Ranking the Dolphins’ biggest needs before the draft

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 24: General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan of the Miami Dolphins speaks to the media during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 24, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) | Getty Images With 15 days left until the 2026 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins hold seven of the top 100 picks. Round 1: Pick 11 Round 1: Pick 30 (via Denver Broncos, Jaylen Waddle trade) Round 2: Pick 43 Round 3: Pick 75 Round 3: Pick 87 (via Philadelphia Eagles, Jaelan Phillips trade) Round 3: Pick 90 (via Houston Texans) Round 3: Pick 94 (via Denver Broncos, Jaylen Waddle trade) Round 4: Pick 130 (via Denver Broncos, Jaylen Waddle trade) Round 5: Pick 151 Round 7: Pick 227 Round 7: Pick 238 (via New York Jets, Minkah Fitzpatrick trade) This will be the first draft for new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley, both of whom have previously expressed their desire to rebuild the Dolphins via the draft.

Given the plethora of needs surrounding the team, the Dolphins should (and probably will) select the best player available at each pick. Nonetheless, let’s take a look at the five biggest needs for the team. 1.

Wide receiver Arguably the thinnest room in Miami’s building, the Dolphins desperately need reinforcements at the receiver position. With Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle gone, the current #1 receiver for the Dolphins is Malik Washington, who caught 46 passes for 317 yards this season. His output with certainly increase with the aforementioned duo no longer on the team, but he needs help.

The same can be said for quarterback Malik Willis, who the Dolphins took a swing on in free agency. I expect the Dolphins to draft a receiver with one of their first four picks, whether that be Makai Lemon or Carnell Tate at No. 11, Denzel Boston at No.