Miami Dolphins’ 2026 NFL Draft best available list entering Day 2 offers plenty of hope for a big value pick at 43 overall

Who are the best players left on the board for the Miami Dolphins at the start of Friday night’s Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft?

Kyle Crabbs — NFL National Writer
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Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) celebrates his sack on Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) celebrates his sack on Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

The Miami Dolphins are facing a bit of a wait for their third pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. But not too long of a wait. We can project out a reasonable list of the best available players for Miami with their first Day 2 selection; scheduled for 43rd overall. Miami has OT Kadyn Proctor and CB Chris Johnson in the boat already — it will soon be time to head back into the draft room and do it over again.

Who are some of the best available names awaiting them? Here is our best-available list for the Miami Dolphins entering Friday night.

Best available 2026 NFL Draft prospects waiting the Miami Dolphins on Day 2

Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) celebrates his sack on Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) during the first half at Memorial Stadium.
Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) celebrates his sack on Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) during the first half at Memorial Stadium.Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
  1. EDGE TJ Parker, Clemson Tigers
  2. CB Jermod McCoy, Tennessee Volunteers (medical questions)
  3. CB Brandon Cisse, South Carolina
  4. CB Colton Hood, Tennessee Volunteers
  5. SAF Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo Rockets
  6. LB Anthony Hill Jr, Texas Longhorns
  7. DT Christen Miller, Georgia Bulldogs
  8. DT Kayden McDonald, Ohio State Buckeyes
  9. LB CJ Allen, Georgia Bulldogs
  10. WR Denzel Boston, Washington Huskies
  11. EDGE Zion Young, Missouri Tigers
  12. EDGE Gabe Jacas, Illinois Fighting Illini
  13. SAF AJ Haulcy, LSU Tigers
  14. TE Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt Commodores
  15. SAF Treydan Stukes, Arizona Wildcats

    *Italics notes position Miami has already drafted

So here’s where we stand. Miami’s current pick at No. 43 overall sits 11th overall in the order for Friday night. Mathematically speaking, several of these players (plus potential other good prospects) are guaranteed to be on the board. After the pick at No. 43, Miami will begin their longest wait yes before coming back on the clock at No. 75 overall. It will be a busy night.

But there’s talent to be had. And the Miami Dolphins obviously have the picks to make it happen.

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