At 6’4, 310 pounds, with top-end speed for his position, Toledo defensive lineman Darius Alexander has the explosive ability to be disruptive in the backfield.
Alexander is a powerful and athletic tackle who has the speed that the Dolphins covet. The extremely quick lineman could be an immediate impact player as a three-down tackle.
His draft projection has been on the rise since his performance at the Senior Bowl. Alexander was one of the biggest winners in Mobile, Ala. and may have climbed a round or even made himself a top 50 prospect.
Alexander earned First-Team All-MAC honors in 2024, finishing his final collegiate season with 40 total tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, five passes defended, and an interception. In 57 career games, he tallied 127 total tackles, 22 for loss, nine sacks, and 13 passes defended.
Position: Defensive tackle
Projected round: 2nd round
Height: 6’4
Weight: 310
Fit for Miami
The Dolphins have a few impending free agents on the defensive line, including Calais Campbell, Benito Jones, and Da’Shawn Hand. Veteran Zach Sieler could use some help should Campbell officially retire and Alexander could be a perfect three-technique, three-down tackle for the Dolphins to plug in right away.
Alexander can pair with Sieler on the Miami line. With Sieler coming off back-to-back 10-sack seasons, adding Alexander could be beneficial for both the Miami run and pass defense.
Bottom line
Miami didn’t miss a beat on the defensive line after losing Christian Wilkins in free agency, thanks to the arrival of Campbell. But after his 17th NFL season, Campbell’s return is far from a lock.
Even if Campbell decides to go another round in 2025, Alexander could still be in play as a long-term solution. The Dolphins could use a player with his power and speed as a disruptive force against the run with pass-rush potential.
One thing is for sure, should Campbell call it a career, Miami will need to address the defensive line in the draft sooner than later. Despite coming from a MAC school in Toledo, the Dolphins would be wise to consider Alexander on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL draft.
