What You Need to Know:

• In 2021, Mostert lasted only 2 carries before suffering chipped cartilage in his knee. He underwent surgery and missed the remainder of the season.
• In 2020, Mostert missed 8 games with 2 ankle sprains and an MCL sprain.
• When healthy, Mostert’s excelled in the Kyle Shanahan offense. He broke out in 2019 with 137-772-8 in 16 games, culminating in a 29-220-4 postseason performance vs. GB.
• Mostert notched 521 yards on 104 carries in 2020 (5.0 YPC).
• The speed back doesn’t offer much in the passing game — he saw 41 targets in 24 games from 2019-2020.
• Upon signing in Miami, Mostert was told by HC Mike McDaniel that his role would be “similar to what it was in San Francisco, but he [McDaniel] still expects me to compete.”
• That competition includes new addition Chase Edmonds, who was given ~$6 million guaranteed at signing. Mostert was guaranteed $1 million.
• Miami also added Sony Michel to compete on early downs.
• On a marco level, the Dolphins offense looks to be on the ascent, especially following the arrival of Tyreek Hill. Year 3 of Tua Tagovailoa holds the key to a true explosion from this unit.
• Miami’s O-line looks improved following the additions of Terron Armstead and Connor Williams. New position coach Matt Applebaum arrived from Boston College over the winter.
• Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert (knee) "might not be ready for Week 1," according to ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques, because he's "still recovering from a late-season knee injury."

Draft Sharks Bottom Line:

Mostert brings top-end speed and proven production to the new-look Dolphins.

We like his familiarly with HC Mike McDaniel’s system, too.

Durability remains a major risk here, however. And Miami signaled that they won’t count on Mostert by adding both Chase Edmonds and Sony Michel in free agency.

A few big games are certainly possible for the former 49er. But sustained success isn’t likely.