The Miami Dolphins are hoping to capture their first win of the 2025 season this Thursday night when they take on the Buffalo Bills.

After suffering a 33-8 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1, the Dolphins showed a lot more fight against the New England Patriots in Week 2. Despite receiving a strong performance from Tua Tagovailoa, they were unable to take care of their division rival. That being said, it’s already desperation time for Mike McDaniel and his coaching staff.

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While the fans in Miami anxiously wait for kickoff, Dolphins cheerleader Ariana Taylor McClure appears to be going viral. She has been part of the squad since the 2024 season.

“If I’ve learned anything, it’s that everything happens for a reason and I couldn’t be more excited to announce I’m officially an NFL CHEERLEADER @dolphinscheer,” Ariana wrote on Instagram in June 2024. “I woke up this morning still trying to comprehend that this is really happening! The past 3 years have truly shown that God will move mountains to get you to where you’re meant to be and I’ve never felt more assured that this was His plan all along!

“There’s no words to explain the love and appreciation I have for all of the people who have pushed me and believed in me. Specifically my parents @mcclure_fab4 and big sissy @lexiimcclure. None of this would be possible without you! I am the luckiest girl in the world to have you 3 and I couldn’t ask for a better support system!

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She used to be a Laker Girl.

Before the Dolphins added Ariana to their cheerleading squad in 2024, she proudly represented the Los Angeles Lakers.

“A fun fact about me is that I danced for the Los Angeles Lakers as a Laker Girl,” Ariana said. “Although I had the most amazing experience, I think football is the best sport so I couldn’t be more excited to be cheering and representing the best team in the NFL!”

Fast forward to the present day, where Ariana is ready to cheer on the Dolphins in a nationally-televised game. She made it clear Thursday that she’s ready for “prime time.”

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Ariana has become a fan favorite in the NFL world. As of right now, she has 102,000 followers on Instagram.

Once Week 3 wraps up, the Dolphins will return to Miami on Sept. 29 for a prime-time game against the New York Jets.

It wouldn’t surprise us at all if Ariana’s following expands by a wide margin this season.

This story was originally reported by The Spun on Sep 18, 2025, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.