Dolphins among teams who met with All-American NFL draft prospect
The Dolphins have two starting offensive tackles for 2026, but with one set to become a free agent in 2027, Miami could add one in the 2026 NFL draft.
The Miami Dolphins are set to enter the season with Patrick Paul as their starting left tackle and Austin Jackson starting on the right side, as they did last year, but the 2026 NFL draft could change that. With Jackson's contract set to expire after the season, Miami has shown some interest in some of the top offensive tackle prospects in this year's draft, including Alabama's Kadyn Proctor, whom the team has spent time with. Proctor, 20, was a five-star recruit and the top offensive lineman in his recruiting class coming out of Southeast Polk High School in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.
He committed to Alabama in 2022. With the Crimson Tide, Proctor started 39 games at left tackle, earning All-SEC honors twice and All-American honors once. He was also named the best blocker in the SEC in 2025.
Many believe the Proctor will switch to right tackle or guard in the NFL. This could allow the Dolphins to take him with one of their first-round picks, start him at guard for a year and kick him out to tackle for 2027 when Jackson is gone. They could also just trade Jackson now and secure their draft compensation for 2027.
Either way, Miami needs to make sure they're protecting Malik Willis and giving him weapons to target in the passing game. Taking Proctor would at least help them accomplish one of those goals. More Dolphins: The Dolphins' general manager showed a different level of interest in a wide receiver prospect This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: NFL draft: Dolphins among teams who met with All-American OL prospect