Miami Dolphins 2026 NFL Draft Preview
The Miami Dolphins finished the 2025 season with a 7-10 record, missing the playoffs due to blown leads, turnovers, and defensive meltdowns. Miami’s roster took a hit when they released Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, and Bradley Chubb, and eventually traded away Jaylen Waddle. Miami replaced Tagovailoa with Malik Willis this offseason.
Giving them a new quarterback for the foreseeable future. Dolphins Draft Picks: Round 1: Pick 11 Round 1: Pick 30 Round 2: Pick 43 Round 3: Pick 75 Round 3: Pick 87 Round 3: Pick 90 Round 3: Pick 94 Round 4: Pick 130 Round 5: Pick 151 Round 7: Pick 227 Round 7: Pick 238 Dolphins Positions of Need: Miami should be ultimately focused on drafting the best player available. But when it comes to the 2026 NFL Draft, Miami’s biggest targets will be receivers, defense, and pass protection.
WR CB S OL EDGE Key Draft Targets for Dolphins: Caleb Downs – S – Ohio State Caleb Downs is considered by some to be the best prospect in the draft. Downs has some of the best versatility, able to disrupt the run while not making many mistakes in coverage. Although he gambles on the run, sometimes too much, he makes up for it with his disruptive play.
Downs is ranked as the ninth-best prospect by NFL Mock Draft Database, and the best safety by most. If Downs is available at 11, Miami should not hesitate to select him. View this post on Instagram Jordyn Tyson – WR – Arizona State Jordyn Tyson is considered to be one of the top receivers in this class.
Tyson is a do-it-all receiver who can play just about anywhere. He is a smooth route runner with the ability to come down with contested catches. Tyson is slated as a first-round prospect and the second-best receiver according to ESPN.