Isaiah Ford

After only seeing action in one game during his first two years in the league, Ford got the opportunity to play the No. 3 receiver role down the stretch in 2019 after a number of injuries to the position. He managed to compile 21 catches for 235 yards during the final four games of the year, including two grabs of 20-plus yards, while serving as a starter alongside DeVante Parker and Albert Wilson. The 2017 seventh-round pick appeared headed for a depth role in 2020, but the shot up the depth chart after Wilson and Allen Hurns opted out of the upcoming season. Ford now figures to be right in the mix for a starting job, perhaps competing with Jakeem Grant for the third spot on the depth chart.

On the one hand, Miami's receiving corps is fluid behind Kenny Stills, DeVante Parker and Albert Wilson, leaving some snaps available for whomever secure the No. 4 role. Indeed, Miami did not bring in a single wideout during the 2019 NFL Draft. On the other hand, Ford's lack of progress heading into year three -- in his lone career appearance Ford logged just 13 offensive snaps and failed to bring in his only target -- likely makes Jakeem Grant, Brice Butler and undrafted rookie Preston Williams front-runners on the depth chart. Ford may need to carve out a role on special teams in order to make the 53-man roster.

Despite an initial expectation that he'd be off the board by the end of Day 2, Ford's name wasn't called until the seventh round of the 2017 NFL Draft, spurred on by a slow 40-yard dash (4.61 seconds) and inconsistent and undersized hands. The Dolphins' receiving corps is top-heavy, boasting Jarvis Landry, DeVante Parker and Kenny Stills. Such a reality will place Ford in direct competition with 2016 third-rounder Leonte Carroo, Jakeem Grant and Rashawn Scott during training camp and the preseason.