{"id":871135,"date":"2026-04-21T11:38:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/871135\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T11:38:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T11:38:41","slug":"three-final-predictions-for-the-miami-dolphins-and-the-2026-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/871135\/","title":{"rendered":"Three final predictions for the Miami Dolphins and the 2026 NFL Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Miami Dolphins\u2019 weekend is going to be a wild one. But what is actually going to happen? Here are a few final predictions for the days ahead.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJan 22, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley speaks to reporters during his introductory press conference at Baptist Health Training Complex.
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We\u2019re just a few days away from the 2026 NFL Draft<\/a>. For the Miami Dolphins, they\u2019re staring down the barrel of a busy weekend. Miami is scheduled to make 11 selections as things currently stand. It\u2019s nearly three times as many picks as some other teams in this class are in position to make. <\/p>\n

Needless to say we are in for a wild ride. But what\u2019s going to see itself play out? Here are my final predictions for the Miami Dolphins\u2019 2026 NFL Draft<\/a> effort. <\/p>\n

Three final predictions for the Miami Dolphins\u2019 2026 NFL Draft effort<\/p>\n

\"\"Jan 22, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan speaks to reporters during his introductory press conference at Baptist Health Training Complex.Sam Navarro-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

1. The Miami Dolphins will trade down from one of their first three scheduled selections at no. 11, 30, or 43<\/p>\n

Miami has done a terrific job in finding themselves wiggle room with their resources. They\u2019ve aggressively stripped down cap commitments, traded what they could, and have maxed out the offloading of their debt. But they\u2019re also facing a one-off surplus of draft capital. I would assume the Dolphins want to change this and collect more future picks, too. Their best chances to actually shake free a notable 2027 NFL Draft selection will be moving down inside the top-50. <\/p>\n

It will be a tall task to convince a team to give up a future pick. But I\u2019d imagine Miami will try. And even if they don\u2019t succeed, they could pick even more rookies this year in this scenario, too. <\/p>\n

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2. Miami Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright will be traded on Saturday<\/p>\n

I mentioned Wright as a trade candidate not that long ago and I do genuinely believe it could make sense for all parties. Wright\u2019s not going to be a preferred option any time soon amid the looming De\u2019Von Achane extension. And if he\u2019s going to hold value as a trade target, now is the time. <\/p>\n

Wright has two years left on his rookie deal, he averaged nearly 4.5 yards per touch last season, and he has low tread on the tire. In a shaky running back class, a Day 3 pick might be better spent here for another franchise. <\/p>\n

\"\"Sep 14, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington (6) breaks a tackle from New England Patriots punter Bryce Baringer (17) in the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

3. The Miami Dolphins will double dip on wide receivers in the top-100 \u2014\u00a0but neither will be in the first round<\/p>\n

General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan plead the fifth last week. Asked where this draft is strong, he elected not to answer. Jeff Hafley, on the other hand, gave us a great clue to the future of pass catchers at the NFL Owner\u2019s Meetings when speaking with Kay Adams. <\/p>\n

\u201c(Malik Willis) is gonna throw the ball to some good players. We\u2019ve got a bunch of good guys coming back, bunch of guys that we signed. And we\u2019ve got a lot of draft picks \u2014\u00a0a lot of them. We\u2019ve got seven in the first 100 picks,\u201d said Hafley. <\/p>\n

Reading between the lines, the pass catchers are coming. But I don\u2019t think the board will align in their favor to pick one at No. 11 or No. 30. That is, of course, assuming they stay in both spots. <\/p>\n

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