Headline-Driven Debate Brewing: Dolphins Need to Decide Between Defense or Offense!
This would be an unexpected use of their first-rounders for Miami.
Dolphins mock draft after Jaylen Waddle trade passes on WR for LSU CB, Auburn DE originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . This offseason, the Miami Dolphins are completely shaking up their roster.
Jon-Eric Sullivan has made sweeping changes, including the recent blockbuster of Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos . As part of that Waddle trade, the Dolphins got the 30th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, which gives the Dolphins two picks in round one. With huge needs on the roster, especially now at wide receiver, the Dolphins will have a great chance to add talent this spring.
However, according to NFL. com's Daniel Jeremiah , in his latest mock draft, the Dolphins are predicted to pass on a wide receiver to replace Waddle. Instead, he predicts the Dolphins to draft an LSU cornerback and an Auburn defensive end.
Dolphins predicted to pass on WR at 11th, 30th despite Jaylen Waddle trade Jeremiah predicts the Dolphins to select LSU cornerback Mansoor Delane with the 11th overall pick, and Auburn defensive end Keldrick Faulk with the 30th pick from Denver. "There are still holes to fill on Miami's roster," Jeremiah writes. "The Dolphins solve a corner spot with Delane, one of the draft's most consistent players on tape.