Arizona offensive lineman Jonah Savaiinaea is a powerful run blocker, but may not have prototypical length to handle speed rushers on the edge in the NFL.
Still, Savaiinaea is a high IQ player and versatile lineman who can help move a pile, could help any rushing attack instantly, and possesses the flexibility to add depth in multiple areas.
During his time at the Senior Bowl, Savaiinaea practiced at both tackle and guard. He saw game action at right guard, which could indicate his ideal NFL position could be on the interior. He can get out and pull and showed good overall run blocking at the Senior Bowl from the right guard spot specifically.
Savaiinaea was a 2023 and 2024 All-Big 12 honorable mention who started his collegiate career as a right guard but played the bulk of his time in Arizona at right tackle.
Position: G/T
Projected round: Late 1st-early 2nd
Height: 6’5
Weight: 339
Fit for Miami
It’s no secret at all that the Dolphins need help on the offensive line, specifically on the interior. There is no certainty at all heading into the offseason about the left and right guard spots for the Dolphins in 2025.
Veteran guards Isaiah Wynn, Robert Jones, and Liam Eichenberg are all set to become free agents, and the Dolphins could soon see retirements from Terron Armstead and/or Kendall Lamm.
Savaiinaea projects as an excellent right guard option for the Dolphins to help protect Tua Tagovailoa’s blind side. But his most appealing feature could be the ability to add more power and fear into a Dolphins’ rushing attack that is more used to using speed to move the chains.
Power in short yardage situations is a weakness for the Dolphins, and Savaiinaea could be a huge help in creating a more balanced ground attack in all downs and situations.
Bottom line
The Dolphins’ pick at No. 13 overall is too early for Savaiinaea, yet their second pick at No. 48 overall could be too late.
If the Dolphins elect to move back in the first round and add to their pick arsenal, Savaiinaea would be a savvy selection near the latter parts of the opening day. In the unlikely case Savaiinaea is sitting on the board at No. 48, Miami would be wise to call his name.
