Which running back did the Dolphins take in the 2012 NFL Draft?

The Miami Dolphins took running back Lamar Miller in the 2012 NFL Draft. Miami selected Miller in the fourth round with the 97th overall pick after trading up with the San Francisco 49ers to secure him.

Miller had played college football for the Miami Hurricanes, making the selection a local one. He entered the draft after his junior season and was regarded as a talented, speedy runner despite waiting until the fourth round to hear his name called. At the time, the Dolphins already had Reggie Bush and Daniel Thomas in their backfield.

Miller’s rookie season was modest, but he eventually became a productive NFL starter. He later played for the Houston Texans and earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2018. A possible source of confusion is the Dolphins’ other 2012 draft selections, including first-round quarterback Ryan Tannehill and third-round defensive end Olivier Vernon. The running back answer, however, is specifically Lamar Miller.