Grant is hoping to take a big step after an uneven rookie season

With the NFL draft starting Thursday night, it’s almost a year to the day the Miami Dolphins made defensive tackle Kenneth Grant their first-round pick in the 2025 draft. It was somewhat of a surprising move, as Grant was selected earlier than many projected, at No. 13 overall, by previous general manager Chris Grier. At times, Grant didn’t appear to be living up to the first-round billing in ...

Here’s a rewarding challenge for Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley and his coaching staff: develop edge rusher Chop Robinson, defensive tackle Kenneth Grant and left guard Jonah Savaiinaea, Miami’s high draft picks the last two years, into difference-makers. Having one or two of them live up to draft-day expectations, or exceed draft-day expectations, likely moves the Dolphins’ rebuild ahead of the ...