Dolphins Bet on Chris Bell's Upside to Anchor Future WR Core

The Miami Dolphins closed Day 2 by selecting Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell with the 94th overall pick in the third round, a move built on upside despite Bell’s torn ACL last November. If he recovers fully, Bell could emerge as the top WR in a rebuilt Miami receiving corps after the departures of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, even if his rookie impact is modest in 2026. The earlier third-round choices—Caleb Douglas and Will Kacmarek—provide different value: Douglas has size and contested-catch ability but drops concerns, while Kacmarek projects mainly as a blocking tight end, making Bell the clear best value pick of the round.