For the first time since they selected Dan Marino in 1983, the Miami Dolphins drafted a quarterback -- Ryan Tannehill of Texas A&M -- with their first round pick.
In 2011, Tannehill started all 13 games for the Aggies, including the Meineke Car Care Bowl. He threw for 3,744 yards and 29 touchdowns, with 15 interceptions. He completed 61.6 percent of his passes and posted a quarterback rating of 133.2.
Tannehill might have been a reach at No. 8. He started just 19 games in college after switching from receiver to quarterback, and last year he went only 1-4 against Top 25 teams.
But Dolphins fans were clamoring for a quarterback, and owner Stephen Ross said upgrading the position was the team's top priority. Since Marino retired following the 1999 season, the Dolphins have started 16 quarterbacks, the most in the NFL. The incumbent is veteran Matt Moore.
Tannehill played high school football at Big Spring, Texas High School. He'll turn 24 in July.