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Six national analysts handed mostly mid-to-high grades to the Dolphins’ 2026 draft, with praise for Kadyn Proctor as a tackle option, Chris Johnson for cornerback potential, and Jacob Rodriguez for athleticism; Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell drew mixed reviews, and concerns about WR depth were noted. The Dolphins also added undrafted OL Kevin Cline, rounding out depth and potential immediate contributions.
The Miami Dolphins wrapped up the 2026 NFL Draft with 13 rookies under GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley, emphasizing smart, tough players who should bolster the offensive line, secondary, and receiver groups. First-round picks Kadyn Proctor and Chris Johnson project to start or contribute early, while a diverse Day 3 group—Caleb Douglas, Will Kacmarek, Chris Bell, Jacob Rodriguez, Kyle Louis, Trey Moore, Michael Taaffe, Kevin Coleman Jr., Seydou Traore, DJ Campbell, and Max Llewellyn—will push for snaps and depth. Notably, the team did not draft a quarterback, signaling a focus on competition across the roster rather than immediate QB development.
Former Kansas Jayhawks guard signee Chris Johnson commits to the Texas Longhorns over the Arkansas Razorbacks and Washington Huskies. Johnson, a consensus four-star prospect, requested and received his release from the National Letter of Intent he signed with Kansas earlier this month. He is the only member of the 2024 high school recruiting class for the Longhorns and is expected to play a role similar to that of Arterio Morris last year.