Six Dolphins make Matt Miller’s top-100 favorite picks for 2026 NFL Draft

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 06: Texas Tech Red Raiders linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (#10) fires up the crowd during the Big 12 Championship Game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and BYU Cougars on December 6, 2025 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, TX. (Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone, but the conversation surrounding the new players selected by all 32 teams will rage on for quite some time.

On Wednesday, Matt Miller of ESPN listed his top-100 favorite selections from the draft based on value, scheme fit, team needs, and on-field productivity — and six Miami Dolphins picks made Miller’s list, underscoring just how successful some think general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan’s first draft with the organization went. 14. Jacob Rodriguez, LB, Miami Dolphins (Pick 2 – 43) My final overall ranking: No.

37 Dolphins fans are hoping this Texas Tech linebacker turns out like Hall of Famer Zach Thomas did. This was a fairly even play on value, but the need and scheme fit bump the pick into my top 15 selections. Rodriguez will join Jordyn Brooks (another former Texas Tech player) to form a linebacker duo loaded with playmaking ability.

Watching Rodriguez force seven fumbles and intercept four passes last season made him one of my favorite players in the class, and that ability in space and coverage will be welcomed in Miami. And don’t worry, this isn’t the only Dolphins linebacker to make the list. 31.