Way-too-early 2027 mock draft has Dolphins landing a potentially generational talent, and it would be a no brainer pick
One pundit sees a terrible 2026 season for Miami, but one that leaves a tremendous prize waiting for them.
The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone, and the Miami Dolphins have 13 draft picks added to the fray plus a group of undrafted free agent signees. The Dolphins checked a number of boxes and added some intriguing and potential immediate impact players across the event’s three days.
However, it’s never too early to look forward to 2027, and that’s just what ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid did for 2027. While Reid has a disastrous outlook for the Dolphins next season, as evidenced by having them pick at No. 2 overall, he at least rewarded them with arguably the most talented pass catcher to come out of college in many years.
ESPN’s Jordan Reid has Miami Dolphins picking Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith at No. 2 in latest 2027 mock draft
“Quarterback would be a consideration if the Dolphins pick this high, but getting a truly elite receiver would be hard to pass up, especially with the Dolphins moving on from Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle this offseason,” Reid wrote. “Smith has a great blend of size and speed. He’s a swift vertical mover who eats up coverages in a hurry while showing exceptional strength at the catch point. Eight of Smith’s 12 receiving touchdowns last season came in the red zone, as he’s an upper-echelon player in that area. But he can also make big plays down the field. Andre Johnson and Julio Jones come to mind as easy NFL comparisons.”
I mean, yeah, if the Dolphins somehow go in the 3-13 or 4-12ish range to end up at No. 2 overall in the draft, then yeah, I’d say 2026 was a massive failure, and the quarterback position likely had a lot to do with that.
And I still could not care less.
If you end up with the opportunity to draft Justin Jefferson, Ja’Marr Chase, or a player of that ilk, you pull the trigger. A quarterback would have to be in the true franchise category and look like a likely thing like Joe Burrow to pass on a generational talent like Smith.
Naturally, this is a VERY broad projection from Reid, as who the heck knows where the chips will fall next season. And the Dolphins have infused some significant young talent into their roster next season, particularly on the left side of their offensive line, where the great wall of Miami will take shape with Patrick Paul and Kadyn Proctor next to center Aaron Brewer. So the hope is they’ll finish significantly better than that.
But if they don’t and a gift like this fell into their laps, well, that should be an easy thing to gratefully accept.
