Dolphins 2026 NFL Mock Draft Roundup: Miami’s endless possibilities with 11th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft

The heavy hitters have all dropped mocks — with different ideas for the Dolphins.

Kyle Crabbs — NFL National Writer
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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs (2) warms up during the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 1, 2025. © Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

We have officially reached the full swing of NFL Draft season.

The Miami Dolphins are a team facing a major foundational opportunity this April, with five top-100 picks and a desperate need to lay the foundation of a winning young nucleus. The good news is prospects are declaring themselves left and right. We’ve seen the East/West Shrine Bowl and the Panini Senior Bowl unfold this week, offering major movement on the prospect front. But who are the pundits penciling in to the Dolphins?

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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs (2) warms up during the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 1, 2025.© Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Daniel Jeremiah, NFL.com – Safety Caleb Downs, Ohio State

Downs would be the epitome of a “best player available” selection. He’d fill an obvious need in Miami’s secondary and serve as a centerpiece for Jeff Hafley’s secondary.

Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq hurdles over USC cornerback DeCarlos Nicholson as the Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans on Nov. 22, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.
Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq hurdles over USC cornerback DeCarlos Nicholson as the Oregon Ducks host the USC Trojans on Nov. 22, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Bucky Brooks, NFL.com, Eric Edholm, NFL.com – Tight end Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon

Sadiq is one of the most unique weapons in this year’s class. He would provide the Dolphins with a physicality and explosiveness at tight end that the team hasn’t had in quite some time. But a tight end would certainly be a unorthodox pick for a team that’s building the foundation of a roster.

Auburn Tigers defensive end Keldric Faulk (15) blitzes as Auburn Tigers take on Ball State Cardinals at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. Auburn Tigers defeated Ball State Cardinals 42-3.© Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN – EDGE Keldric Faulk, Auburn

Faulk certainly checks the boxes that Miami has talked about. They need help on the edges. He’s a big, long, physical run defender who plays along the line of scrimmage. He plays a premium position for a pick at No. 11, too. But he’s still raw as a pass rusher and he’d be a major first test for the draft and develop psychology Miami aim’s to implement.

Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane
Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions offensive lineman Olaivavega Ioane (71) against the Boise State Broncos during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Kyle Crabbs, A to Z Sports – Offensive guard Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State

Hey, that’s me! I’ve done a number of mock drafts thus far this season and have mocked the Dolphins names like Sadiq, Faulk, Downs, Tennessee CB Jermod McCoy, Ohio State LB Sonny Styles, and Miami OL Francis Mauigoa. But in listening to this team’s new leadership talk about building a roster from the inside out, I decided to opt for a true standout up front to help address the offensive line. Jeff Hafley wants to run the ball. So do I. And that’s why Ioane gets the call (for this mock, anyway). After finishing my film evaluations for the top offensive linemen, Ioane is my top-rated OL for 2026.

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