Dolphins 'ideal' first round involves zero WRs, instead two defensive backs
This 'ideal' draft class is an interesting one for the Dolphins.
Dolphins 'ideal' first round involves zero WRs, instead two defensive backs originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Coming off the 2025 season, the Miami Dolphins gutted their roster amid a head coach and general manager change.
Jeff Hafley is taking over as the head coach, as the former Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator now runs an NFL team. Amid the major roster teardown, the trade of Jaylen Waddle and the release of Tyreek Hill have left a massive hole at wide receiver. It would not be a surprise if Miami found replacements this offseason, especially in the draft.
However, according to ESPN's Matt Miller , the Dolphins' "ideal" first-round, with picks No. 11 and 30, would not include a wide receiver. Instead, Miami's best-case-scenario would be drafting two defensive backs to bolster Hafley's weak secondary.
Dolphins 'ideal' Round 1 includes 2 DBs, no WRs At the 11th pick in the first round, the Dolphins' own first-rounder, Miller, named Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy as the "ideal" draft pick. Then, at 30th overall from the Denver Broncos , Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil Warren would be "ideal. " "The best route for the Dolphins would be a complete rebuild of the secondary after allowing the highest completion percentage in 2025 (72%) and trading safety Minkah Fitzpatrick again this offseason," Miller writes.