Dolphins add offensive firepower in first mock draft from Peter Schrager
Carnell Tate and Dillon Thieneman head to the Dolphins in first mock draft from ESPN insider.
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 29: Carnell Tate #17 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after a touchdown during the third quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images We’re officially a full week into April — otherwise known as mock draft season! And if you’re a fan of reading predictions for how this month’s annual selection process could go down, you’re probably as happy as a pig in slop right now.
The Miami Dolphins own two first round picks — their own selection at #11 and the Denver Broncos’ original first rounder, pick #30 — a pick acquired after Miami sent wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Mile High City in a trade this offseason. On Tuesday, Peter Schrager of ESPN released his first mock draft of the year, which is notable, because the insider only releases two mock drafts each offseason. His next won’t come out until the week of the draft.
So, what is Schrager thinking Miami will do with each of their first round picks this year? 11. Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State Miami has seven picks in the first three rounds, becoming just the second NFL team to have such a haul (2024 Cardinals).
And with Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle gone, and the sizable investment under center in Malik Willis, the Dolphins have to address the WR room. New coach Jeff Hafley (who coached with Ryan Day in San Francisco and at Ohio State) and GM Jon-Eric Sullivan have countless contacts at Ohio State, and the whole program raves about Tate. He could bring some juice to Miami.