Dolphins trade up to get CB Chris Johnson
The Miami Dolphins ended Day 1 of the draft with offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor and cornerback Chris Johnson in two separate first-round trades. The latter occurred when the Dolphins traded up to No. 27 in a deal with the San Francisco 49ers.
Miami sent picks 30 and 90 to San Francisco. The Dolphins used the selection to get Johnson out of San Diego State. Trade grade: C Why 49ers, Dolphins made trade The Dolphins are a team in a rebuild and they were void of a No.
1 cornerback. Is Johnson a No. 1?
It remains to be seen but not many scouts viewed him as a first-round pick. Many mock drafts had the San Diego State product being selected in the second round. Johnson is a versatile corner and can fit in multiple schemes.
He was the Mountain West Co-Defensive Player of the Year and a first-team All-Mountain West member after tallying four interceptions and nine pass breakups in 2025. However, he didn't play against a lot of high-end talent and did have difficult moments versus physical wide receivers. The 49ers decided to trade pick No.