Three final predictions for the Miami Dolphins and the 2026 NFL Draft
The Miami Dolphins’ weekend is going to be a wild one. But what is actually going to happen? Here are a few final predictions for the days ahead.
We’re just a few days away from the 2026 NFL Draft. For the Miami Dolphins, they’re staring down the barrel of a busy weekend. Miami is scheduled to make 11 selections as things currently stand. It’s nearly three times as many picks as some other teams in this class are in position to make.
Needless to say we are in for a wild ride. But what’s going to see itself play out? Here are my final predictions for the Miami Dolphins’ 2026 NFL Draft effort.
Three final predictions for the Miami Dolphins’ 2026 NFL Draft effort
1. The Miami Dolphins will trade down from one of their first three scheduled selections at no. 11, 30, or 43
Miami has done a terrific job in finding themselves wiggle room with their resources. They’ve aggressively stripped down cap commitments, traded what they could, and have maxed out the offloading of their debt. But they’re also facing a one-off surplus of draft capital. I would assume the Dolphins want to change this and collect more future picks, too. Their best chances to actually shake free a notable 2027 NFL Draft selection will be moving down inside the top-50.
It will be a tall task to convince a team to give up a future pick. But I’d imagine Miami will try. And even if they don’t succeed, they could pick even more rookies this year in this scenario, too.
2. Miami Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright will be traded on Saturday
I mentioned Wright as a trade candidate not that long ago and I do genuinely believe it could make sense for all parties. Wright’s not going to be a preferred option any time soon amid the looming De’Von Achane extension. And if he’s going to hold value as a trade target, now is the time.
Wright has two years left on his rookie deal, he averaged nearly 4.5 yards per touch last season, and he has low tread on the tire. In a shaky running back class, a Day 3 pick might be better spent here for another franchise.
3. The Miami Dolphins will double dip on wide receivers in the top-100 — but neither will be in the first round
General manager Jon-Eric Sullivan plead the fifth last week. Asked where this draft is strong, he elected not to answer. Jeff Hafley, on the other hand, gave us a great clue to the future of pass catchers at the NFL Owner’s Meetings when speaking with Kay Adams.
“(Malik Willis) is gonna throw the ball to some good players. We’ve got a bunch of good guys coming back, bunch of guys that we signed. And we’ve got a lot of draft picks — a lot of them. We’ve got seven in the first 100 picks,” said Hafley.
Reading between the lines, the pass catchers are coming. But I don’t think the board will align in their favor to pick one at No. 11 or No. 30. That is, of course, assuming they stay in both spots.
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