Dolphins trade up for #3 pick

Fins take DT Dion Jordan

MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins made a splash in the draft.

The Dolphins traded their 12th overall pick in the first round and a second round pick (#42 overall) to Oakland.

In exchange, the Dolphins selected Dion Jordan.

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He's a passing rushing specialist from Oregon.

Jordan has been compared to former Dolphin Jason Taylor.

Jordan had 7.5 sacks in 2011, just five last year.

He had four career forced fumbles.

Jordan is 6-foot-6, 240-pounds.


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