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Dan Marino, Dion Jordan _ the best, worst of Dolphins drafts

by AP Sports Writer
| April 22, 2020 12:03 AM

BEST FIRST-ROUND DRAFT PICK: QB Dan Marino. The Dolphins and coach Don Shula were surprised when their turn came with the 27th overall pick and Marino remained on the board. He slipped because of an erratic senior season and unfounded rumors of drug use. Draft analysts ripped the Dolphins for the pick, but Marino became a starter as a rookie and is among the most prolific passers in NFL history.

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