2020 NFL Draft grades: Dolphins get a 'B' for selecting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa at No. 5 overall

Here's what you need to know about the Alabama quarterback after his selection in the NFL Draft

By R.J. White

Apr 23, 2020 at 8:56 pm ET • 1 min read

The Dolphins selected Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with the No. 5 overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on Thursday. The CBS Sports NFL Draft team breaks down the pick below, including a grade for the pick, how it affects fantasy leagues and more on Tagovailoa, including his strengths and weaknesses, his NFL comp and more.

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5. Miami Dolphins: B

Pete Prisco: I understand why they picked him. The tape is good at times. There's also a lot of bad on that tape. He's not a big guy, he's a little brittle. To dismiss the medicals is ridiculous.

He was one of most debated prospects in years and now, Tua Tagovailoa is a Dolphin. Will Brinson and Chip Patterson gave their immediate reactions on the Pick Six NFL podcast, as Miami made the Alabama product the No. 5 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Download and subscribe here for your daily NFL goodness.

Fantasy impact

Dave Richard: Props for the Dolphins for taking the chance on Tua Tagovailoa -- and not having to trade up to get him. Tagovailoa is a terrific talent with a strong arm and great mobility, but the injury concerns are very real. Not only is the hip a problem, but he's also had problems with a knee and both ankles. I hope the Dolphins spend some serious draft capital on their offensive line to protect him, because he's got a chance to really turn the Dolphins around. He probably shouldn't get drafted in seasonal leagues in 2020, but he should absolutely get picked with a mid-round pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and a top-16 pick in rookie-only drafts.