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MIA
Miami Dolphins
Draft Needs
| Priority | Position | Level | Target Round | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S | CRITICAL | Round 1 | Gaping hole after Minkah Fitzpatrick traded to NYJ; only Dante Trader Jr. and journeyman Lonnie Johnson Jr. on roster |
| 2 | EDGE | CRITICAL | Round 2 | Bradley Chubb departed to Buffalo Bills; only depth pieces remain at pass rusher |
| 3 | CB | HIGH | Round 1 | Jack Jones, Rasul Douglas, Kader Kohou all hit FA; starting-caliber CB need with Jalen Ramsey gone |
| 4 | OT | HIGH | Round 2 | RT Austin Jackson injury-prone and inconsistent; need long-term partner for LT Patrick Paul |
| 5 | TE | MEDIUM | Round 3 | Jonnu Smith traded away; Darren Waller a stopgap; no reliable long-term starter at TE |
| 6 | WR | MEDIUM | Round 3 | Depth behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle is thin; need developmental receiver |
Draft Strategy
Needs-Based
This team focuses on addressing roster holes and positional weaknesses with their picks. They are more likely to reach for players at positions of need, even if higher-rated players are available at other positions.
Team Info
Miami
City
Dolphins
Nickname
AFC
Conference
East
Division
2026 Draft Picks
9
Total Picks
1
Round 1
5
Top 3 Rounds
0
Compensatory
| Round | Pick | Overall | Type | Original Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rd 1 | 11 | #11 | OWN | - |
| Rd 2 | 43 | #43 | OWN | - |
| Rd 3 | 75 | #75 | OWN | - |
| Rd 3 | 87 | #87 | TRADE | PHI |
| Rd 3 | 90 | #90 | TRADE | HOU |
| Rd 4 | 111 | #111 | OWN | - |
| Rd 5 | 151 | #151 | OWN | - |
| Rd 7 | 227 | #227 | OWN | - |
| Rd 7 | 238 | #238 | TRADE | LAC |
Needs Summary
1
S
CRITICAL
2
EDGE
CRITICAL
3
CB
HIGH
4
OT
HIGH
5
TE
MEDIUM
6
WR
MEDIUM
2026 Offseason Moves
+ Additions
Ben Sims
TE
FREE AGENCY
1-year deal
Greg Dulcich
TE
FREE AGENCY
$3.2M/yr
1yr
Josh Uche
LB
FREE AGENCY
1-year deal
Lonnie Johnson
CB
FREE AGENCY
from LV
1-year deal
Malik Willis
QB
FREE AGENCY
from GB
$22.5M/yr
3yr
Matthew Butler
DT
FREE AGENCY
Re-signed
Willie Gay Jr.
LB
FREE AGENCY
Re-signed
Zane Gonzalez
K
FREE AGENCY
1-year deal
Zayne Anderson
S
FREE AGENCY
Terms not reported
− Losses
Alec Ingold
FB
FREE AGENCY
to LAC
UFA; signed with Chargers
Bradley Chubb
LB
RELEASE
to BUF
Released with post-June 1 designation; signed with Bills
Darren Waller
TE
FREE AGENCY
Unrestricted free agent
James Daniels
OG
RELEASE
Released
Jason Sanders
K
RELEASE
Released
Kader Kohou
CB
FREE AGENCY
to KC
UFA; signed with Chiefs
Liam Eichenberg
OG
RELEASE
Released
Minkah Fitzpatrick
S
TRADE
to NYJ
Traded to Jets; received Chargers' 2026 7th-round pick
Tua Tagovailoa
QB
RELEASE
to ATL
Released (post-June 1 designation); Dolphins absorb NFL-record ~$99M dead money over 2 seasons; signed with Falcons
Tyreek Hill
WR
RELEASE
Released