Georgia RB Kenny McIntosh would love to return home and play for Dolphins

MOBILE, Ala. — With the 30th pick of the 2020 NFL draft, the Dolphins selected cornerback Noah Igbinoghene instead of a running back like D'Andre Swift.

It didn't work out.

But three years later, Miami could consider selecting another Georgia running back, Kenny McIntosh, who should be available in the third round of April's NFL draft.

"Going to the Dolphins, being from South Florida, that would be a blessing," McIntosh said at the Senior Bowl last week. "That would be the opportunity of a lifetime. That would be God if I stayed at home. That would be really good, especially for my parents."

McIntosh is a Fort Lauderdale native and he played at University School. His older brother, R.J., a defensive lineman who played for Miami, was on the Dolphins' practice squad last season.

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Kenny McIntosh led national champion Georgia with 828 rushing yards last season.

"I'm versatile," said McIntosh, who is nearly 6 foot and 210 pounds. "I can run outside and inside, contribute on special teams. I would say as far as what to work on pass protection and learning defenses."

What is McIntosh's favorite move?

"One cut, get vertical," said McIntosh, in a response that would appeal to outside zone aficionados like Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel.

McIntosh had to patiently wait his turn to be Georgia's lead back. One thing he and Swift have in common is outstanding receiving ability.

McIntosh had 76 catches at Georgia — and 0 drops.

"That was one of my goals," McIntosh said.

McIntosh said watching Swift's success in college and the NFL has given him confidence.

"I was like, 'Why not me? I can do it,'" McIntosh said. "I love to cut. I love the drills he uses so I asked him about drills. And I've watched the way he uses his body after the catch."

McIntosh grew up a Cowboys fan but said he's a fan of Le'Veon Bell, Alvin Kamara and Christian McCaffrey.

Scouts say McIntosh runs with patience, reads blocks, has burst and smoothness and balance.

McIntosh possesses explosiveness and upside, which could be appealing to Miami.

So many players at the Senior Bowl have played for multiple colleges. But even though McIntosh was slotted behind Swift, Brian Herrien, Zamir White and James Cook for three years, he stayed at Georgia.

"It's a brotherhood," McIntosh said. "It's competing with each other. It's wanting to see everyone become better. If you see someone mess up, you talk to them. That communication is key. You have to prepare. You have to buy in and trust the process."

Joe Schad is a journalist covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at jschad@pbpost.com and follow him on Instagram and Twitter @schadjoe. Sign up for Joe's free weekly Dolphins Pulse Newsletter. Help support our work by subscribing today.

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