The latest 2026 NFL mock draft would have many Dolphins fans up in arms over the first pick — although recent history says it shouldn’t
Hold on. Hear me out….
The NFL Draft is a fickle beast. It’s never the same on any given year, but there’s one prevailing school of thought that rules in any draft cycle. Draft good players. That’s something the Miami Dolphins will aspire to do more of (and more often) under the direction of their new general manager. That major decision will be made in January, most likely.
But mock draft season is already upon us, which means the forecasts are exploring all kinds of scenarios for all of the teams based on the first 10 weeks of the season. The Dolphins’ roster has plenty of holes and areas that could be focused on — and the latest mock draft, courtesy of our very own Travis May, would be an outcome that may send some Dolphins fans over the edge.
Dolphins draft Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson at No. 7 in latest mock draft
“The Miami Dolphins could go a number of directions in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, but they’re going to need to have their “life after Tyreek Hill” answer here soon and Jordyn Tyson could be exactly that. He’s struggled a bit with health, but his best play has looked like an early first lock talent. Tyson broke out as a true freshman when he was still as Colorado, carried the Arizona State offense to the playoff (alongside Cam Skattebo) in 2024, and has produced over 1700 yards and 17 touchdowns in his last 17 games played. He’s an explosive playmaker that could change the game for the Dolphins.”
— Travis May, A To Z Sports on Miami’s hypothetical selection of Jordyn Tyson
I can hear the comments already! “A wide receiver! What about the offensive line?! This team needs to prioritize the trenches!” And here’s the thing, none of that is incorrect. But with the long-view that this next Dolphins build is going to require, it’s probably worth circling back to that timeless draft approach: Draft good players.
Tyson is, indeed a good player. I’d venture to say he’s a great player. He’s generally considered the consensus top wide receiver in this year’s class. Would you have thumbed your nose at the idea of drafting Tyler Warren last year with the 13th overall pick because Miami needed a guard or a defensive tackle? Both were indeed needs that Miami address. Neither starter for the Dolphins has made the impact that Warren has.
The psychology around the NFL Draft is best viewed as a talent allocation opportunity. Find the best talents and get them on your team. If Tyson is that player, so be it. The offensive tackle class is, well, questionable this season, there’s not a guard worth coveting in the top-10, the cornerback class is deep and the edge rushers and quarterbacks could see the blue chippers off the board in the top-six picks.
If that’s the world the Dolphins are living in? Hey, why not? Pick the best player. It could easily be Tyson. And if that’s the case, it’s a pick I’d happily endorse, while also agreeing with you that Miami needs to beef up their trenches with enthusiastic intentions.
Top wide receivers in the 2026 NFL Draft
(per Kyle Crabbs’ top-50 big board)
- Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
- Carnell Tate, Ohio State
- Makai Lemon, USC
- Denzel Boston, Washington
- Germie Bernard, Alabama
- Ja’Kobi Lane, USC
- Chris Bell, Louisville
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