NFL analyst urges Dolphins to fill underrated need in 2026 NFL draft
One NFL analyst believes the Miami Dolphins should look to fill an under-the-radar need on the offensive side of the ball early in the 2026 NFL draft.
The 2026 NFL draft this April is probably the most highly anticipated set of dates for the Miami Dolphins this offseason. The Dolphins have 11 picks in this upcoming draft, including seven in the top 100. Miami added additional first and third-round selections in the trade that sent wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos.
The Dolphins have a plethora of holes to fill on their roster, primarily on defense and the offensive line. However, the Waddle trade has now opened an immediate need for playmakers in the passing game. It will be difficult for quarterback Malik Willis and running back De'Von Achane to play to their full potential in 2026 if the Miami offense presents no elite receiving threats.
The Dolphins currently own the pick Nos. 11 and 30 overall in the upcoming draft, along with the pick No. 43 (11th in the second round).
While replacing Waddle with one of these picks is certainly possible, NFL analyst Bucky Brooks suggested the Dolphins could use one of them to address another offensive need. "I would love to see them get a playmaking tight end," Brooks said on his podcast. "If you look at their depth chart, they have no one at tight end that scares you...