Breaking down the Miami Dolphins draft picks, team needs and 2026 first-round mock draft projections, including Kenyon Sadiq.
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It’s the dawn of a new era for the Miami Dolphins. The team has made changes at both general manager and head coach positions over the past year, with Jon-Eric Sullivan and Jeff Hafley now leading the way into their first draft together.
Miami has spent the offseason retooling its roster as it moves on from its previous core. The biggest change came at quarterback, where the team parted ways with Tua Tagovailoa. Free agent addition Malik Willis is currently poised to enter 2026 as the team’s top option.
Overall, the Dolphins’ offense remains a work in progress entering the draft. The defense also has holes to fill, but showed signs of improvement during the second half of last season. With 11 total picks at their disposal, Miami will have plenty of opportunities to address these needs and reshape the roster.
Let’s take a look at the full list of 2026 Miami Dolphins draft picks, team needs and first-round NFL mock drafts.
Miami Dolphins Draft Picks 2026
| Round | Pick | From |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | |
| 1 | 30 | via DEN |
| 2 | 43 | |
| 3 | 75 | |
| 3 | 87 | via PHI |
| 3 | 90 | via HOU |
| 3 | 94 | via DEN |
| 4 | 130 | via DEN |
| 5 | 151 | |
| 7 | 227 | |
| 7 | 238 | via LAC |
Miami Dolphins NFL Draft Needs
Wide Receiver
With Tyreek Hill being released and Jaylen Waddle being traded, the Dolphins’ wide receiver corps has been dismantled in a meaningful way. The team did sign Jalen Tolbert and Tutu Atwell to one-year deals, but neither represents a confident starting option at the position. Thus, Miami should be expected to address the position early on in the 2026 NFL Draft, with mid-round picks also serving as an option to build out the depth chart.
Offensive Line
Outside of center Aaron Brewer, whose contract will be up at the end of the year, there are a whole lot of question marks surrounding the Dolphins’ offensive line. The performance of the unit last season was terrible, both in pass and run blocking situations. Fortunately, this is a great draft class to address their O-line deficiencies.
Tight End
Greg Dulcich returns on a one-year deal to lead the Dolphins’ tight end group in 2026. The problem is that the cupboard is pretty bare behind him at present. Miami should be expected to add a rookie at some point in the NFL Draft, and that move could come as early as their first selection, depending on how the board breaks.
Other Dolphins Draft Needs
- Cornerback
- EDGE
- Safety
With these needs in mind, let’s take a look at how analysts are projecting the Dolphins to approach the first round.
Dolphins Mock Drafts | First-Round Picks
Here are four Miami Dolphins mock drafts for the first round from ESPN, CBS, NFL Network and FlurrySports. Who do draft pundits think the Dolphins will select with the 11th and 30th overall picks?
No. 11 | Dolphins NFL Draft Pick
Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State | ESPN
Sitting with the 11th overall pick, the Dolphins could very well find themselves in a position to draft the consensus top wideout in this draft class. Carnell Tate has the size, athleticism and ball skills to immediately become the team’s top option on the depth chart at the position.
Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE, Miami | NFL Network
With Jeff Hafley being a defensive coach, it would hardly be a shock to see that side of the ball be the top Miami Dolphins NFL Draft choice.. Rueben Bain Jr. wouldn’t have to relocate far after being a terror for opposing offenses at The U in college.
Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU | CBS
Should the Dolphins have the top cornerback in this draft class fall to them at No. 11, it would make a lot of sense to pull the trigger given the current state of the depth chart. Mansoor Delane is a lockdown cover in man and would provide an instant boost to the outlook of Hafley’s defense.
Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon | FlurrySports
The Dolphins need help both in the receiving game and up front with blocking. So, why not take an athletic freak at tight end who will provide them with a major boost in both categories? Kenyon Sadiq offers the ideal blend of powerful blocking and precision route-running.
No. 30 | Dolphins NFL Draft Pick
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, S, Toledo | ESPN
With Lonnie Johnson being the Dolphins’ top free agency addition at safety, it clearly marks another position of need entering the draft. The First Round might be a little early to address it, but Emmanuel McNeil-Warren is a well-rounded player and would certainly be a stabilizing presence at the back end of the defense.
KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M | NFL Network
The NFL Network mock draft actually has the Dolphins trading up five spots to nab KC Concepcion at No. 25 overall. While he lacks the typical build of an outside receiver, Concepcion is a fast, dynamic playmaker and creates yardage after the catch in chunks.
Denzel Boston, WR, Washington | CBS
In many ways, Denzel Boston is a completely different receiver prospect than Concepcion. Thus, there are clearly some differences in opinion regarding what the Dolphins might look for should they opt to draft a receiver at the back end of the opening round. What Boston lacks in quickness, he makes up for in size and catch radius.
Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State | FlurrySports
Given the current state of Miami’s offensive front and the depth at the position in this class, the team figures to be hard-pressed to pass up on it entirely in the early portion of the draft. A former basketball player, Max Iheanachor, will need to fine-tune his craft, but his potential is sky-high.
