Friday was a special day for several Miami Dolphins rookies as they donned an NFL uniform for the first day, taking part in the team’s rookie mini camp. For a group of players that includes drafted players, undrafted players and tryout players, Friday was an opportunity to prove to coaches they have what it takes.New head coach Jeff Hafley and new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan watched as their new crop of players try to build a foundation for a roster that is getting an overhaul during a rebuild. First-round draft picks, offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor and cornerback Chris Johnson, will be key for Miami in 2026.”I had a good day. I had some good preparation. It’s hot out here, but I hydrate well, so I feel really good. My heart wasn’t beating too fast, so that’s a good sign I’m getting acclimated to it,” Proctor said. “My first NFL practice is in the books. I’m just looking forward to ramping it up and meeting the older guys,” Johnson said.While the on-field performance is important, so is the playbook for these rookies.”I think it’s acting like a pro and showing up on time with a notebook,” said tight end Will Kacmarek.This rookie experience is special for Boca Raton’s Kevin Cline. The Boca Christian product and offensive lineman signed as an undrafted free agent. “It’s like a dream growing up playing in the NFL. You never know if you are going to play where you grew up. It just worked out this way. I’m excited to be here and that I can see my family on weekends,” Cline said.Third round receiver Chris Bell, out of Louisville, took part in stretching and rode the bicycle on the sideline, but was not a full participant as he recovers from a torn ACL in college.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. —

Friday was a special day for several Miami Dolphins rookies as they donned an NFL uniform for the first day, taking part in the team’s rookie mini camp. For a group of players that includes drafted players, undrafted players and tryout players, Friday was an opportunity to prove to coaches they have what it takes.

New head coach Jeff Hafley and new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan watched as their new crop of players try to build a foundation for a roster that is getting an overhaul during a rebuild. First-round draft picks, offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor and cornerback Chris Johnson, will be key for Miami in 2026.

“I had a good day. I had some good preparation. It’s hot out here, but I hydrate well, so I feel really good. My heart wasn’t beating too fast, so that’s a good sign I’m getting acclimated to it,” Proctor said.

“My first NFL practice is in the books. I’m just looking forward to ramping it up and meeting the older guys,” Johnson said.

While the on-field performance is important, so is the playbook for these rookies.

“I think it’s acting like a pro and showing up on time with a notebook,” said tight end Will Kacmarek.

This rookie experience is special for Boca Raton’s Kevin Cline. The Boca Christian product and offensive lineman signed as an undrafted free agent.

“It’s like a dream growing up playing in the NFL. You never know if you are going to play where you grew up. It just worked out this way. I’m excited to be here and that I can see my family on weekends,” Cline said.

Third round receiver Chris Bell, out of Louisville, took part in stretching and rode the bicycle on the sideline, but was not a full participant as he recovers from a torn ACL in college.