Dolphins rookie safety Dante Trader Jr. is the star of the team’s 2025 draft class. Keep an eye on him when the Dolphins play Washington on Sunday in Madrid, Spain. You’ll agree with my asessment.

Trader, the fifth-round pick out of Maryland, is wise beyond his years and peers. He’s go t depth to his personality, he’s got aggression in his game, and he’s got the respect of teammates and coaches. At just a touch beyond the midseason mark, it appears the Dolphins got a good one.

Through 10 games, Trader (30 tackles, one fumble recovered, one fumble caused) has been better than rookie defensive tackle Kenneth Grant (20 tackles), the first-round pick. He’s been better than rookie left guard Jonah Savaiinarea, the second-round pick. Trader’s fellow fifth-round picks, defensive tackle

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