This weekend saw significant developments for the Miami Dolphins' 2017 draft picks, with mixed fortunes for the players involved. Charles Harris, the Dolphins' first-round selection that year, faced a setback as he was waived by the Philadelphia Eagles, who are on the brink of securing the NFC East title. Harris had a brief stint with the Eagles, playing only three games and logging a mere 11 defensive snaps. His journey has been tumultuous, having played for five different NFL teams since being drafted, including the Carolina Panthers, where he had a slightly more productive season with 21 tackles and three sacks.
In contrast, Raekwon McMillan, selected in the second round of the same draft, received better news as he was signed to the Tennessee Titans' active roster from their practice squad. This move comes shortly after David Long Jr., a former Dolphins linebacker, failed a physical with the Titans. McMillan's career has also been a winding road, starting the season with the New England Patriots before joining the Titans. The 2017 Dolphins draft class has been widely criticized, with Harris and McMillan being the only players still active in the NFL, and the franchise missed out on selecting standout players like T.J. Watt, who has achieved significant accolades with the Pittsburgh Steelers.