The Miami Dolphins ’ 2026 NFL Draft is complete and they’ve collected a baker’s dozen of rookies.
Oct 5, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego State Aztecs cornerback Chris Johnson (1) warms up against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors before the game at Snapdragon Stadium. Abe Arredondo-Imagn Images
The Miami Dolphins’ 2026 NFL Draft is complete and they’ve collected a baker’s dozen of rookies.
The final results for the Miami Dolphins
2026 draft class are in. It was a busy, busy weekend for general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, head coach Jeff Hafley, and the rest of the organization. There is more work to be done with undrafted rookies - but now is a chance to catch a breath and reflect on those players the Dolphins prioritized throughout this draft.
Hafley is fired up, to say the least.
Dec 19, 2025; Norman, OK, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor (74) against the Oklahoma Sooners during the CFP National Playoff First Round at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The supersized offensive tackle figured to be a long-term answer on the edge, but he could help this team in 2026 inside at guard. We’ll see how camp shakes out.
Johnson offers a strong resume across the board and he’s well-positioned to seize a starting role for Miami’s secondary amid the wide open nature of the room.
The Dolphins may not get an immediate starter from Rodriguez but he’ll have every chance to come in and push Tyrel Dodson this summer. Game on.
Douglas was the most controversial pick the Dolphins made in this year’s draft. He’s a height/weight/speed threat who will need to compete for playing time in what has become an exceptionally crowded (but unproven) wide receiver room.
Kacmarek is a bulldozer who will have a chance to push TE Ben Sims off the de-facto ‘Y’ role on the depth chart. Sullivan described him as an “elite” blocker.
Oct 17, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Hurricanes during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Bell registers as a draft day steal thanks to a season-ending knee injury that he’s still rehabbing from. Bell, if healthy, could easily become the Miami Dolphins’ wide receiver one.
Moore has versatility to drop into zones off the edge or rush the passer. He’s not the biggest bodied defender, but he’s a highly productive pass rusher across his time at UTSA and Texas.
Perhaps the most fascinating player of the class, Louis is an explosive defensive weapon who can play stack linebacker, as an overhang, or potentially work at safety.
Taaffe is a former walk-on who carries a strong reputation for his football character. He’ll compete for snaps in the safety room while also boasting nearly 850 career special teams snaps at Texas.
Dec 27, 2025; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Missouri Tigers wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. (3) runs the ball against the Virginia Cavaliers during the third quarter at EverBank Stadium. Travis Register-Imagn Images
Coleman Jr. is a pocket-rocket slot receiver with explosive ability on schemed touches and on special teams. He’ll have to earn his snaps, however. Malik Washington is a strong contender to play the slot and return kicks.
Traore is an explosive athlete at tight end who hails from an international background. He’ll likely be a developmental option in the room as predominantly a receiving target .
Campbell has good size, good length, and good physicality. Given the lack of depth on Miami’s roster in the trenches, he feels like a good bet to make the team and be a predominant backup.
Projected as a mid-Day 3 pick, Llewellyn is a nice value add at the end of the draft. He’ll be a contender to play as a front-side end with his size (6-foot-6, 258 pounds).
Round 1, pick 12: OT Kadyn Proctor, Alabama
Round 1, pick 27: CB Chris Johnson, San Diego State
Round 2, pick 43: LB Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech
Round 3, pick 75: WR Caleb Douglas, Texas Tech
Round 3, pick 87: TE Will Kacmarek, Ohio State
Round 3, pick 94: WR Chris Bell, Louisville
Round 4, pick 130: EDGE Trey Moore
, Texas
Round 4, pick 138: LB Kyle Louis, Pittsburgh
Round 5, pick 158: S Michael Taaffe, Texas
Round 5, pick 177: WR Kevin Coleman Jr., Missouri
Round 5, pick 180: TE Seydou Traore, Mississippi State
Round 6, pick 200: OG DJ Campbell, Texas
Round 7, pick 238: EDGE Max Llewellyn, Iowa
Hafley’s excitement and words best sum up the common thread across the Miami Dolphins’ draft class. Miami’s group offers some inspiration for the functional athleticism that they’ve added, too. The offensive line logged two heavy punchers in Proctor and Campbell. Kacmarek brings a lot of point of attack power. The secondary secured several dynamic athletes with alignment versatility, especially if you include Kyle Louis. The wide receiver room received several diversified skill sets.
We did not see the Dolphins draft a quarterback, which is a surprise to some. But Miami’s 13 player rookie class achieved the biggest goal of all: it ramped up the competition across the roster.
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