Miami Dolphins
Mike Pouncey - #51 - C
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 303 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/24/1989 |
| Birthplace | Lakeland, FL |
| College | Florida |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 1st round, 15th pick by Dolphins |
Steinbach enters Dolphins ORG competition
Veteran addition Eric Steinbach fits what Joe Philbin is looking for in Dolphins' O-linemen as Miami looks for a right guard.
'Hard Knocks' gives Dolphins chance to showcase talent
HBO has several story lines it wants to promote, but the Dolphins can also take advantage of "Hard Knocks" to show off their young, under-the-radar talent, including Jared Odrick and Brian Hartline.
Rookie Meter: Smith, Pouncey lead O-line rookies
Cowboys ORT Tyron Smith, Dolphins C Mike Pouncey and Raiders OG Stefan Wisniewski are among the top rookie O-linemen this season.
Colts always struggling to find cornerbacks
With 2010 third-round pick Kevin Thomas a healthy scratch for the first five games, the Colts' difficulty in stocking their roster with capable cornerbacks is painfully apparent, according to AFC Whispers.
Patriots-Dolphins matchup of the day: Saturday
Dolphins rookie C Mike Pouncey will be the first to face the new-look Patriots front line of Albert Haynesworth and Vince Wilfork.
Pouncey agrees to deal with Dolphins
C Mike Pouncey, the 15th pick in the 2011 NFL draft, agreed to a four-year contract with the Dolphins on Saturday
PLAYER NEWS
A person familiar with the status of Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey says medical tests show no damage to the rookie's neck, and he might be able to return to practice this week. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because the Dolphins hadn't commented on the test results.|||||||
Pouncey left Sunday's game against the New York Giants in the second half with a neck injury after taking a blow to the head. He said that he briefly couldn't feel his legs, but that he felt fine after the game. With Pouncey out, the Dolphins gave up four sacks in the fourth quarter, blew a late lead and lost to fall to 0-7. They play Sunday at Kansas City.
Pouncey has signed a contract with Miami after missing the first two days of practice in training camp.|||||||
With the signing Saturday, all of the Dolphins' draft picks are under contract. Pouncey, projected to start at center for Miami, started 45 games for Florida and was the 15th overall pick in the draft. His twin brother, Maurkice, made the Pro Bowl as a rookie center for the Pittsburgh Steelers last season.
Pouncey pledged to be drafted sooner than his brother - and was. Now that he's joining the Dolphins as their first-round pick, Pouncey's eager to follow his identical twin Maurkice to the Pro Bowl at center.|||||||
The Dolphins hope to slide the 6-foot-4, 310-pound Pouncey into the starting lineup as a rookie. They took the former Florida Gator with the 15th overall selection. "I know I'm coming in with big expectations because of all the success my brother has had," Mike said Thursday. "I feel like we're the same player. I've got some big shoes to fill, but I think I can fill those shoes."
