"I think guys that are resilient, mentally tough, guys who prioritize winning over individual goals. Guys who are smart football players, elevate those around them. He wants players who are going to fit the culture he's trying to establish with the Dolphins."
"When you sit in the chair that I'm sitting in, you have to be very intentional about the guys that you infuse into that locker room. Because that's what the culture is going to be built on. And so I want a bunch of guys who love football, who are passionate about football and who prioritize winning and will do what they need to do for the team versus I mentality."
"Not always easy to find, especially in the environment we're in with guys jumping around from school to school. That, in itself, kind of cultivates a me, me, me, I, I, I. You have to be very diligent and cognizant of who you're bringing into the locker room."
Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan defines his ideal prospect profile as resilient, mentally tough players who prioritize winning over individual accomplishments and elevate those around them. Sullivan emphasizes the importance of intentionally building team culture through player selection, seeking individuals who are passionate about football and committed to team success rather than personal advancement. The transfer portal in college football complicates identifying these traits, as frequent school transfers can cultivate self-centered mentalities. Sullivan acknowledges this challenge requires diligent evaluation of character. The Dolphins' draft strategy focuses on selecting the best available talent while maintaining positional awareness as the draft progresses into later rounds.
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