Dolphins plan to start Kadyn Proctor at guard, not tackle

Kadyn Proctor, who played offensive tackle with the Alabama Crimson Tide, speaks during a press conference at the Baptist Health Training Complex on Friday, April 24, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins selected Proctor as the 12th overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft. (Matias J.

Ocner/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) The Miami Dolphins used the 12th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to select Kadyn Proctor, a 6’6, 315 pound left tackle from the University of Alabama. Proctor made 40 starts in college under head coaches Nick Saban and Kalen DeBoer, all of which came at left tackle. However, according to general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, the Dolphins plan to start Proctor at left guard this season.

Jon-Eric Sullivan tells the @JoeRoseShow they’re planning on playing Kadyn Proctor at left guard this season — Alejandro Solana (@AlexMSolana) April 29, 2026 From the moment he was drafted, Proctor was never likely to start at left tackle for the Dolphins. In fact, prior to the draft many scouts suggested that Proctor’s NFL future would lie at guard anyways, due to his inconsistency in pass protection but elite ability to go downhill. I was looking for Proctor's quote on running pin & pull to share this video.

But found this instead. I can see why Proctor likes it. I'd say hes a much more athletic guard than, for example, John Jerry.