What to expect from Miami’s rookie receivers in 2026

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 28: Caleb Douglas of the Texas Tech Red Raiders participates in a drill during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Miami Dolphins are in a rebuild. From top to bottom, most of the team’s highest earners were cut or traded this offseason, in an effort to get the team under the salary cap in 2026 and beyond.

The effect of those wholesale changes are seen throughout the team, but perhaps nowhere more blatant than wide receiver. Last season, the team once lined up Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle on the outside. But after trading Waddle to the Denver Broncos and releasing Hill, Miami’s receiver room was left bare.

So, general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan’s answer was to draft three wide receivers in the 2026 NFL Draft—Caleb Douglas (Round 3), Chris Bell (Round 3), and Kevin Coleman Jr. (Round 5). All three players bring different skillsets to the table, and all three have a point to prove.

Seeing as rookie minicamp is finally upon us, let’s dive into what Dolphins fans expect from their rookie wide receiver trio in 2026. Caleb Douglas: The Big-Play Threat Of the three rookies, Douglas arrives with the highest expectations, but also the most scrutiny. Standing at 6-foot-4 with a 4.