One of the Dolphins’ most criticized roster flaws could finally be addressed this spring — all thanks to a uniquely large pool of NFL draft options

Fans have long taken exception to this roster flaw, which we may finally see fixed this spring thanks to a unique opportunity.

Kyle Crabbs — NFL National Writer
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There are a few elements of the Miami Dolphins that fans have just about had it with — and it’s been that way for years. Many Dolphins fans have hungered for a more stable and impactful offensive line, they’ve hoped to see a better performance from the franchise in the annual NFL Draft, and they’ve been ready for a leadership change of their football operation as a whole for years.

They’ll get one of those things this offseason amid the departure of former general manager Chris Grier. They also appear to be on the verge of another thanks to some young talent in the trenches. But one of the other gripes of the fanbase with be afforded with every opportunity to be addressed this spring — thanks in large part to a uniquely qualified NFL Draft class.

One of the most common complaints of the Miami Dolphins’ roster can be filled by a uniquely qualified NFL Draft class

Jan 10, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) makes a catch against Texas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. © Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Big receivers. The Dolphins don’t really have ’em. But the 2026 NFL Draft does!

One of the biggest complaints about Miami’s offense in recent years has been focused on the stature of the wide receivers and how the unit lacks skillset diversity. There’s been speedsters like Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. There’s been shifty slot types like Malik Washington and Braxton Berrios. There’s been smooth route runners like River Cracraft. And running back De’Von Achane is currently a leading target in the passing game, too. None of these names are big targets.

What there hasn’t been, with a lot of consistency, is size at wide receiver. Robbie Chosen was tall, but he was lean and not physical. Chase Claypool was a catastrophic roll of the dice the team made in 2023. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine is the latest attempt at a big receiver but his performance this year feels a bit like a square peg for a round hole.

The 2026 NFL Draft? It’s got big receivers out the wazoo.

There are wide receivers projected in the top-50 of prospect rankings listed at 6-foot-2 or bigger courtesy of Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson (6’2), Ohio State’s Carnell Tate (6’3), Washington’s Denzel Boston (6’4), Louisville’s Chris Bell (6’2), USC’s Ja’Kobi Lane (6’4), and Tennessee’s Chris Brazzell II (6’5).

Deeper in the order, you’ll find names like LSU’s Nic Anderson (6’4), Notre Dame’s Malachi Fields (6’4), North Dakota State’s Bryce Lance (6’3), Florida State’s Duce Robinson (6’6), South Carolina’s Nyck Harbor (6’5), and BYU’s Chase Roberts (6’4).

Miami doesn’t need to go to the well in the first round to find a valuable piece with size, although it shouldn’t be dismissed as an idea amid the looming departure of Tyreek Hill this offseason. If Miami goes through this offseason without diversifying their wide receiver room, they’ll only have themselves to blame. Here’s hoping they will take advantage of this year’s uniquely large (literally) wide receiver class and put this complaint to bed.

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