get their life back on track. There’s so many role models out here today, it’s a long-lasting impact.”
Miami Dolphins Host Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School Football Team at OTA Practice
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May 30, 2017
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Miami Dolphins Host Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School
Football Team at OTA Practice
Davie, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today hosted the Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School football team at their Organized Team Activity (OTA) practice. The team was given a tour of the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University and heard from Miami Dolphins Youth Programs Ambassador and Dolphins alum Twan Russell about the importance of resiliency.
“Our kids’ eyes were lit up from the time we got on the bus until we arrived here. The team was smiling the whole day,” Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School Head Football Coach Tyronn Johnson said. “We started off going to the bubble and had a nice speech by Mr. Russell. We talked about teamwork and overcoming adversity. That hit home for us. We need some of that for our team.”
The Hialeah-Miami Lakes football team also had the opportunity to watch the Dolphins practice and meet with current players on the field. Following practice, the Hialeah-Miami Lakes athletes had lunch provided by Wendy’s.
“It was very exciting. It made me want to get better,” Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School defensive end Desmond Young said. “I’m the same defensive end as them; I put my hand in the dirt. I learned a lot from them (like how) to get to that quarterback hard.”
The Miami Dolphins Youth Programs’ mission is to transform the lives of youth football players by instilling character building and reinforcing safety standards that help to increase football participation and grow a new generation of Dolphins fans.
Miami Dolphins Host Hallandale High School Football Team at OTA Practice
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May 26, 2017
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Miami Dolphins Host Hallandale High School Football Team at OTA Practice
Davie, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins on Wednesday, May 25 hosted the Hallandale High School football team at their Organized Team Activity (OTA) practice. The team was given a tour of the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University and heard from Miami Dolphins Youth Programs Ambassador and Dolphins alum Twan Russell about the importance of teamwork and brotherhood.
“I think it was a great experience. We had an opportunity to get our kids out here to show them how the pros do it,” Hallandale High School Head Football Coach Herman Lovett said. “At the end of the day, I thank the Dolphins organization for blessing us to have this opportunity.”
The Hallandale football team also had the opportunity to watch the Dolphins practice and meet with current players on the field. Following practice, the Hallandale athletes had lunch provided by Papa John’s.
“I got to meet a lot of the players and they showed me different things, and I’m going to reflect that on my playing style,” Hallandale High School linebacker/strong safety Michael Nesmith said. “I was talking to Kenny Stills, and he said that all it takes is grinding and dedication and never giving up as well.”
The Miami Dolphins Youth Programs’ mission is to transform the lives of youth football players by instilling character building and reinforcing safety standards that help to increase football participation and grow a new generation of Dolphins fans.
Miami Dolphins sign Harris
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May 24, 2017
Miami Dolphins sign Harris
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed first-round pick Charles Harris. The team has now signed all seven of its 2017 draft picks.
Harris was Miami’s first-round pick (No. 22 overall) and a three-year letterman (2014-16) and two-year starter at Missouri. He played in 38 career games with 25 starts and recorded career totals of 136 tackles (80 solo), 18.0 sacks, five passes defensed, five forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. His 18 sacks are tied for seventh in school history and his 34.5 tackles for loss are tied for 11th. Harris earned second-team All-Southeastern Conference honors as a junior in 2016 and a sophomore in 2015. As a freshman in 2014, Harris helped the Tigers win the SEC East division.
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| Charles Harris |
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6-3 |
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Missouri ’17 |
Kansas City, Mo. |
D1, ‘17 |
Miami Dolphins Host Miami Norland Senior High School Football Team at OTA Practice
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May 23, 2017
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Miami Dolphins Host Miami Norland Senior High School Football Team at OTA Practice
Davie, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today hosted the Miami Norland Senior High School football team at their first Organized Team Activity (OTA) practice. The team was given a tour of the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University and heard from Miami Dolphins Youth Programs Ambassador and Dolphins alum Twan Russell about mental toughness and having a positive mindset.
“I can’t thank the Dolphins organization enough for what they did for our team,” Miami Norland Senior High School Head Football Coach Daryle Heidelberg said. “Twan was right on point with some of the things that he was saying about the kids focusing on your goals and asking yourself, ‘Why are you doing what you’re doing?’ He really touched on mental toughness, which will take you a little further when your body starts to shut down. All eyes were glued in.”
The Norland football team also had the opportunity to watch the Dolphins practice and meet with current players on the field. Following practice, the Norland athletes had lunch provided by Publix.
“I got a chance to experience new things. I saw one of my favorite players, Jarvis Landry. I got a chance to get up close and personal with the players,” Miami Norland Senior High School wide receiver Jamari Harrison said. “The receivers, they communicated really well. Their coaches expect a lot from them, so it’s just a good experience.”
The Miami Dolphins Youth Programs’ mission is to transform the lives of youth football players by instilling character building and reinforcing safety standards that help to increase football participation and grow a new generation of Dolphins fans.
Miami Dolphins and Special Olympics Florida Partner to Host Rookie Clinic
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May 16, 2017
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Miami Dolphins and Special Olympics Florida Partner to Host Rookie Clinic
Davie, Fla. — Members of the Miami Dolphins rookie class hosted more than 60 Special Olympics Florida athletes from Miami-Dade and Broward County to promote physical fitness in the South Florida community.
“We are thrilled to return to the Dolphins Training Facility for our annual clinic with the rookie class,” Special Olympics Florida Area Director Linsey Smith said. “It is one of the highlights of the year for our athletes to have the opportunity to train on the same field as their idols. We are grateful to the Miami Dolphins for providing this memorable experience each year.”
Miami Dolphins rookies Chase Allen, Isaac Asiata, Winston Chapman, Isaiah Ford, Davon Godchaux, Matt Haack, Charles Harris, Larry Hope, Malcolm Lewis, Cameron Malveaux, Praise Martin-Oguike, Raekwon McMillan, Torry McTyer, Drew Morgan, Joby Saint Fleur, De’Veon Smith, Eric Smith, Maurice Smith, Damore’ea Stringfellow, Cordrea Tankersley and Vincent Taylor participated in the event.
“To me, it’s all about giving back,” Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Vincent Taylor said. “I worked with Special Olympics in my hometown of San Antonio. For me to do it in Miami, it’s a fun event. For me to help Special Olympics Florida, it’s a good time to be able to give back to the community.”
The rookies played and refereed flag football games with the Special Olympic Florida athletes, grades 6-12. It was their first community event as members of the organization.
“My favorite part was everything,” Special Olympics athlete Max Mogul said. “What I liked the most was to come out here with the Dolphins and we feel so special to play with the players. It’s very touching and very nice.”
Miami Dolphins sign Godchaux
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MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed fifth-round pick defensive tackle Davon Godchaux.
Godchaux was the second of Miami’s two fifth-round picks (No. 178 overall) and a three-year starter (2014-16) at LSU, where he played in 37 career games with 34 starts, including 33 consecutive starts to finish his career. He totaled 145 tackles (51 solo), 12.5 sacks, two passes defensed and two forced fumbles in his career. As a junior in 2016, Godchaux started all 12 games and had 62 stops (24 solo), 6.5 sacks and one pass defensed.
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Miami Dolphins sign 5 draft picks
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Miami Dolphins sign 5 draft picks
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed linebacker Raekwon McMillan, cornerback Cordrea Tankersley, guard Isaac Asiata, defensive tackle Vincent Taylor and wide receiver Isaiah Ford.
McMillan was the team’s second-round pick selected No. 54 overall. A three-year letterman (2014-16) and two-year starter at Ohio State, he played in 40 career games with 26 starts and was part of Ohio State’s 2014 national championship team. He earned second-team All-American honors in both 2015 and 2016. During his career, McMillan totaled 275 tackles (136 solo), six sacks, one interception, 10 passes defensed and two forced fumbles. He also served as a team captain in 2016.
Tankersley was picked in the third round with the No. 97 pick of the draft. He lettered four years (2013-16) and started two seasons at Clemson, where he appeared in 55 career games with 30 starts and was part of the school’s 2016 national championship team. His 55 career games played ranks No. 2 in Clemson history. He recorded career totals of 119 tackles (91 solo), one sack, nine interceptions and 29 passes defensed. As a senior in 2016, Tankersley earned first-team All-American and All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors and was a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe (best defensive back) and Bednarik Awards (best defensive player).
Asiata was selected in the fifth-round at No. 164 overall and was a four-year letterman (2013-16) and three-year starter at Utah, where he played in 45 career games with 43 starts. He started 39 consecutive contests to finish his career, including all 13 games at left guard as a senior. In 2016, he earned the Morris Award as the Pac-12’s best offensive lineman as voted on by the league’s starting defensive linemen. Asiata also earned second-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2016. His cousin, Matt Asiata, played five seasons (2012-16) as a running back for the Minnesota Vikings.
Taylor was Miami’s sixth-round selection (No. 194 overall) after he lettered three years (2014-16) and started two seasons at Oklahoma State, where he played in 36 career games with 26 starts. He was a captain and earned first-team All-Big 12 honors as a junior in 2016 after he recorded 51 tackles (28 solo), seven sacks, one pass defensed, two forced fumbles and four blocked kicks. His four blocked kicks tied the school’s single-season record and led the Football Bowl Subdivision.
Ford was the team’s seventh-round pick (No. 237 overall) after he started three years (2014-16) at Virginia Tech, where he played in 40 career games with 37 starts. He finished his career as the only player in ACC history to hold sole possession of his school’s career records for receptions (210), receiving yards (2,967) and receiving touchdowns (24). He earned second-team All-ACC honors as a junior in 2016, was first-team All-ACC as a sophomore in 2015 and earned All-ACC honorable mention recognition as a true freshman in 2014.
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| Cordrea Tankersley |
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200 |
11/19/93 |
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Clemson ’17 |
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| Isaac Asiata |
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6-3 |
323 |
12/29/92 |
R |
Utah ’17 |
Spanish Fork, Utah |
D5a, ‘17 |
| Vincent Taylor |
DT |
6-3 |
310 |
1/5/94 |
R |
Oklahoma State ’17 |
San Antonio, Texas |
D6, ‘17 |
| Isaiah Ford |
WR |
6-2 |
195 |
2/9/96 |
R |
Virginia Tech ’17 |
Jacksonville, Fla. |
D7, ‘17 |
