The Miami Dolphins are leaving no stone unturned in their search for cornerbacks. On Monday, they brought in UCF’s BJ Adams for a pre-draft visit, according to a UCF source. At 6-2 with length, Adams is the type of corner the Dolphins are looking to add to their roster.
BJ Adams: A Big Corner with Size, Length and Upside
Adams showed his stuff at UCF where he had 2 INTs last season, including one he returned for a TD. But his season was cut short when he missed 3 games with a back injury. Overall, he has 11 pass breakups, 88 tackles (5 for loss) and consistent coverage over 4 seasons.
His 40 time of 4.53 isn’t elite but his size and physicality make him an interesting prospect. NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein has him going in the 4th or 5th round. Zierlein likes his press-man skills saying he can reroute receivers and disrupt routes with a well timed jab.
“He’s got the size and wingspan for press,” Zierlein wrote. “He triggers forward from off-man coverage with good bend and burst, and his recovery acceleration helps him close on route separation.”
Adams himself says, “I got that dawg in me, and I’m not going to back down from anyone I’m going against.”
Versatility on Display: From High School to College
Before UCF, Adams was a versatile athlete at Arabia Mountain High School in Lithonia, Georgia. He played cornerback, free safety, quarterback, running back, and wide receiver, showing his athleticism and football IQ. That versatility could be an asset at the next level, especially for a team like the Dolphins that values flexibility.
Why the Dolphins Are Interested?
The Dolphins have been thorough in their draft prep under general manager Chris Grier. While they don’t disclose the details of their visits, bringing Adams to Miami Gardens means they want to get to know him better. These visits often include medical examination and interviews to see how a player fits into the organization.
Adams isn’t the only one visiting the Dolphins this week. Washington State receiver Kyle Williams was in town on Sunday, one of 30 non-local visitors the team is allowed to bring in.
Others who visited earlier in April include Texas A&M defensive tackle Shemar Turner, Rutgers defensive tackle Kyonte Hamilton, South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori, Penn State safety Kevin Winston Jr., and Texas defensive tackle Alfred Collins—a potential target for Miami’s second-round pick at No. 48.
The Dolphins’ Draft Plan
Under Grier, the Dolphins have drafted players who’ve taken pre-draft visits to their facility, but these visits aren’t always a guarantee of a selection. Sometimes they just want to get more info or do medicals.
For Adams, this is an opportunity to make a good impression on the Dolphins’ brass. His size, length and competitiveness fits what Miami’s defense looks for in the secondary.
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