Falcons' draft board: Miami wide receiver Phillip Dorsett

Miami wide receiver Phillip Dorsett worked out for the Falcons. (Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter

Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter

Miami wide receiver Phillip Dorsett worked out for the Falcons. (Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

FLOWERY BRANCH – The NFL draft is finally here!.Each morning for the past few weeks, we've taken a look at a player on the Falcons' draft board.

Today we’ll look at Miami wide receiver Phillip Dorsett, who could be drafted to help replace Harry Douglas. The Falcons recently worked him and host of other Miami Hurricanes out in Coral Gables, Fla.

Position: Wide receiver

Height: 5-foot, 10-inches

Weight: 185 pounds

40-yard dash: 4.33 seconds at the combine and 4.28 at Pro Day.

10-yard split: 1.54 seconds at the combine, 1.48 at Pro Day

20-yard shuttle: 2.57 seconds at the combine, 2.45 at Pro Day.

Broad Jump: 10-feet, 2-inches at combine, 10-9 at Pro Day.

Vertical: 39  inches

Three-cone: 6.70 at combine, 6.85 at Pro Day

The book on Phillip Dorsett

Former Miami star Phillip Dorsett, a speedy wide receiver, could make an immediate impact in the NFL as a returner.

Dorsett, who’s not related to Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett, returned kickoffs and punts for the Hurricanes. He also caught 121 passes over his career. Because of his versatility, he’ll be one of the top targets in the NFL draft.

“We knew he was fast,” NFL Network draft analyst Charles Davis said. “He ran 4.33 at the combine. Going 4.33 to 4.28 (at his Pro Day) gets our attention.”

Dorsett may need some time to work on his route running. But, while he’s working out the kinks in the passing game, he can return punts and kickoffs.

“I still say he has first-round talent, but I’ve always had him in the second round, and that’s where I think he will go,” Davis said.

FALCONS DRAFT BOARD

5 questions with Boise State running back Jay Ajayi

5 questions with Washington linebacker Shaq Thompson

5 questions with Miami offensive lineman Ereck Flowers

5 questions with Minnesota tight end Maxx Williams

5 questions with Oklahoma tight end Blake Bell

Kentucky's Bud Dupree vs. Nebraska's Randy Gregory

5 questions with Nebraska's Randy Gregory

5 questions with Kentucky's Bud Dupree

5 questions with Missouri's Shane Ray

5 questions with Clemson's Vic Beasley

5 questions with Alabama safety Landon Collins

5 questions with Alabama quarterback Blake Sims

5 questions with Florida defensive end Dante Fowler Jr.

5 questions with Oregoan DL Arik Armstead

5 questions with Miami inside linebacker Denzel Perryman

Falcons go to check out several Miami Hurricanes

Some of the attendees to the Falcons locals day

ATLANTA FALCONS 2015 DRAFT PICKS

First round: 8th overall selection

Second round: 42nd overall selection

Third round: 73rd overall selection

Fourth round: 107th overall selection

Fifth round: 146th overall selection

Sixth round: 185th overall selection

Seventh round: 225th overall selection

Seventh round: 249th overall selection*

*Pick is from New England through St. Louis

POSITION-BY-POSITION FOR 2015 NFL DRAFT

Wednesday: Top 5 Inside Linebackers

Miami linebacker Denzel Perryman ,

Thursday: Top 5 defensive tackles

(Leonard Williams' Rugby skill will become handy in the NFL)

Friday: Top 5 defensive backs

Alabama's Landon Collins is the top safety prospect

Saturday: Top 5 special teamers

Dorsett, Alford could be top returners

Sunday: Top 5 edge rushers (defensive ends/outside linebackers).

Big Chuck Smith breaks down the top pass-rush prospects

Monday: Top 5 Offensive line

Georgia Tech's Shaquille Mason trying to convert to center for NFL 

Tuesday: Top 5 Wide receivers

Georgia's Chris Conley now projects as a fourth-rounder

Wednesday, April 22: Top 5 Running backs

Thursday, April 23: Top 5 Quarterbacks

NFL must handle Winston, Mariota with care. Both need seasoning

Friday, April 24: Top 5 Tight ends

South Carolina's Rory "Buster" Anderson hopes to get his NFL shot

ICYMI: Here's a link to last year's Position-by-Position series.