The Miami Dolphins are scheduled to have 11 picks overall in the 2026 NFL draft
Other available players:This is very simple and it comes down to taking the best prospect available, and in this case it's Delane. He also happens to play a premium position, making this a no-brainer based on who was on the board at 11.
Fano would be the second option here. T Blake Miller, T Max Iheanachor, DE Zion Young, LB C.J. AllenThis is again about taking the best prospect available, and while it might seem like overkill to go for a defensive tackle one year after Miami drafted Kenneth Grant, Jordan Phillips and Zeek Biggers, the objective as we've discussed many times is to accumulate good players to rebuild the roster. Young probably would be the second option here.
CB Chris Johnson, DT Caleb Banks, CB DeAngelo Ponds, WR Germie BernardNo, this isn't some kind of ode to Zach Thomas, nor can anyone have the right to expect Rodriguez to become that kind of NFL player. There's just an awful lot to like about an athletic, instinctive linebacker.
Second choice here would be Johnson and doubling up at cornerback. Banks has scary potential, but there's some risk involved with his foot issues. LB Jake Gilday, TE Max Klare, DT Domonique Orange, WR Elijah SarrattIt's not like the Dolphins couldn't use reinforcements at guard, though again this is about the prospect.
WR Bryce Lance, CB Malik Muhammad, S Genesis SmithIt's been a minute since the Dolphins had a big wide receiver who consistently will make contested catches, and that's who Fields is. Analysis: This is a repeat choice from our three-round mock draft 2.0, and it speaks to the respect here for Louis' instincts and coverage ability. Analysis: In an ideal world, we'd have an edge defender in the fold before this pick, but that's how the board fell.
Crawford also bigger size than some of the other edge defenders in this draft class. QB Drew Allar, T Jude Bowry, QB Carson BeckLet's start by saying we don't believe in the real draft that either Allar or Beck will be available here. Neal brings great length to the cornerback position. C Parker Brailsford, QB Cole Payton, DT DeMonte CapehartPayton likely won't be there in the real draft.
Perkins was a star at LSU his first couple of years and still flashed last year some big-time playmaking ability. He's worth a shot here. WR Caleb Douglas, LB Jimmy Rolder, WR Eric RiversRound 7, Pick 238 — S Lorenzo Styles Jr., Ohio StateAnalysis: It would be awesome if the Dolphins could land Sonny Styles in Round 1, but getting his brother in Round 7 also would work.
Besides, the obvious pedigree Lorenzo Styles is a speedy safety who could help out in coverage or on special teams. Loading recommendations... Please wait while we load personalized content recommendationsAlain Poupart is the publisher/editor of Miami Dolphins On SI and host of the All Dolphins Podcast. Alain has covered the Miami Dolphins on a full-time basis since 1989 for various publications and media outlets, including Dolphin Digest, The Associated Press and the Dolphins team website.
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