Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley has named defensive tackle Jordan Phillips as a player who will be the unsung hero on the defense.

The big defensive lineman from the University of Maryland is headed into his second NFL season

Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley just handed out his strongest endorsement to a player of the offseason.

Going over every player on the roster and examining their projected role for the 2026 season

Second-year defensive tackle Jordan Phillips was selected in the fifth round of the 2025 draft

Going over every player on the roster and examining their projected role for the 2026 season

The 2026 Miami Dolphins have no shortage of breakout candidates. But one just got some major praise from a pair of former players.

There has been a lot of focus on Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Kenneth Grant and edge rusher Chop Robinson this offseason. “I think one of the first things he got in trouble for was squatting too much,” Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler said about Phillips.

These three Miami Dolphins players' play in 2026 will need a little bit more nuance than the box score.