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Recapping the 2026 draft class for the Dolphins

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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 23: Kadyn Proctor of Alabama poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected 12th overall by the Miami Dolphins during Round One of the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium on April 23, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The 2026 NFL draft has come to a close, and the Miami Dolphins made full use of their capital, bringing in 13 players. Entering the draft, no single position was a bigger need for the Dolphins than any other. In other words, general manger Jon-Eric Sullivan’s goal was simple: Pick the best available player at each position, and the rest should take care of itself.

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The Dolphins did just that, bringing in two offensive lineman, a corner, a safety, three wide receivers, two tight ends, an edge rusher, and three linebackers. Miami’s full draft class is listed below.

Round 1

12th – Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama. At 6’6, 352 pounds, Proctor is a monster on the offensive line. He started 39 games at left tackle over three seasons at Alabama, was named to first-team All-SEC in 2025, and was a finalist for the Lombardi Award (nation’s top lineman). However, there are slight concerns about his weight, and his NFL future may lie at guard, not tackle.

27th – Chris Johnson, CB, San Diego State. Johnson is a press corner by trade, who skyrocketed up draft boards after a dominant senior season. He ranked ninth in the FBS with 1.17 passes defended per game in 2025. He has great ball skills, doesn’t shy away from contact, and has great recovery speed. He fills a huge hole for the Dolphins, who had one of the worst secondaries in the NFL last year.

Round 2

43rd – Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Texas Tech. A so-called “green dot guy”, Rodriguez could be one of Miami’s best selections in the entire draft. He can best be characterized as a high-IQ middle linebacker with above average coverage skills and great tackling ability. He also forced an FBS-high seven fumbles last season. He was coached by former Dolphins linebacker and Hall of Famer Zach Thomas at Texas Tech, and has drawn comparisons to Miami’s very own Jordyn Brooks, who won All-Pro honors last year.

Round 3

75th – Chris Douglas, WR, Texas Tech. At 6’4, Douglas brings some much needed height to Miami’s receiving room. He possesses great deep-threat ability, and led Texas Tech with 846 receiving yards last season. Though considered a reach by many draft experts, drafting Douglas addresses a real area of need for Miami.

87th – Will Kacmerek, TE, Ohio State. Described by Jon-Eric Sullivan as a “grimy, bite-your-face-off type of guy,” Kacmarek is widely considered one of the top blocking tight ends in this class. Though he only had 15 catches in 2025, he had zero drops on 27 targets over two seasons at Ohio State. As the NFL moves away from the pass-heavy offenses that dominated the 2010s, and moves toward run-first schemes, Kacmarek’s skills will be extremely valuable.

94th – Chris Bell, WR, Louisville. Bell is a big, thick receiver who suffered an ACL injury in 2025, causing his draft stock to fall. At times, he plays smaller than his size (6’1, 222 pounds) would indicate. However, he has great run-after-catch ability, and has tremendous upside if he can recover from his past injuries.

Round 4

130th – Trey Moore, LB, Texas. A pass-rushing linebacker, Moore racked up 9.5 sacks and 71 tackles over two seasons with the Texas Longhorns. According to scouts, he has a great motor, but can be pushed around up front due to soft hands.

138th – Kyle Louis, LB, Pittsburgh. Though productive in college, Louis is built more like a safety than a linebacker, standing at just 6’0, 220 pounds. This allows him to stay with receivers very well in coverage, but he can struggle as a tackler. His future with the Dolphins may lie on special team, seeing as the Dolphins linebacker room is already very strong.

Round 5

158th – Michael Taaffe, S, Texas. A former walk-on, Taaffe makes up for his lack of athleticism with tremendous instincts and energy. He earned first-team All American honors in 2024 and 2025.

177th – Kevin Coleman Jr., WR, Missouri. If not for his lack of height (5’10) and speed, Coleman likely would’ve been a Round 2 or 3 pick. He has a great instinct for finding soft spots in coverage, and is a very slippery once he gets the ball in his hands. However, his aforementioned athletic limitations means that he will likely round out a gadget receiver or special teams contributor.

180th – Seydou Traore, TE, Mississippi. Though adequate at both, Traore is a better blocker than receiver. He is 6’4 and 235 pounds, and should help the Dolphins in the run game, whether that be in 12 (1 RB, 2 TEs) or 13 (1 RB, 3 TEs) personnel.

Round 6

200th – DJ Campbell, OG, Texas. Sticking with the theme that “fast gets slow, but big doesn’t get small”, Campbell is another monster for Miami’s offensive line. 6’3, 313 pounds, and 43 starts for the Texas Longhorns. He is unlikely to start for the Dolphins next year, but provides decent depth.

Round 7

238th – Max Llewellyn, EDGE, Iowa. Known for his long frame, Llewellyn stands at 6’6, 258 pounds. His go-to move off the edge is a classic spin move, but he can struggle to hold his ground against bigger linemen.

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