The Dolphins are looking to change, and it started with the front office and coaching staff. Both new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and new HC Jeff Hafley were brought in from the Green Bay Packers and already have a strong working relationship. Hafley’s connection to Malik Willis stems from his time as Green Bay’s defensive coordinator, but the key offensive architect will be OC Bobby Slowik.
Note: Teams inevitably trade draft picks during the draft; I will not be. I’m standing pat and selecting based on how the roster will look today, so no free agency either.
2026 Miami Dolphins: Overview
SIGNINGS / EXTENSIONS:
QB Malik Willis – Signed a 3-year, $67.5 million deal. Pro Football Focus
WR Tutu Atwell – Signed from the Rams; has 1,535 career receiving yards and can beat defenses deep, but isn’t considered a true No. 2 receiver. ESPN
WR Jalen Tolbert – Signed from Dallas; adds size and toughness.
EDGE Josh Uche – Signed on a one-year deal; set a career-high with 11.5 sacks in 2022, but hasn’t reclaimed that form since. ESPN
EDGE David Ojabo – Signed as a free agent.
S Lonnie Johnson Jr. – A seven-year veteran at 6-foot-2, 220 pounds; versatile enough to play cornerback but expected to start at safety opposite Dante Trader Jr., ESPN
CB Darrell Baker Jr. – Has starting experience, though not since 2023; adds competition to a barren cornerback room. ESPN
CB Alex Austin – Signed for length and explosion.
CB A.J. Green III – Re-signed; has great size at 6-2, 198 lbs.
OL Jamaree Salyer – Signed as a free agent.
OT Charlie Heck – Signed for veteran depth/competition.
TE Greg Dulcich – Re-signed on a 1-year, $3.25M deal; penciled in as the starter.
TE Ben Sims – Primarily a blocking tight end, takes over the role left by Julian Hill. ESPN
DEPARTURES / CUTS:
TOP 10 CONTRACTS:
Going into this mock draft, I see the biggest as the following: Wide Receivers, Cornerbacks, Safeties, OLine, EDGE help (depth with potential to start down the road), Tight End (Depth), Linebacker (Depth).
Miami Dolphins 7 Round Mock Draft: Results
#11 – Caleb Downs, SAF, Ohio State
#30 – Avieon Terrell, CB, Clemson
#43 – Kevin Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M
#75 – AJ Haulcy, SAF, LSU
#87 – Deion Burks, WR, Oklahoma
#90 – Joshua Josephs, EDGE, Tennessee
#94 – Logan Jones, IOL, Iowa
#130 – Justin Joly, TE, NC State
#151 – Austin Barber, OT, Florida
#227 – Cade Klubnik, QB, Clemson
#238 – Nadame Tucker, EDGE, Western Michigan
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Miami Dolphins 7 Round Mock: Final Thoughts
It’ll be interesting to see how close I am. I do see them targeting multiple DBs, multiple WRs, and then depth with upside, which is why I lean in the direction I went in this mock draft. Take a look at the YouTube video if you want to hear me rationalize each pick as I make them.
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